ELLA returns on Friday, May 29, 2026!

Thanks to the amazing support of Anheuser-Busch, we’re gathering at the Biergarten from 6:00–11:00 PM for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and celebration.

ELLA — the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis’ premier Women’s Leadership Forum — returns with a bold and timely theme:

This years’ experience is about more than inspiration. It’s about execution.

It’s about women who lead with confidence, make intentional decisions, and turn vision into measurable impact — in boardrooms, businesses, nonprofits, and communities.

ELLA convenes professional women, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and allies who are committed to elevating leadership, advancing opportunity, and building a stronger future together.

What This Year’s Theme Means

Power in Heels represents presence, confidence, influence, and visibility.
It’s about owning your seat at the table — and creating new tables when necessary.

Purpose in Action is about movement.
It’s about aligning values with strategy.
It’s about translating ambition into impact.

This year’s program will explore how women:

• Lead with authenticity and authority
• Navigate executive spaces with clarity and resilience
• Advocate for themselves and others
• Turn intention into execution
• Build sustainable success without sacrificing wellbeing

Who Should Attend?

• Corporate Executives & Emerging Leaders
• Women Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
• ERG Leaders & Executive Sponsors
• Nonprofit Leaders
• Professionals seeking growth and connection

If you are ready to elevate your leadership — this room is for you.

What You’ll Experience

✨ Dynamic keynote conversations
✨ Practical leadership insights
✨ Meaningful networking 
✨ Real stories of resilience and advancement
✨ Actionable strategies you can implement immediately

ELLA is not just a conference.
It is a leadership accelerator.

Why ELLA Matters

Women continue to redefine leadership across industries. ELLA creates space for those conversations — and for the relationships that fuel advancement.

Over 12 years, HCCSTL's Women's Event, now ELLA has brought together a powerful and intimate audience of women committed to growth, visibility, and collective impact.

When women lead with purpose, organizations thrive.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your brand with leadership, empowerment, and community advancement.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

• Presenting Sponsor
• Speaker Sponsor
• Supporting Sponsor
• Table Sponsor

For sponsorship details, contact: Monica Santamaria at 314.664.4432 or via email at msantamaria@hccstl.com