NASCAR and High-Performance Expo Team Up for Women’s Em[POWER]ment Summit
The HPX show in Charlotte will be a busy three days of performance components and a celebration of motorsports.
The inaugural High-Performance Expo takes over the Charlotte Convention Center June 3–5, 2025, and the organizers have quite a flurry of activities set on and off the convention floor. The show brings together motorsports, high-performance, and automotive communities in a hybrid format with business and enthusiast attendees. Among the corporate exhibits will be seminars, and one of the big ones will be the Women’s Em[POWER]ment Summit powered by NASCAR.
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The High-Performance Expo in Charlotte—June 3–5, 2025—features the Women’s Em[POWER]ment Summit that will focus on women's journeys in motorsports. Other show highlights include a panel with Jeff Gordon and Jeff Brown on leadership and performance.
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The summit takes place on Monday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room E212 at Charlotte Convention Center. HPX is bringing some of the industry’s leading women to talk about their journeys in motorsports and how they broke down barriers. Tickets are available through HPX and includes a plated lunch, in-depth conversations, unique programming, cocktail hour, and a powerful networking session with friends and colleagues.
“Over the years, I’ve attended many women’s conferences and workshops—each offering value yet rarely leaving a lasting impression,” said Dana Teague, HPX general manager. “With HPX, we’re creating something different: an inclusive, interactive space designed not just to inspire but to equip women with meaningful takeaways that drive real change. Our goal is to build a program that resonates long after the event, empowering industry leaders to shape their futures with confidence."
Other highlights of the three-day expo include a special opening morning with a moderated panel with Jeff Gordon and Jeff “JB” Brown on Tuesday, June 3, from 8:45 to 9:45. Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame will host, and he’ll explore perspectives on how leaders can accelerate individual and team performance, ways to unlock an organization’s growth potential, and the importance of creating a people-first culture. The discussion will take place in the Crown Ballroom at the Charlotte Convention Center. Visit HPX’s website for more information about the show, presentations, and exhibitors.
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