A curated experience celebrating 16 years of connection, inspiration, and impact.
Space is limited
Agenda | Conversations | Honors | Businesses & Exhibitors | Entertainment | Host | Shop | Charity | FAQs
Saturday, October 24, 2026
4 PM - 9 PM
Cambria Hotel Arundel Mills, Hanover, MD
The Experience
Your Experience Includes:
Pink Carpet Arrival and Opening Celebration
Delicious Food & Drinks to include hors d'oeuvres, small plates, and dessert
Opening Celebration Bar
Signature Conversations centered on becoming, purpose, and legacy
Live Music & Spoken Word
The Pink Event® Honors Celebration
Shopping and Engaging with Featured Exhibitors
Sweet Moments Experience
Sweet 16 Legacy Raffle, with 100% of raffle proceeds benefiting For 3 Sisters
Dessert Experience & Networking
Signature Gift Experience
Who Should Attend
The Pink Event® is for women who are:
Entrepreneurs and business owners building something of their own
Professionals and leaders growing in their careers and communities
Creatives and changemakers bringing ideas, passion, and purpose to life
Women in transition embracing a new chapter or exploring what comes next
Women who value connection, growth, and meaningful relationships
Women who simply want to celebrate, connect, and enjoy an evening in good company
The Signature Conversations
Conversations designed to make you pause, reflect, and think about what comes next.
Meet the women joining us for two signature conversations centered around becoming, purpose, and legacy.
Tamika Josephs-Smith, Founder of The Pink Event®, will join each conversation as a facilitator and participant.
Entertainment
Live performances that set the tone for an evening of celebration, reflection, and connection.
Music and spoken word will bring artistry and energy to the Sweet 16 Legacy Edition, creating moments to enjoy, feel, and experience throughout the evening.
Returning for her third consecutive year, jazz pianist and vocalist Sara Jones will welcome guests during our Opening Celebration Hour with a beautiful blend of live piano and vocals.
Joining the evening is Dr. Rebecca Dupas, a poet, author, and multidisciplinary artist, who will take the stage for a special poetry and spoken word performance.
Liesl Michelle, a Virginia native whose sound blends pure soul with modern R&B, will also take the stage for a live music performance. Known for her powerful vocals and intimate performances, Liesl brings an authentic sound that connects deeply with her audience.
Together, these artists will bring distinct expressions of artistry to the Sweet 16 Legacy Edition, from live music and spoken word to soulful R&B, creating moments designed to welcome you in, move you, and make you feel.
Follow the link below to learn more about this year’s performers.
Meet Your Host
Tiffany "Lady T" Watson
Emmy-nominated TV host and your host for the Sweet 16 Legacy Edition.
The Agenda
An Evening Designed with Intention
From the Pink Carpet and Opening Celebration to meaningful conversations, live performances, the Honors Celebration, culinary experiences, exploring our featured business exhibitors, and networking, every part of the evening has been thoughtfully planned to create a beautiful flow from arrival to closing.
This is your invitation to be in the room.
Experience Tickets
✔️ Includes 1 Sweet 16 Legacy Raffle ticket
✔ Limited attendance. Once we're full, we're full.
Make It a Weekend
Extend your Pink Event® experience with a stay at the Cambria Hotel Arundel Mills.
A special room rate of $139 per night is available for Pink Event® guests for stays October 23–25, 2026.
Book by September 24, 2026 to take advantage of the room block.
Room reservations are made directly through the hotel using the dedicated group booking link. Hotel room availability is subject to availability.
The Featured Businesses & Exhibitors
Every partnership and featured business plays a unique role in helping shape The Pink Event experience. From guest experiences and curated shopping to community support and official merchandise, we're proud to recognize the businesses participating in this year's event.
Meet the businesses joining this year's Sweet 16 Legacy Edition as they are announced.
The Pink Event Honors
Sweet 16 Legacy Honors
Celebrating women whose leadership, service, innovation, and impact are helping shape our communities.
Meet the five women who will be recognized during the Sweet 16 Legacy Edition.
Community Partner
Celebrating 16 Years of Giving Back
For 3 Sisters has been a meaningful part of The Pink Event® experience since 2014, and we are proud to partner with them again for the Sweet 16 Legacy Edition.
Because The Pink Event® has always been about more than business. It is about community, connection, and creating meaningful impact in the lives of women.
Your participation gives back.
Every Experience Ticket includes complimentary Sweet 16 Legacy Raffle ticket(s). While those tickets are complimentary to you, The Pink Event® will donate the value of those raffle tickets to For 3 Sisters.
Additional raffle tickets will also be available for purchase during the event, with 100% of raffle proceeds benefiting For 3 Sisters.
THE PINK EVENT® SHOP
Explore officially licensed items created in collaboration with women-owned businesses, plus special items from The Pink Event®.
In the Media
The Pink Event has been featured in local and regional media celebrating women entrepreneurs, small business advocacy, and experiential events.
The Pink Event® Celebrates 16 Years of Bringing Women Together
Meet the Founder
Tamika Josephs-Smith
Founder & CEO, Diamond Event Services
For sixteen years, The Pink Event® has been rooted in a simple belief: when women come together with purpose, meaningful connections are created, communities are strengthened, and lives are impacted.
Founded by Tamika Josephs-Smith, The Pink Event® has grown from a small gathering into a signature experience celebrating leadership, connection, and community while creating space for women to learn, grow, and inspire one another.
As The Pink Event® celebrates its Sweet 16 Legacy Edition, Tamika remains committed to creating intentional experiences that honor where we've been, celebrate where we are, and make space for what's next.
Why Women Keep Coming Back
They return for the connections, the conversations, and the sense of community that make The Pink Event® special.
They return for:
The connection that turns into collaboration
The conversation that sparks a new idea
The relationships that continue long after the event ends
The feeling of being in the right space at the right time
This is the part you can’t always put into words…
but you feel it when you’re there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most common questions about The Pink Event 2026: Sweet 16 Legacy Edition.
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The Pink Event 2026: Sweet 16 Legacy Edition will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Cambria Hotel Arundel Mills in Hanover, Maryland.
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The Pink Event is designed to celebrate, connect, and empower women, while welcoming all who value meaningful connection, growth, and community. Whether you are an entrepreneur, professional, creative, community leader, or simply looking to be part of an inspiring experience, you are welcome here.
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Your Experience Ticket includes an evening designed around celebration, connection, and meaningful experiences, including the Pink Carpet Arrival and Opening Celebration, Opening Celebration Bar, curated culinary experiences, Signature Conversations, live music and spoken word, the Sweet 16 Legacy Honors Celebration, Featured Businesses, the Sweet Moments Experience, Dessert Experience & Networking, Signature Gift Experience, and at least one complimentary Sweet 16 Legacy Raffle ticket (depending on ticket type).
Plus, 100% of Sweet 16 Legacy Raffle proceeds benefit For 3 Sisters.
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Yes! Your Experience Ticket includes multiple food and drink moments throughout the evening.
Guests will enjoy:
Appetizers & hors d’oeuvres during the Opening Celebration
Small plates + drinks during the evening
Dessert later in the evening
And yes, complimentary drinks will be available during the Opening Celebration.
It is designed as a curated culinary experience throughout the evening, rather than a traditional buffet-style meal.
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Come as your best, most confident self. Feel free to incorporate pink into your look as we celebrate 16 years of The Pink Event®, but wear what makes you feel empowered and comfortable.
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Yes! The Pink Event is designed to foster meaningful connections. Throughout the evening, there will be opportunities to engage, connect, and build relationships with fellow attendees, partners, and featured brands.
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Yes! The Sweet 16 Legacy Raffle Experience will feature 16 curated prizes and experiences. Guests may purchase raffle tickets at the event and place them into the prize drawings of their choice. One hundred percent of raffle proceeds will benefit our charity partner, For 3 Sisters.
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All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another guest by contacting us in advance of the event.
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Yes. The Pink Event will be photographed and recorded. By attending, you consent to being included in photo and video content that may be used by Diamond Event Services and The Pink Event for marketing, promotional, and future event purposes.
Want to Be Part of The Pink Event?
There are still some opportunities for businesses and organizations to partner with The Pink Event®: Sweet 16 Legacy Edition.
Whether you're looking to connect with our audience, support the experience, or find a meaningful way to have your brand represented, we'd love to explore what's possible.
Most opportunities include admission tickets.
Be in the Room.
The Sweet 16 Legacy Edition is waiting for you.
Experience Tickets Available Now
✓ Includes 1 Sweet 16 Legacy Raffle ticket
✔ Limited attendance. Once we're full, we're full.
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