WISE upcoming events

WISE 2026 Virtual Annual Meeting (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

WISE hosts our virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 12th from 11:00am – 1:00pm CST. Every year we strive to find powerful and engaging speakers that leave you inspired. This year, we are honored to welcome Sarah Spain, an Emmy, Gracie and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist. She's the host of the first and only daily women's sports podcast, "Good Game with Sarah Spain," and Content Director of iHeart Women's Sports, the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports.

Join us as we:

Listen to our stellar main stage speaker
Celebrate our 2026 Top Women in Store Brands
Hear what WISE has been up to in 2026
Learn about exciting plans for 2027 and beyond!

*Your individual Zoom link to access this event will follow at a later date

Add the WISE Annual Meeting to your calendar by downloading the calendar invite. See screenshot.

WISE 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Our Annual Meeting is such a huge success in large part because of the generous support of our amazing sponsors. Thank you!

More than 310 private label industry professionals were at last year’s virtual event, encompassing retailers, manufacturers, brokers, suppliers, and the Top Women in Store Brands honorees and guests. We anticipate even more participants this year.

Your company deserves to be part of what is sure to be a ‘must-attend’ event. See our 2026 sponsorship offerings below and note the new opportunities to sponsor our in-person event.

2026 Sunset Reception at PLMA (November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join WISE for an evening of cocktails and conversation at the Hyatt Regency OHare.

This sunset reception is the perfect way to kick off PLMA. Bring along a friend or colleague to share the experience!

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is complimentary.

Add the Sunset Reception on your calendar by downloading the calendar invite when you register. See the attached screenshot as a reference.

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Time:
4:00 – 6:00 PM

Location:
Hyatt Regency OHare Conference Center Foyer (Adjacent to the main hotel lobby)
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018

The Power to Trust Your Own Voice (December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Dr. Cindy McGovern, known as the First Lady of Sales®, is an internationally acclaimed speaker, sales strategist, and bestselling author whose work redefines the way people think about selling, communication, and personal branding and influence.

Her latest book The Permission Mission is your guide to silencing self-doubt, rewriting the rules you’ve inherited, and having the toughest conversation of all: the one with yourself.

In this energizing and practical webinar, Dr. Cindy will challenge you to stop looking outside yourself for validation and start trusting the voice you already have. With her signature mix of humor, straight talk, and actionable strategies, Dr. Cindy will explore the invisible rules and expectations that can keep us playing small at work and show you how to recognize when self-doubt, fear, or other people’s voices are making decisions for you.

In this webinar, you will learn how to:

Speak up with greater confidence
Advocate for yourself and your ideas
Set boundaries without guilt
Take meaningful steps toward the opportunities and goals you want