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BRAINTRUSTLIVE 2026

It’s Messy in the Middle

The conference for women founders who are in the thick of it.

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October 2, 2026
Music City Center
Nashville, TN

Why Attend?

BrainTrustLIVE is the one day a year where nationally celebrated women founders get radically honest about the pivots they didn’t see coming, the decisions that kept them up at night, and the moments they almost quit… and what they did instead. On October 2, 2026, join us in Nashville for a full day built around the truth – that the messy middle is part of the path to success.

Learn from failure.

Our speakers have built extraordinary companies, and they’re here to share the hard chapters. Missteps, course corrections, and costly lessons are all part of the journey, but never in the press release.

Leave with more than inspiration.

Real stories fuel real action. You’ll walk away with a notebook full of hard-won insights you can put to work the moment you’re back at your desk.

Find your people in the thick of it.

Whether you’re navigating a pivot, a plateau, or a problem you can’t say out loud anywhere else, this room is full of women who get it and won’t flinch.

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What You’ll Experience

Keynote & Speaker Sessions

Nationally recognized founders sharing unfiltered truths.

TESS Talks™

Untold stories from badass women with messages that need to be heard.

Real Business Problem-solving in Action

Through a peer learning session that is uniquely BrainTrust’s model for growth and learning.

BrainTrust Expo

Where women founders and our corporate partners put their products and work on full display.

Closing Reception

Networking happy hour to wrap up the day!

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Member

$199*​
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$299 after June 26th

*plus eventbrite fees + sales tax

Non-Member

$299*
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$349 after June 26th

*plus eventbrite fees + sales tax

Vault Table Package

BrainTrust members– make BTLive a Vault Meet-up! This package gets your Vault a reserved table together for the full day, plus extra seats to invite friends who you think should be there.

Limited packages available through June 26 only. 8 Tickets for $1,050* – (over $500 in savings)

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Member

$199​*
REGISTER

$299 after June 26th

*plus eventbrite fees + sales tax

Non-Member

$299*
REGISTER

$349 after June 26th

*plus eventbrite fees + sales tax

Vault Table Package

BrainTrust members– make BTLive a Vault Meet-up! This package gets your vault a reserved table together for the full day, plus extra seats to invite friends who you think should be there.

Limited packages available through June 26 only. 8 Tickets for $1,050* – over $500 in savings!

REGISTER YOUR VAULT

Pay It Forward

When you purchase your ticket, you can add on a Pay It Forward ticket to sponsor a fellow founder who faces financial barriers to attending BrainTrustLIVE, because the right room can change everything, and every woman deserves a seat at the table.

Exhibit or Sponsor

Want to get in front of 500+ women business owners? We offer booth and sponsorship packages designed for BrainTrust members and aligned partners.

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Pay It Forward

When you purchase your ticket, you can add on a Pay It Forward ticket to sponsor a fellow founder who faces financial barriers to attending BrainTrustLIVE — because the right room can change everything, and every woman deserves a seat at the table.

Exhibit or Sponsor

Want to get in front of 500+ women business owners? We have booth and sponsorship packages designed for BrainTrust members and aligned partners.

VIP Pre-Party

Save the date

October 1, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30PM
@ Anzie Blue

The night before BrainTrust LIVE, we’re kicking things off with an evening of cocktails (or mocktails!), conversation, and good energy — an intimate chance to connect with fellow members, sponsors, speakers, and partners before the big day.

Limited tickets coming soon

Don’t just take our word for it…

  • BrainTrustLIVE is a phenomenal event for women entrepreneurs to get inspiration and encouragement from other women who have been in the trenches of building a business. What I love about this event is that the speakers don’t just share the good stuff, but also the hard and challenging aspects of building, growing, and scaling a business. It’s so wonderful to be in a room full of strong, empowered women, and to know that you are not alone in the entrepreneurial journey. I can’t recommend BrainTrustLIVE enough!
    Laura Click
    Blue Kite
  • I’ve rarely been in this type of room with so many powerful, accomplished women eager to share their stories, failures, and successes. Highly recommend it for any women entrepreneurs or aspiring founders.
    Kavya Sharman
    Phase Capital
  • Today was a day that left me not just inspired, only to fizzle out later, but with meaningful insight to help me face adversity in my business with a greater sense of confidence and poise.
    Hannah Brandt
    HLB Lifestyle
  • BrainTrustLIVE is a fantastic way to learn from and get inspired by women entrepreneurs. Women face unique obstacles as business owners, so hearing stories of their wins (and failures!) helps you stay inspired and on your own path toward success!
    Nicole Delger
    Studio Delger
  • BrainTrustLIVE is one of my favorite annual conferences! It has a huge group of motivated, talented attendees to connect with and I love the focus of the programs on learning from failures. It’s real, relatable, and reminds me that everyone has struggles – we’re all in this together!
    Anna-Vija McClain
    Piccolo
  • “This was truly an inspiring day! If you are an entrepreneur and think you are wandering in the wilderness alone, I highly encourage you to connect with BrainTrust and to also attend BrainTrustLIVE – you won’t be disappointed and you will find yourself in a wonderful, supportive community.”
    Alice Griffin
    SCORE

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FAQs

The event time 9am-6:30pm CT including closing reception.

Full-day access to all sessions and speakers, coffee and beverages, lunch, snacks, and a closing happy hour with food and open bar.

Nope. BTLIVE is open to everyone. It’s also one of the best ways to see what this community is all about.

Eight minutes on the big stage. Real women, real stories, no filter. They’re one of the most talked-about parts of the day.

No, all are welcome. This event will be valuable for anyone, whether you are running a company, considering entrepreneurship or just looking for professional development.

Come as you are. Most attendees land somewhere between polished casual and business casual.

Yes. Music City Center has an onsite garage and there are many offsite options nearby. We suggest you plan ahead.

201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN 37203

Yes. We have a limited room block at Nashville Westin at an exclusive rate, plus a list of recommended hotels. We also have members with Airbnbs who love to host. If you need help finding a place to stay, email meganm@ourbraintrust.org.