International recording artist and entrepreneur Ashley Paul will be featured as a celebrity speaker at the upcoming Women to Watch Summit, part of the global 262 Women’s Summit Series, taking place virtually on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, 2026. The two-day event will unite trailblazing women from around the world to celebrate leadership, innovation, and the power of female voices ahead of International Women’s Day 2026.
Designed as a global experience accessible across time zones—from Ireland and Europe to North America and Australia—the Women to Watch Summit will bring together influential entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers to share their stories, insights, and strategies for impact. The summit will run 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST on Day 1 and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST on Day 2, allowing women worldwide to participate live.
Ashley Paul, known for her electrifying dance-pop sound and international media presence, joins a distinguished lineup of speakers including actor Naomi Grossman, entrepreneur Deb Drummond, Shakira Banks, Liz Goll Lerner, and Melissa Heathers, among other notable voices championing leadership and innovation.
During the summit, Paul will share insights from her journey as an independent artist navigating the global music industry while using her platform to inspire women to pursue their ambitions fearlessly.
“It’s an honor to be part of a movement that celebrates women who are creating, leading, and inspiring change,” said Ashley Paul. “Events like this remind us that when women support one another and share their stories, we create powerful momentum for the next generation.”
The Women to Watch Summit is part of the larger 262 Women movement, an international initiative inspired by the landmark anthology Mission Accepted: 262 Women Entrepreneurs, Ultrapreneurs, Creatives & Media Rock Legacy & Tell All. The coffee-table book and its accompanying events spotlight hundreds of influential women whose stories are shaping industries and communities worldwide.
Founded by entrepreneur and visionary Deb Drummond, the initiative is rooted in the concept of “Gumption”—the courage to Show Up, Stand Up, and Speak Up for meaningful change.
“With this event, we are making history,” said Drummond. “We are creating a space where every act of empowerment creates a vibration that encourages the next step in bravery.”
The summit will also celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, aligning with the United Nations theme “Rights, Justice, and Action” and the global “Give to Gain” campaign, while offering attendees interactive networking opportunities, a digital “Chat-Bag” swag experience, and over $20,000 in gifts and prizes designed to support personal and professional growth.
Through quarterly summits, global media partnerships, and its expanding digital platform, the 262 Women initiative continues to amplify the voices of women entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders, reaching a worldwide audience and inspiring the next wave of innovators.
Event Details
Women to Watch Summit – The 262 Women’s Summit Series
Dates: March 7–8, 2026
Day 1: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Day 2: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Location: Global Virtual Event