Pinayista Summit

Our annual conference where Pinay entrepreneurs, creative solopreneurs, and community leaders come together to learn, share, and build sisterhood in the hustle.

2025 Summit Details

Pinayista Summit is our flagship annual conference designed by Pinays, for Pinays. Since 2018, we’ve gathered hundreds of self-identified Pinays – including transgender women and gender nonconforming Pinxys – who are building businesses, leading movements, creating art, and making change in their communities.

THIS ISN’T YOUR TYPICAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE.

It’s a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, where your stories are understood, and where sisterhood meets strategy. Whether you’re just starting your hustle or scaling to new heights, Summit creates the connections and conversations that move us all forward.

What to expect at Summit

Lightning Talks

4-5 minute powerful stories from Pinay leaders sharing pivotal moments in their journeys. These aren’t just presentations – they’re raw, honest reflections that inspire and connect us.

Community Panels

Real talk conversations on topics that matter to our community – from decolonizing leadership to navigating cultural expectations while building businesses.

Interactive Workshops

Hands-on sessions led by Pinay experts covering everything from scaling your business to wellness practices. These aren’t lecture-style – expect collaboration, activities, and takeaways.

Merkado Marketplace

Shop from Pinay-owned businesses and discover new brands created by our community members. It’s networking with a purpose.

Networking & Community

From structured meetups to spontaneous conversations, Summit creates space for the connections that turn into collaborations, friendships, and business partnerships.

Party!

Summit is not all about serious business – it’s time to let loose, relax, and unwind with your fellow Pinays. Dancing, crying, and karaoke are frequently found together.

A year ago I attended Summit and my life has not been the same! 😊 I attended the event alone and I left with new sisters/friends (a new family) and a full heart/stomach 😊!💙 🇵🇭This past year has brought me a tremendous amount of joy, comfort, and peace knowing I’m not alone in the journey of being a Filipina business owner/creative/mom. My sisters have my back and I have theirs!

To my fellow Pinays, I would highly recommend attending the Summit. I guarantee your lives will change as well. Community is everything. 🥰”

Tracy Cruz

Singer & Attendee

2018 – The 1st Summit – San Francisco

Venue: Trellis (formerly known as Covo), San Francisco, CA

Our inaugural Summit (formerly known as Entrepinays Summit) was a huge success! We went from barely being able to populate a list of 50 Pinay entrepreneurs, to hosting 135 Pinay entrepreneurs for our first Summit!

1 Day Summit
135 Attendees
8 Lighting Talks
2 Community Panels
8 Workshops

See 2018 Photos by Charity Nicholas

2019 Summit – San Francisco

Venue: Bespoke SF, San Francisco, CA

At our 2nd Annual Summit (formerly known as Entrepinays Summit) we expanded to a two-day gathering, doubling the amount of workshops and people.

2 Day Summit
265 Attendees

See 2019 Photos

2020 – Virtual Summit + San Francisco HQ

Venue: Hopin (virtual) + Four One Nine, San Francisco, CA

We absolutely didn’t let Covid stop us from gathering community in creative ways. We hosted our first fully virtual Summit with

2 Day Summit
417 Attendees (!!!)
8 countries
8 Lighting Talks

2021 Summit – Berkeley, CA

Venue: Ciel Creative Space, Berkeley, CA

At our 4th Annual Summit we expanded to a three-day HYBRID gathering, connecting Pinays in person for the first time post-Covid, as well as engaging our new virtual audience with guests joining us from around the world!

3 Day Summit
300+ Attendees