Held each year in an intimate retreat setting, the Salamander Retreat creates space for leaders to step away from the pace of Washington and engage more deeply with one another and the issues shaping the future of innovation, technology, and public policy.

The retreat features a thoughtfully curated mix of policy discussions, leadership conversations, professional development programming, and social experiences designed to strengthen relationships across sectors and foster lasting connections among participants. Conversations throughout the retreat are intentionally candid and forward-looking, reflecting GlobalWIN’s commitment to building trust and collaboration among women leading in complex and rapidly evolving industries.

Recent retreats have featured senior policymakers, ambassadors, executives, journalists, and thought leaders, including Salamander Collection Founder and CEO Sheila Johnson, The West Wing actor and NYT bestselling author Melissa Fitzgerald; Partner, S-3 Group; Author of The Power Pivot: With Grit, Grace, and Growth, Ashley Davis, and Ambassador of Iceland to the U.S., Svanhildur Holm Valsdottir to name a few. Our guests discuss topics ranging from emerging technologies and economic competitiveness to leadership, communications, and global partnerships.

More than a conference, the Salamander Retreat serves as a cornerstone of the GlobalWIN community — a space where leaders leave with expanded networks, fresh perspectives, and enduring partnerships.