Horse Racing Women’s Association announced its 2025 event schedule featuring the fourth annual HRWA Conference in Lexington, Kentucky, October 8-9. The event, sponsored by FanDuel TV, will be held at Limestone Hall in the historic remodeled downtown courthouse.
“The 2025 HRWA events and conference are planned with great intention to engage, elevate, and invest in the women (and men) of our great sport as we strive to make constructive impact within our community,” said Stephanie Hronis, HRWA Executive Committee Chair. “Our collective goal is to cultivate opportunities that increase business connections, build and expand networks, and provide opportunities for professional and personal development that will ultimately benefit the workplace.”
The organization will host several regional events throughout the year in addition to the flagship conference.
The conference, previously known as the Summit, marks the first time the gathering will take place in Kentucky’s horse racing capital. This expansion reflects the organization’s growing influence within the thoroughbred racing industry.
The complete 2025 HRWA event schedule includes:
- June 27 – Day at the races: Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada
- Oct. 8-9 – HRWA Conference: Lexington, Kentucky
- Oct. 30 – Day at the races: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California
Tickets for the Woodbine and Del Mar events are currently available through Eventbrite, with HRWA members receiving discounted pricing. Conference tickets will be released in the coming weeks.
“We’re excited to bring the main conference to Lexington this year while expanding meetups at Gulfstream Park, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, and internationally at Woodbine Racecourse–continually striving to expand the reach and impact,” said Jodie Vella-Gregory, Chair of the HRWA Event Logistics Committee.
The theme for the October conference is “Racing Ahead: Empowering Women Through Connection And Collaboration.” Programming details, speakers, and panel topics will be announced in the coming months.
For additional information, visit www.horseracingwomen.com.
