Unlocking Economic Impact: Partnering for Women’s Business Success at Speaking Industry Xpo 2026
If you’re a brand looking to connect with accomplished women business owners, leaders, and experts who are highly visible and are ready to invest in propelling their expertise-based businesses forward,
this is for you …
The Speaking Industry Xpo—known as THE 6—is a business incubator dedicated to helping credentialed women position, package, and price their expertise for profit. Taking place in Atlanta from March 16-18, 2026, this event is more than a conference; it’s a driving force to bridge the revenue gap for women business owners and build profitable, mature enterprises.
Here’s why this event, and partnership with its movement, is a must for those seeking meaningful impact and access to an elite audience.
THE 6 is bringing together at least 100 accomplished women, most with advanced degrees and extensive experience spanning industries like banking, finance, legal, healthcare, education, and more. These Expertpreneurs™️aren’t just speakers or trainers. They’re highly visible leaders who use their expertise to drive economic growth.
Why THE 6 Matters
Women experts—those who leverage advanced degrees, professional credentials, and years of experience—face a significant economic disparity.
Black women, in particular, start businesses at the highest rate of any demographic, but fewer than 3% sustain beyond five years. The average revenue for Black women-owned businesses hovers around $47,300, compared to $192,600 for all women-owned businesses.
Closing these gaps stands to add billions to the U.S. economy: $361.2 billion if Black women matched the average revenue of white women, and up to $1.5 trillion if they hit parity with men-owned businesses.
THE 6 aims to amplify, affirm, and elevate the voices and businesses of women experts through resources, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. Participants hail from fields like banking, finance, legal, healthcare, education, television, and hospitality, equipped with MBAs, PhDs, JDs, and certifications.
What Happens at THE 6
Over two or three days, attendees will engage in sessions focused on business strategy, a speaker showcase, and an expo hall offering direct access to brands committed to supporting accomplished women. Sponsors already onboard include HighLevel, Verizon Business, and Wynter Law Practice, recognizing the value and opportunity present.
Why Partner?
Sponsors and partners play a pivotal role in providing women experts with the resources, relationships, and social capital needed to thrive.
Partnership transcends a transactional relationship. Unlike fleeting digital campaigns, THE 6 allows brands three days of immersive, face-to-face engagement with highly credentialed, value-driven women who are known to invest in excellence. This is a premium opportunity to expand your brand’s reach and establish authentic connections with a powerful collective of highly visible women whose combined audience exceeds half a million.
Benefits include new lead generation, heightened brand awareness, and potential custom activations. Sponsorship levels are flexible, from general packages ($5,000–$15,000) to dedicated opportunities (lounge, showcase, mastermind, swag, wellness), all detailed at speakingindustryexpo.com.
Collaborating with THE 6 means supporting the transformation of talented professionals into profitable business owners. Brands partner through a consultative approach, aligning on objectives, audience targeting, and engagement strategies.
Key Takeaways
Women Expertpreneurs™️represent untapped economic impact for the U.S.
Black women entrepreneurs drive innovation but face steep challenges in business longevity and revenue.
Strategic partnership helps bridge these gaps—providing resources, social capital, and sustained support.
THE 6 event offers concentrated, valuable access to a highly influential audience.
The Burning Question …
Are you ready to align your brand with the future of the expert economy?
Join THE 6 Speaking Industry Xpo as a sponsor or partner to help accomplished women experts thrive. Discover sponsorship opportunities and make lasting impact by visiting the event website or emailing me at kelly@kellycharlescollins.com.
Let’s build economic prosperity together—amplify, affirm, and elevate the voices that change the world.
About the Author:
Kelly Charles-Collins is Founder of Speaker Moguls and the creator of Speaking Industry Xpo a/k/a THE 6. She teaches speakers, trainers, coaches, and consultants to turn their expertise into an enterprise—without underpricing or undervaluing their work. Through strategic positioning and proven business frameworks, Kelly equips experts to amplify their visibility, package their brilliance, and build sustainable, revenue-generating brands with authority.
