New England’s Creative Women’s Summit
A full day for the women shaping today’s creative economy.
ELEVATE is Fairfield County’s premier women led creative summit, a full day gathering of founders, innovators, tastemakers, and media set within the historic elegance of The Meadowlands at DCA. It’s built for creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, marketers, and modern creators, women who are building brands, telling stories, and shaping the coastal creative economy.
Every year we come together to learn, connect, and grow through high impact panels, keynote sessions, hands on workshops, and premium brand activations. With creative leaders, luxury brands, and media all in the room, ELEVATE is where new ideas take shape and real partnerships begin.
Whether you’re staying with us for the full day or just joining us for the connections leading up to it, ELEVATE is where creativity meets opportunity.
The Meadowlands at the DCA
A sophisticated, cinematic backdrop for content, community, and connection.
Set in the heart of coastal Connecticut, The Meadowlands at the DCA provides the ideal blend of historic elegance and modern refinement. With its grand architecture, sun drenched rooms, and lush garden surroundings, the DCA offers a luxury setting that feels both inspiring and intimate.
The venue naturally attracts and elevates the ELEVATE audience, creative entrepreneurs, tastemakers, influencers, boutique brand owners, stylists, designers, and media professionals. Women who value premium aesthetics and content rich environments.
Every room, from the stately ballroom to the library, salon, and outdoor terrace, offers a picturesque backdrop perfect for photography, filming, and storytelling. It’s a space that enhances your brand’s visual presence and resonates with an audience that appreciates elevated, lifestyle driven experiences.
Elevate 2027 Facts
A quick overview of the summit experience.
LOCATION
- The Meadowlands at DCA, Darien, CT
- Historic, elegant, coastal inspired venue
- Sunlit rooms and manicured gardens
DATES & TIMES
- Mon, Jan 11: VIP Cocktail Party, evening
- Tue, Jan 12: Full Day Summit, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Panels, keynotes, workshops, and marketplace all day
SUMMIT FEATURES
- C-Notes keynote sessions
- Expert led panels and workshops
- VIP cocktail party
- Networking and content opportunities
ONSITE ACTIVATIONS
- Professional headshot studio
- Wellness lounge
- Curated swag and gifting suite
- Premium pop up marketplace
More Ways to Connect
This year, ELEVATE isn’t just a single day. We’re building out the season with two new gatherings for attendees to connect and elevate their brands ahead of the main event. Both are offered on a first come, first serve basis to ticket holders.
Cocktail Kickoff Party
An evening to kick off the ELEVATE season and start building the connections you’ll carry into the summit. Space is limited and offered first come, first serve to ticket holders who sign up.
Ladies Who Launch
A gathering built for founders and creatives ready to launch, grow, or reintroduce their brand. Space is limited and offered first come, first serve to ticket holders who sign up.
What Happens at Elevate
A look at a few of the signature moments woven through the day.
Connect and discover
A mid-day marketplace experience. Explore the curated ELEVATE Marketplace, featuring Elevate Your Style, Elevate Your Beauty, and Elevate Your Home.
Wander through lounge activations, sponsor showcases, and interactive brand displays designed to spark connection and creativity.
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
WELLNESS LOUNGE
ATTENDEE PORTRAITS
SWAG & GIFTING SUITE
Gallery
Favorite moments from past ELEVATE summits. This year’s gallery will build all season long.
Take It With You
ELEVATE doesn’t end when the summit does. Here’s how we keep the connection going, before and after.
Currents: Elevate Edition
Our special event edition of CURRENTS Magazine is a beautifully designed print and digital keepsake, created exclusively for the summit. Every attendee takes home a copy.
- Speaker spotlights and program highlights
- Sponsor and community features
- Local editorial from the coastal creative scene
- Attendee listings, meet the women of ELEVATE
The Elevate App
Get to know who’s in the room before you walk in. The Elevate App opens ahead of the summit so attendees can browse the schedule, connect with each other, and start conversations early.
- Attendee and speaker directory
- Full day of schedule at your fingertips
- Direct messaging to start connections pre-event
- Sponsor and marketplace directory
Elevate Schedule
Tap to view the full day of schedule.
Speakers
Our 2027 lineup is being announced soon. Check back for the founders, editors, and tastemakers joining us this year.
Our Sponsors
ELEVATE is made possible by the brands who show up for our community. 2027 partners will be added here as they’re confirmed.
HIGH TIDE
WAVE MAKER
GOLD COAST
RISING TIDE
Interested in partnering with ELEVATE?
Our full 2027 partnerships packet with all sponsorship tiers, activation opportunities, and Currents ad rates is coming together now.
Request the Sponsorship PacketTickets
Choose the experience that fits your goals, whether you want full day access to panels, breakouts, and networking, or the exclusive perks of our VIP experience.
Elevate Creative Ticket
- Full day access to the summit
- Panels, keynotes, and workshops
- Access to the marketplace and pop ups
- Breakout sessions, first come first serve
Elevate VIP Ticket
- Everything in the Creative ticket
- Entry to the VIP Cocktail Party
- Reserved seating throughout the day
- Access to the VIP Lounge
Breakout sessions are first come, first serve and will fill quickly. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Your ticket also gives you access to sign up for this year’s Cocktail Kickoff Party (October 12) and Ladies Who Launch (November 12). Both are offered on a first come, first serve basis to ticket holders, so grab your spot early.
Local Hotels
A few nearby options for anyone making a weekend of it.
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