Join us for the 4th Annual International Women’s Day Soirée, an evening
dedicated to connection, community, and collective growth. This year’s theme,
Give to Gain, celebrates the power of investing in one another—through shared
knowledge, collaboration, mentorship, and support. As this event continues to
grow each year, we’re excited to gather again to celebrate what’s possible when
women rise together.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Ballroom at the TU Student Union
What to Expect:
✔️ A welcoming space for meaningful networking and community-building
✔️ Food and refreshments
✔️ An engaging line up of speakers and a panel discussion
✔️ Vendor marketplace featuring 20 local women-owned businesses
✔️ Opportunities to connect with MWCA’s growing network of 450+ women creatives
in Baltimore
Opening Remarks / Featured Speaker: Aalliyeh Clinton
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalliyeh-clinton/], Founder of Monneah’s Engineered
Materials, LLC
Keynote: Krish O’Mara Vignarajah
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/krish-o-mara-vignarajah-34382683/], CEO, Global
Refuge
Panel discussions:
* Moderator: Erin Moran [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-moran-b1a72b5],
Inaugural Executive Director, Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute
* Dr. Arti Santhanam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arti-santhanam/] — Executive
Director, Emerging Technology Centers
* Airen Washington [https://www.linkedin.com/in/9062513washington/] — CEO,
Airen Washington Creative LLC
* Smitha Gopal [https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithagopal/] — COO, EcoMap
Vendor Marketplace
Time: 5:00–8:30 PM (opens 30 minutes before the event begins)
The evening also includes a vendor marketplace featuring 20 local women-owned
businesses, showcasing products and services, perfect for discovering new
favorites and supporting local entrepreneurs.
Non-profit beneficiary:
We’re proud to support Marian House as our beneficiary, with a portion of ticket
proceeds going directly to their mission.
https://www.marianhouse.org/ [https://www.marianhouse.org/]
Interested in Sponsoring?
Sponsorship package details can be found here
[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/32kdbpbc5tr94z0z966tu/IWD-2026-Sponsor-Packages.pdf?rlkey=8kqc2k67izokc5xe4stgx0bw3&st=v55hfnte&dl=0].