Women in the Forefront

Women in the Forefront Luncheon 2027

The Chicago Network’s Women in the Forefront Luncheon is our city’s premier annual women’s leadership event. Some 1,500 attendees gather each year to hear top women leaders and network during this highly-anticipated event. Sponsorships are selling quickly! For sponsorship opportunities and media enquiries, please contact Lora Joffe. WIFL 2027 will take place on Thursday, June 17, 2027, from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago.

One of Chicago’s Most Impactful Leadership Events of the Year.

Each year, the country’s most influential figures share their professional and personal experiences. Read and hear our keynote speakers from 1989 until now.

Speaker Timeline

2026 Top Sponsors

Legacy Sponsor: Sara Sirotzky

The Chicago Network thanks Sara Sirotzky for her $100,000 gift to the 2027 Women in the Forefront Luncheon in memory of her dear friend and fellow Network member, Carole Kamin Bellows.

Giving back—and helping others move forward—has been a consistent thread throughout Sara’s career. That spirit is at the heart of Sara’s gift to WIFL 2027.