Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, is slated to headline a three day Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio this summer, and the event’s faith forward programming plus a roster of polarizing speakers has already stirred criticism online ahead of opening day.
Event details and speakers
According to MySA, the Women’s Leadership Summit is scheduled for June 5 to 7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and currently lists 14 speakers, including Erika Kirk, Alex Clark, Allie Beth Stuckey and Savannah Chrisley.
What organizers promise
The event website, WLS 2026, says attendees will “leave with renewed clarity, a deeper connection to your faith and the confidence to embrace your calling.” The site outlines breakout sessions, sponsor halls and meet and greets for VIP ticket holders, along with tiered ticket options that include youth, general admission and VIP packages.
Who’s behind the summit?
Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization behind the summit, was founded by Charlie Kirk and has been a lightning rod for criticism on college campuses. Per CBS News, Erika Kirk was unanimously elected CEO and chair of the organization’s board after Charlie Kirk’s death in September 2025.
Local reaction and controversy
Local reporting and social media posts have questioned the hotel’s decision to host a Turning Point event and highlighted speakers who have drawn controversy in the past. MySA detailed the speaker list and ticket tiers and noted online pushback to the summit’s lineup.
What to know if you go
The summit is set for downtown on the River Walk at the Marriott Rivercenter. The hotel lists its address and event spaces on its site at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. For registration, ticket options and the full agenda, organizers direct attendees to the summit’s ticketing page on the event website.
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