I was craving space. Not just another panel or post-work drinks but real space to connect, grow, and celebrate the brilliant, relentless women building things that matter. Founders, operators, brand minds, and creatives who were rewriting what innovation looks like… but often doing it in isolation.
So we built the thing we wished existed.
SheInnovates is a community-powered experience series for women pushing culture forward—across tech, CPG, retail, media, and beyond. It’s where big ideas and real-talk collide. Where panels feel like group chats. Where bold conversations and brand-building moments happen between people who actually get it.
Since our first event, we’ve gathered hundreds of operators, founders, and marketing leaders across industries and coasts, from emerging startups to household names, to spark connection, visibility, and access. But this is just the beginning.
Our mission is to spotlight the women who make magic behind the brands you love and to create moments that catalyze what comes next. No gatekeeping. No posturing. Just powerful rooms, new ideas, and the belief that when women innovate together, everyone wins.
sheinnovates
Empowering Women to Lead the Future of E-Commerce and Digital Business
May 28, 2026
New York City
CHIEF
An event curated to unite and celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and innovation of women who are shaping the future of e-commerce and digital business.
This event brings together trailblazing founders, operators, and industry leaders to share insights, forge connections, and spark new ideas. Whether you’re scaling a brand, pioneering new strategies, or looking to connect with like-minded innovators, SheInnovates is your space to learn, grow, and lead.
Join us for inspiring conversations, actionable takeaways, and a community that champions women shaping the future of commerce.
SheInnovates is a gathering designed to amplify the voices of women driving innovation in e-commerce and digital business.
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on the agenda
morning sessions
9:00-9:45 AM
Guest Arrival & Breakfast
Opening Remarks & Intention Setting with Jess & Dillon
9:45-9:50 AM
TBA
9:50-10:15 AM
TBA
10:20-10:40 AM
TBA
10:50-11:20 AM
Lunch & Activations
11:30 am-1:00 pM
Join us for a full day of panels, workshops, and networking designed for founders, operators, and brand leaders who want to stay ahead of what’s next in commerce.
1:00-1:25 pM
TBA
workshop breakouts
1:30-2:30 pM
TBA
2:30-3:00 pM
TBA
3:05-3:35 pM
happy hour
4:00-5:00 pM
3:40-4:00 pM
TBA
AFTERNOON sessions
Jess Cervellon is a seasoned marketing and customer experience consultant with over 15 years of experience. As the founder of Open Late Collective and previously a founding member of Feastables, she specializes in creating customer-centric cultures and refining customer interactions to build trust and loyalty. Jess also hosts "Above the Fold" podcast, sharing valuable marketing and CX insights across various sectors.
jess cervellon
Dillon is a highly motivated, dynamic professional with a strong background in partnerships, technology, and e-commerce. With a passion for the intersection of talent, marketing, and tech, she has spent the last five years driving growth and innovation in Enterprise Partnerships and Sales.
dillon duchesne
meet the founders
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