Vice President, Data and Digital Solutions
Celebrating, Recognizing, and Empowering the women in our industry
February 17, 2026
Salamander Washington D.C.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Wireless Women’s Leadership Luncheon celebrates the trailblazers—especially women—who built the foundation of today’s telecommunications industry and continue to lead its evolution. This event highlights the critical role of the workforce in shaping the future of wireless, exploring how AI and emerging technologies are transforming network design, operations, and career pathways. Attendees will hear from senior government leaders and industry experts, learn about initiatives supporting workforce development, and connect with professionals through engaging discussions and networking. Hosted in partnership with the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF), the luncheon is a powerful platform for honoring legacy and advancing opportunity.
The Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) is a volunteer association for professional women in the wireless communications industry. Through WWLF’s events, members share their expertise, broaden their contacts, and advance their career opportunities.
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Schedule
February 17
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
12:05 pm - 12:20 pm
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:05 pm
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Venue
Salamander Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
Housing block has closed. For bookings, please email events@wia.org for assistance.
Parking
Valet parking through the hotel is an overnight rate of $86.50 or of $57 (2-8 hours).
Public parking is availabe next door at Portals II, located at 1201 Maine Ave. SW. Kindly note that there are two entrances – the Maryland Avenue alley and 1201 Maine Ave. SW. No overnight parking is allowed in this garage.
The WIA Foundation is a 501c3 formed to encourage and promote education for the general advancement of mobile telecommunications. It was created in the memory and spirit of Eugene Bowler, who was a devoted and dedicated public servant and who, through his consistent and untiring efforts, served and enhanced the Land Mobile Radio Industry during his many years as a member of the staff of the Federal Communications Commission.
Its activities are meant to encourage the establishment of academic and training programs related to mobile communications technology and to aid the progress of mobile telecommunications generally; and to establish, promote, and provide scholarships and other grants to individuals, institutions, and organizations to encourage and foster the study of, and scientific research into, matters and issues affecting or relating to mobile telecommunications; and to make the results of such studies and research to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.