Women In Innovation Awards Gala

Join us for the 2025 WIN Awards Gala — an evening dedicated to celebrating the bold ideas, transformative leadership, and unstoppable talent of women shaping the future of innovation.

Now in its fourth year, the WIN Awards Gala brings together leaders, rising stars, startups, movers and makers, and organizations driving impact around the globe. With over 85 nominees across five categories, this is your opportunity to connect with the visionaries defining what’s next.

Hosted at Quorum by Convene in New York City, the evening will feature:

• An inspiring awards ceremony honoring this year’s winners

• Thought-provoking talks from top innovation leaders

• Networking opportunities with industry changemakers

• Light fare, drinks, and meaningful conversations with the WIN community

This year’s program is one you won't want to miss:

5PM - 6PM - Demo Day for our VIP ticket holders to hear our startup finalists pitch investors and operators in a “Shark Tank” style high-energy event.

6PM - 7PM - Cocktails and Connections for our guests, featuring conversation starters for all, and a VIP-only headshot booth to facilitate connections within our community.

7PM - 8:45PM - Awards Program for VIP and General Admission ticket holders, featuring speeches and award announcements—including a live winner from our Demo Day. Our inspiring speakers include Claudio Bertolino, Cristina Calvo, Toni Clayton-Hine, Meg Crane, Phoenix Porcelli, Zerlina Jackson, Edwina Fitzmaurice, Jess Mireau, and Shivani Verma.

8:45PM - 9PM - We will say our goodbyes and make plans to meet again soon!

Ticket Options:

• VIP Tickets: Full access to the evening — including priority seating and the complete gala program.

• General Admission Tickets: Access to the awards ceremony and program.

• Virtual Access: Join us from anywhere to watch the awards ceremony live.

Your ticket purchase directly supports Women in Innovation’s global programs, including the WIN Awards and year-round initiatives empowering women at every stage of their innovation journey.

Many companies offer continued education stipends that may cover this ticket purchase. Need financial assistance or purchasing 5+ tickets? Contact us at [email protected]

A special thank you to our sponsors — EY, NY LIFE, SVB, Ramp, Proto, Cooley LLP, Convene, Kettle, Relevant, and Claudia Bertolino— for making this evening possible and championing innovation driven by women worldwide.

Whether you’re a founder, executive, innovator, or ally, the WIN Awards Gala is where today’s leaders and tomorrow’s trailblazers meet.

Reserve your seat now and join us in celebrating the women building the future.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Quorum by Convene, 1221 6th Avenue, New York, United States