Satellite Women’s Conference
Celebrating Eight Years of SWC
SWC is an educational event focused on professional development, personal growth, networking, and community. Together we are celebrating eight amazing years of building friendships, developing professional relationships, and sharing ideas and skills necessary for running an efficient, relevant, and profitable business while having fun in the process! And we’re not stopping now!
Sunday October 4th - Tuesday October 6th 2026
The Ballantyne Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina
Anne Schultz annes@satelliteindustries.com
About SWC
The Satellite Women’s Conference (SWC) began in 2018 with almost 60 women representing 40 companies, who took a leap of faith to participate in an industry first women’s only event. In just three years SWC grew by 35% with continued enthusiasm and inspiring support. In 2021, Satellite was honored to host over 80 women from over 50 companies, representing a mix of 60% first time and 40% returning attendees. To fuel this momentum SWC has moved around the country to make it more accessible, going from Minneapolis, MN in 2018 to Scottsdale, AZ in 2019, with a digital event in 2020, followed by an engaging in-person event in 2021 in Nashville, TN. But we didn't stop there, in 2022 we celebrated year 5 in sunny San Diego, year 6 in Austin, Texas, year 7 in Leesburg, Virginia, and year 8 in Denver, Colorado serving over 140 women. Now in our 9th year, we hope to serve 200 amazing women from an even broader audience.
SWC has evolved into a connected community of strong businesswomen not only within the portable sanitation industry but also beyond our borders, ranging from small and medium sized business to larger, corporate organizations. Decision makers, owners, managers, field technicians and office staff; with seasoned experience, a few years under their belt, or those who just received their business license and are eager to get started!
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Early Bird Pricing Ends July 31, 2026
1-2 people - $900 per person ($1,000)
3-5 people - $850 per person ($950)
6+ people - $800 per person ($900)
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Business Connection
SWC is an educational event focused on professional development, personal growth, networking, and community. SWC has evolved into a connected global community of strong businesswomen not only within the portable sanitation industry but also beyond our borders, ranging from small and medium sized business to larger, corporate organizations. Decision makers, owners, managers, field technicians and office staff; with seasoned experience, a few years under their belt, or those who just received their business license and are eager to get started! Together we are celebrating eight amazing years of developing professional relationships, building friendships and sharing ideas and skills necessary for running an efficient, relevant, and profitable business while having fun in the process! There’s something for everyone!
Community Strength
The Satellite Women’s Conference (SWC) began in 2018 with almost 60 women representing 40 companies, who took a leap of faith to participate in an industry first women’s only event. In just three years SWC grew by 35% with continued enthusiasm and inspiring support. In 2021, Satellite was honored to host over 80 women from over 50 companies, representing a mix of 60% first time and 40% returning attendees. To fuel this momentum SWC has moved around the country to make it more accessible, going from Minneapolis, MN in 2018 to Scottsdale, AZ in 2019, with a digital event in 2020, followed by an engaging in-person event in 2021 in Nashville, TN. We didn't stop there, in 2022 we celebrated year 5 in sunny San Diego, year 6 in Austin, Texas, year 7 in Leesburg, Virginia, and year 8 in Denver, Colorado serving over 140 women. Now in our 9th year, we hope to serve 200 amazing women from an even broader audience.
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Make Your Hotel Reservation Today
When making your reservation, mention you are attending the Satellite Women’s Conference to receive these rates.
The Ballantyne Hotel
Room Rate: $289/night + Tax and Fees
Book Your Stay at The Ballantyne Hotel
Please use the link to book your hotel room. This link will remain active until September 9, 2026, or until hotel rooms in the SWC reserved block are sold out.
Need Assistance?
If you need assistance booking your room, please email the Group Reservations Department at the Ballantyne Hotel: roomreservations@theballantyne.com.
Charlotte, North Carolina | The Queen City
To be “Crowned in Confidence” is to lead with presence, execute with discipline, decide with clarity, and sustain performance over time.
Leadership → How you show up
Operations → How you perform
Strategy → How you decide
Wellbeing → How you sustain it
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 4, 2026
12:00 PM
Conference Credential Pick-up
Location: Atrium (top of stairway)
4:00 PM
First-Time Attendee Welcome Activity
Location: Atrium (bottom of stairway)
4:45 PM
Welcome Reception Experience
Location: North Lawn
6:00 PM
Dinner
MONDAY – OCTOBER 5, 2026
8:00 AM
General Session Kick-Off
Location: Ballantyne Ballroom AB
8:25 AM
Welcome Remarks
Location: Ballantyne Ballroom AB
9:00 AM
Opening Keynote | Crowned in Confidence: Women in Business
Find Your Fuel: Ignite Unshakeable Confidence, Unstoppable Energy, and Unapologetic Joy | ERIN KING
Let’s be real: We are doing more than ever, often feel less energized, less connected, and less fulfilled. We chase productivity, push for progress, and show up for everyone else… but where does that leave us?
In this high-impact keynote, Erin King—world’s leading researcher on personal energy management and creator of the Energy Exam®—invites women to rethink the way we show up for our work, our relationships, and ourselves.
Blending science-backed insights with personal stories and tangible tools, Erin guides audiences through how to align with their natural energy instinct—Kinetic, Generative, Rigorous, Responsive, or Synergistic. Because true success isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what works for you.
This keynote is both a wake-up call and a permission slip: a call to stop running on empty and a strategy to start leading from a place of clarity, vitality, and confidence. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being powerful in a way that’s real, sustainable, and uniquely yours.
Key Learnings:
Discover Your Energy Instinct: Identify your core energy type and how to leverage it for greater performance, creativity, and clarity.
Align Instead of Hustle: Replace burnout with better boundaries by focusing on energy alignment, not endless output.
Lead with Authentic Power: Learn how to tap into your personal rhythm so you can lead, speak, and serve with more intention and impact.
Create Sustainable Success: Walk away with science-backed strategies to recharge emotionally, mentally, and physically—and stay fueled for the long game.
Reconnect With What Matters: Rediscover what drives you, so your work, life, and leadership feel more aligned—and a lot more fun.
Location: Ballantyne Ballroom A
10:00 AM
Transition Break
10:20 AM–12:10 PM
Breakout Sessions
(Coming Soon)
12:15–1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00–2:50 PM
Breakout Sessions
(Coming Soon)
3:10–3:30 PM
Wellbeing Break - Walk & Talk Option
Step away with intention. Use this break to reset, recharge, and reconnect—on your terms. Join a guided Walk & Talk with fellow attendees for a relaxed, purposeful conversation, or take quiet time to decompress and refocus. Whether you choose movement or stillness, this is designed to help you return clear, energized, and ready for the next session.
Wellness Benefit: Supports mental clarity, reduces stress, and restores energy—improving focus, decision-making, and overall performance for the remainder of the day.
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” — Anne Lamott
Location: North Lawn (Wellbeing Track)
3:30–4:25 PM
Fun Team Building Competition
The Leadership Relay: Puzzle Edition
Race against the clock and other teams in this high-energy, fast-paced mental challenge. Your squad must conquer three distinct brainteasers: a crossword, a word search, and a maze.
The catch? You must appoint a new team leader for each individual puzzle to guide the strategy. The first team to successfully solve all three challenges wins the ultimate crown.
Location: Fairway Ballroom
4:30 PM
Connection Hour
Location: Atrium (bottom of stairway)
6:00 PM
Evening Event & Dinner
TUESDAY – OCTOBER 6, 2026
7:30–8:00 AM
The 20-Minute Reset | Rewire Your Brain for Clarity with NSDR
Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), also known as Yoga Nidra, is a science-backed tool that guides the body into profound physiological restoration without actual sleep. Tailored for high-achieving corporate women, this session reveals how structured breathwork rapidly shifts the nervous system out of burnout mode and into deep clarity. Participants will learn to intentionally slow down brainwaves to dissolve stress, quiet mental chatter, and replenish depleted energy. Ultimately, attendees will walk away with a practical, 20-minute daily tool to instantly restore cognitive focus and sustain peak performance without sacrificing well-being.
Location: Ballantyne Ballroom C
8:00–8:45 AM
Welcome Back + Pumper Stories
Location: Ballantyne Ballroom AB
8:45–10:30 AM
Keynote & Hands-On Workshop: AI in Action
Beyond the AI Hype: Real Strategies for Real Growth? | Julie Holmes
AI is raising the floor. Every business now has the same tools, the same speed, the same good enough. The risk isn't falling behind. It's blending in, running faster while looking just like everyone else. But what if you could use AI to level up? Imagine creating a business that's more competitive, more productive, and better at serving its customers. Drawing on her Second Story Strategy™, AI expert and inventor Julie Holmes shows the difference between using AI to keep pace and using it to get ahead. You'll leave knowing where AI delivers real value in your business and how to put it to work right away.
Hands-On Workshop: AI in Action: Your Practical Playbook
Turn insight into execution. This interactive AI adventure builds directly on the keynote, putting you to work with AI in real time. Using Julie's 20-60-20 Collaboration Equation, you'll learn to direct AI so what comes back is sharp, useful, and uniquely yours. You'll leave with real tools and results specific to you and your business: work wins, life hacks, and big ideas you can act on right away. Practical, accessible, and immediately applicable, regardless of technical background.
Bring your laptop (or phone) to fully participate in hands-on activities and live demonstrations.
10:30-11:00 AM
Transition Break
Use this time to check out of your room and store your luggage. A brief, convenient window before the next session begins.
11:00–11:50 AM
EUROPE - A look from across the pond | Sarah Martinson
Gain an international perspective on the portable sanitation industry through a view of how operators outside the U.S. are approaching service, innovation, regulation, and customer expectations. In this session, we will explore key trends shaping the market abroad and what they may signal for businesses here—from operational practices and product evolution to sustainability, technology adoption, and shifting end-user demands. Attendees will leave with fresh perspective on how global insights can inform smarter decisions, stronger differentiation, and future-ready growth in their own business.
12:00 PM
Lunch
Location: Fairway Ballroom or North Lawn
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Awards & Farewell
2026 Speakers
Coming Soon.
Employee Retention
It’s estimated that employee replacement cost is 1 ½ to 2x their annual salary, which doesn’t account for ancillary costs that aren’t as measurable. Continued investment in current employees and a commitment to their professional development not only benefits your bottom line, but it also helps to boost morale and strengthen company culture. The Satellite Women’s Conference (SWC) takes a holistic approach to this. We believe that creating a space designed for women in this industry to come together to improve their business acumen, prioritize their personal health, and share their experiences will lead to a deeper network of resources and better industry overall.
Professional Development
Continuous training results in 50% higher net sales per employee. SWC is committed to providing the latest educational content in portable sanitation, business operations and personal growth & well-being. We invest in sought-after speakers, industry experts and innovators to connect with attendees in an approachable environment so the learning is current, hands-on, and truly impactful. We connect with industry professionals to learn challenges they are facing, new solutions they are adopting, tried and true methods that have brought success. We bring those conversations to our attendees so that everyone may benefit from shared collective knowledge. Whether new to the industry, a veteran or somewhere in between, women in all roles within their organization have expressed what a valuable experience this conference is for them each year. While some sessions are portable sanitation industry focused, we offer a wide range of topics that can benefit all women and provide them with substantial takeaways to immediately impact their business and their lives.
Community & Network
People are 90% more likely to trust and buy from a brand recommended by a friend. SWC is committed to maintaining an accessible community. We strive to find locations around the country to host the conference that creates an exceptional experience for a growing, dynamic, female-centered audience. This has forged a network of women across the country that otherwise would not have had the opportunity to connect on a genuine level. The immeasurable value is a trusted community of mentors and friends that can become professional resources, referrals, and personal connections.
FUN
“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing” – Dale Carnegie. At the end of the day, we make sure there is plenty of time for laughter during the conference because those are the moments that sincerely reinforce our unique connections and prioritize the critical human component of work. Happy people are motivated, measure a higher rate of productivity, and have lower overall stress. That is always good for your bottom line.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the event.
Venue & Travel
Is parking available at The Ballantyne Hotel?
Parking is complimentary at The Ballantyne Hotel.
Where is The Ballantyne Hotel located?
The Ballantyne Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte NC 28277, 25 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
How to get from the airport to and from the hotel?
The Ballantyne Hotel is 25 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and is accessible by Uber, Lyft or other rideshare services if you choose not to rent a car.
The Ballantyne Hotel recommends transportation services by: SilverFox Limos 704-622-9944
For additional transportation assistance, please contact The Ballantyne Concierge at 704-248-4055
How do I complete my registration payment?
Registration Payment (Attendees)
After submitting your registration, you’ll be directed to a secure payment link to finalize your booking. Please follow this link to complete payment and officially confirm your spot at SWC 2026.
If you need to complete payment later, you may also use the secure payment link below. Your Order Number and transaction amount can be found in your confirmation email. Spots are not reserved until payment is completed.
How do I complete my sponsorship payment?
Sponsorship Payment (Sponsors)
Once your sponsorship is submitted, you’ll be directed to a secure payment link to finalize your sponsorship benefits and placement.
If paying separately, you may use the secure payment link below using your assigned Order Number and sponsorship amount provided in your invoice or confirmation email.
Cancellation & Refunds
Hotel Cancellation Policy
Hotel changes and cancellations must be made directly with The Ballantyne. Please call the hotel directly at 704-248-4000 to manage your reservation.
Schedule & Programming
What are the dates for this event?
The Satellite Women’s Conference is from Sunday October 4th to Tuesday October 6th 2026.
Extending your stay?
If anyone would like different arrival or departure dates than those listed in the link or a different room type, please email the Group Reservations Department at the Ballantyne Hotel: roomreservations@theballantyne.com
When making your reservation, mention you are attending the Satellite Women’s Conference to receive these rates.
Accessibility & Special Requests
What if I have some dietary restrictions?
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when you register for the event, otherwise call 1-800-883-1123 or email us at annes@satelliteindustries.com
What if I need some special accommodations?
Please let us know of any special accommodations when you register for the event, otherwise call 1-800-883-1123 or email us at annes@satelliteindustries.com