First Lady Melania Trump is scheduled to ring the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and launch IMPERIA, an invite-only initiative for female CEOs and executives. The New York Stock Exchange, owned by Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:ICE), said her keynote address will follow the opening bell at 9:45 a.m. ET as the 81st U.N. General Assembly enters its second day. IMPERIA aims to build business relationships, move capital, influence policy and promote cross-industry collaboration, with the launch described as a "Davos for Women." During the week, Trump hosted leaders from nearly 60 nations and announced private-sector technology partnerships with Adobe Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., Intel Corp., Starlink, Google and Zoom Communications Inc. She is also expected to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan to the White House. ICE shares closed 1.57% lower at $152.93 on Tuesday before rising 0.18% in extended trading; Benzinga's rankings placed the stock's Momentum score in the 43rd percentile and its Growth score in the 25th percentile.