Empower Hour 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
April 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Ticket Sales Open February 2, 2026
An Evening of Impact, Innovation, and Inspiration
For 20 years, Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer has championed one urgent belief: No woman should fail to detect breast cancer early because she lacked access, information, or the power to advocate for herself.
Brem Foundation focuses on the gaps where women most often fall through: Knowledge. Access. Equity.
Join us for an inspiring evening featuring Dr. Rachel Brem, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Brem Foundation in conversation with Sheryl Sandberg, Founder of Lean In and former COO of Meta.
This milestone celebration both honors our past, and marks the launch of our next chapter.
The Next 20 Years Start Here.
The Ritz-Carlton
1150 22nd Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
6:15 PM Check-In
7:00 PM Program Begins
Polished professional attire with festive flare
Featuring Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg is the Founder of Lean In, supporting a global community of over 138,000 Lean In Circles in 183 countries dedicated to building a more equal world.
Sheryl previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Meta for fourteen years, during which the company grew from $150 million to over $110 billion in annual revenue and implemented industry-defining programs to make the workplace more inclusive.
She is the bestselling author of Lean In and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. Sheryl received a BA summa cum laude from Harvard University and an MBA with highest distinction from Harvard Business School.
With Dr. Rachel Brem
Dr. Rachel Brem is Director of the Breast Imaging and Interventional Center at the George Washington University, Professor and Vice-Chair of Radiology. She founded Brem Foundation after a lifetime dedicated to early detection.
When Dr. Brem was twelve, her 33-year-old mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and given six months to live. Her mother survived 43 more years—inspiring Dr. Brem to dedicate her life to this fight. At 37, while testing new imaging equipment on herself, Dr. Brem discovered her own breast cancer. After beating the disease, her mission became even more powerful.
As an international breast cancer expert and a leading pioneer in early detection technology, Dr. Brem has been named a top cancer doctor by Newsweek and continues advancing lifesaving innovations.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate sponsorship opportunities available to support Brem Foundation's mission and connect your organization with leaders in healthcare, philanthropy, and innovation.
Reach out to Jessica Horwitch for more information: [email protected] | 202-505-1104
About Brem Foundation
Brem Foundation champions early detection of breast cancer to improve health outcomes for all through innovation, education, equitable access, and targeted advocacy.
We envision a world where breast cancer is detected at the earliest possible stage, where every woman receives quality care tailored to her needs, empowering her to embrace a healthy and hopeful future.