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7th annual Women of color summit 2026

B.R.I.D.G.E. — Building Respect, Inclusivity, Determination Growth, Equity

 Join us at the seventh annual Women of Color Summit (WOC) with more than 300 women and allies across New York State and various regions for a two day in-person professional development conference. WOC will be held in Niagara Falls, NY, on June 3-4, 2026. Additionally, the series will continue with two virtual sessions on Thursday, July 17th and July 24th. This year’s theme: B.R.I.D.G.E. — Building Respect, Inclusivity, Determination Growth, Equity.


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In a world that constantly demands our brilliance, resilience, and leadership, this conference is more than an event—it’s a movement. B.R.I.D.G.E. — Building Respect, Inclusivity, Determination Growth, Equity is a powerful gathering designed to equip women of color with the tools, networks, and strategies needed to thrive professionally and personally.  Connecting Voices, Cultivating Leaders, Advancing Equity The concept of a bridge symbolizes connection, progress, and overcoming barriers, which aligns closely with the summit’s objectives.  

Attendees will walk away with actionable insights, renewed confidence, and an expanded community of support. 

Call for workshops

Please submit workshop presentations for both virtual and in-person workshops by February 28th. Be sure to review ALL details before submission. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@thepicd.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Our Jun 3rd-4th Kick-off will be held at the Double Tree Hilton, 401 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY.  Please refer to this link for room accommodations. Rooms must be booked by May 20th for the block rate. The July 16th & 23rd virtual sessions will be via zoom and will run from 9:00am-11:45am EST. 


Registration fees vary from $0-$0 plus Eventbrite fees. Discounted group or bundle rates are available and all fees for June 3rd-4th in person kick-off are inclusive of meals, all activities and sessions. See here for more details.


Important Summit Information: 

  • Registration will begin at  2:30pm on June 3rd for the pre-summit institutes. 


  • General event registration will begin at 2:30pm on June 3rd and 7:40am on June 4th. 


  •  Attendee should wear their name badges at all times.  


  • Please review the schedule at a glance with speakers, workshops, and meal times.          


  • If you are traveling with individuals who are not registered for the summit, they are not permitted in the summit area and should plan other activities while you are attending all summit activities. 


  • If you are requesting SHRM Continuing Education Credits please be sure to sign in and out at the registration desk on June 4th.   


  • All tables will have one fully printed program booklet, please do not remove them from the tables. Others may be accessed through QR code only. 


  • We ask that attendees adhere to NO recording or videoing tapping any of our sessions or program.


  • Please review your Eventbrite ticket to confirm if you are registered for both days and plan accordingly. 


Hotel info: 

  • Hotel temperatures may vary in the ballrooms; therefore, we suggest that you dress in layers and bring a sweater or jacket. 


  • Please keep in mind that most hotels require you to have a credit card/debit for incidentals. Please be prepared to leave a credit card at the front desk or have your organization fax a pre-authorized form to the hotel in advance. 


  • If you are staying overnight, standard hotel check-in is at 4:00pm, if you come early, please be patient and be prepared to enjoy the area. 


We look forward to seeing you in 24 hours.  Please note our team will not be accessing our emails after 12pm EST on Tuesday. 


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