Sunday · September 20, 2026 · 6:30 to 8:30 PM
The Welcome Reception
Hosted by Netflix on a Times Square rooftop. Drinks, music, passed bites, and pink-carpet moments. Meet the people you'll spend Monday learning, building, and connecting with before everyone walks into the Summit together.
Run of show
Two hours. One rooftop.
6:30 PM
01Doors open · pink carpet
Arrive at Castell Rooftop Lounge and step onto the pink carpet. Photos, skyline views, and your first hello of Summit weekend.
6:45 PM
02Drinks & passed bites
Cocktails, mocktails, and passed bites served all evening as the room fills up. Find your people before Monday begins.
7:15 PM
03Welcome moments
A few words from Sistas in Sales and our hosts at Netflix. Short, warm, and straight back to the conversation.
7:30 PM
04Music & open networking
Live music, rooftop energy, and the whole Summit community in one room. This is the hour to make the introductions you'll keep all week.
8:30 PM
05Close
We wrap at 8:30, rested and ready for Summit Day at The Maison Project the next morning.
Dress code · Business chic / cocktail
What to wear
Think rooftop after dark: polished, playful, and a little pink. Dresses are absolutely invited. In fact, we encourage them. Here are looks from last year's pink carpet that still work, plus a fresh business chic option for the room.
The Elegant Statement
A pleated pink midi that photographs beautifully and feels elegant without trying too hard. One of last year's pink-carpet wins.
The Olive Hour
Rich color, clean lines, and a silhouette that works from the rooftop welcome through the last conversation.
The Business Chic Suit
A real example from last year's pink carpet: confident color, sharp tailoring, and personality. Business chic doesn't have to mean boring.
The night on film
Watch the recap
Welcome Reception, presented by Netflix · Sunday, Sept 20 · 1:23 · Tap for sound
Video by The Resolution
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Welcome Reception Recap
The night before the Summit, presented by Netflix.
Photography by Darren Talent
See you for Year Ten.
SIS Year Ten returns Friday, September 17, 2027 in New York City.