21st Annual Women in Business Summit

Friday, September 25, 2026

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET

Bristol Event Center, Bristol, CT

Next Girl Up is excited to participate as an exhibitor at the 21st Annual Women in Business Summit at the Bristol Event Center in Bristol, Connecticut. This year’s theme, Innovation and Creativity, brings together speakers, entertainment, and professionals for a day of inspiration and networking. It’s a wonderful event, and please stop by our booth if you will be there!

Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon

Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT

Next Girl Up is excited to be an official charity partner of the Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon this year. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or fundraise, you’ll be empowering the next generation of girls to lead with confidence, creativity, and courage. Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Hartford, CT!

Fall Virtual Accelerator

October 13 – December 2, 2026

Tuesdays, 6:30 PM ET or Wednesdays, 7:30 PM ET

Virtual, live, instructor-led sessions

The Next Girl Up Virtual Accelerator is an 8-week online program that brings students together for live, interactive learning once a week. Students learn how to market an idea, build a business, understand their finances, and develop skills that will help them stand out in school, college, and their future careers. Our next Virtual Accelerator runs October 13–December 2, 2026. To accommodate busy schedules, we offer sessions two nights per week.

Fall Saturday Series

October 17 – November 14, 2026

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Branford Coworking, 119 Montowese St, Branford, CT

The Next Girl Up Saturday Series is a four-part, in-person program designed to help students and women build practical skills. Each Saturday focuses on a different topic, including money, career, marketing, and tech. The Fall 2026 Saturday Series takes place in Branford, Connecticut, with four sessions running October 24-November 14. Participants can register for individual sessions or attend the full series.