7th annual Women of color summit

• Presenters act as volunteers and will not be compensated for their time; however, from the lens of equity we are committed to offering some level of appreciation through a discounted registration.  

• All presenters attending the June in person sessions are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations.   

• Only the lead presenter in a workshop will be offered a discounted registration for the summit.  

• All presenters are expected to be a full participant and register and will receive a 50% discount off total registration. Estimated full registration Bundle rate for both in person and virtual ticket per person $350, In-person only $295 per person, Virtual only $80 bundle for both days) 

• All in-person presenters are expected to attend the entire summit beginning Wednesday, June 4th.

• Please submit only one (1) workshop application per organization or person. Be sure to carefully select in-person or virtual on the form below. 

• All in-person workshops will be 60 - 90 minutes in length and virtually 50 minutes. When planning your workshop, please include interactive engagement and time for discussion and Q&A.

• All presenters are required to participate in a 30-minute planning call in May prior to the WOC Summit. 

• Presenters are prohibited from using the workshop as a sales platform to promote their business or product. 

• Workshop submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines and have clear learning objectives will not be reviewed.  

• Please upload professional headshots. Do not upload “selfies” for your headshot.  

• Please upload your resume/cv for pending summit CEUs. 

• We reserve the discretion to edit or modify workshop descriptions and bios to meet publication requirements. 

• By submitting your presentation, you are consenting to having screen shots/video taken during your workshop for use up to one (1) year for future conference marketing and informational materials with no expected compensation. 

• Presenters agree to promote the event within their company, city, region, and within associated affinity groups. 

Wednesday, June 3rd:

• Ally Institute with Plenary and Workshops 
• Summit Registration Opens 
• Pre-Summit Institutes 
• Welcome reception with cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres and entertainment 
• Opening and Keynote 
• Author Fire Chat 

Thursday, June 4th:

• Early Morning Wellness Time
• Hot Breakfast Buffet
• Opening Remarks and Plenary 
• Workshop Sessions 1
• Lunch and Awards
• Workshops Sessions 2
• Closing Charge & Call to Action 

• Presenters act as volunteers and will not be compensated for their time; however, from the lens of equity we are committed to offering some level of appreciation through a discounted registration.  

• All presenters attending the June in person sessions are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations.   

• Only the lead presenter in a workshop will be offered a discounted registration for the summit.  

• All presenters are expected to be a full participant and register and will receive a 50% discount off total registration. Estimated full registration (Bundle rate for both in person and virtual ticket per person $350,                  In-person only $295 per person, Virtual only $80 bundle for both days) 

• All in-person presenters are expected to attend the entire summit beginning Wednesday, June 4th.

• Please submit only one (1) workshop application per organization or person. Be sure to carefully select in-person or virtual on the form below. 

• All in-person workshops will be 60 - 90 minutes in length and virtually 50 minutes. When planning your workshop, please include interactive engagement and time for discussion and Q&A.

• All presenters are required to participate in a 30-minute planning call in May prior to the WOC Summit. 

• Presenters are prohibited from using the workshop as a sales platform to promote their business or product. 

• Workshop submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines and have clear learning objectives will not be reviewed.  

• Please upload professional headshots. Do not upload “selfies” for your headshot.  

• Please upload your resume/cv for pending summit CEUs. 

• We reserve the discretion to edit or modify workshop descriptions and bios to meet publication requirements. 

• By submitting your presentation, you are consenting to having screen shots/video taken during your workshop for use up to one (1) year for future conference marketing and informational materials with no expected compensation. 

• Presenters agree to promote the event within their company, city, region, and within associated affinity groups. 

 1. Architects of Change: Building Your Leadership Blueprint Equip participants with strategic frameworks for ascending to leadership roles while maintaining authenticity and navigating organizational dynamics as women of color. 

2. Foundations of Resilience: Strengthening Your Professional Core Empower participants with mental wellness strategies, boundary-setting techniques, and community-building practices to sustain long-term career success. 

3. Spanning the Gap: Negotiation and Compensation Equity Address the wage and opportunity gaps and workforce challenges through practical negotiation tactics, market positioning strategies, and systemic equity advocacy. Address advancement barriers through data-driven negotiation tactics and learn to quantify your value, navigate difficult conversations, and champion organizational policies that ensure fair treatment and equal opportunity. 

4. Engineering Influence: Amplifying Your Voice and Visibility Inspire participants to cultivate executive presence, build strategic networks, and leverage platforms to expand their sphere of influence. Develop assertiveness strategies that honor your authentic voice while navigating workplace dynamics. Learn to establish credibility, set boundaries, and cultivate professional relationships rooted in mutual respect and dignity. 

5. Blueprint for Belonging: Creating Inclusive Cultures That Retain Provide organizational leaders and emerging professionals with actionable strategies to design workplaces where women of color don't just survive but thrive and lead. Harness the power of determination to build mental fortitude, develop strategic pivots when facing resistance, and create actionable plans that turn setbacks into steppingstones. 

6. Bridges We Build: Creating Intersectional Leadership Legacies Integrate all B.R.I.D.G.E. principles to develop a holistic leadership philosophy rooted in respect, inclusivity, determination, growth, and equity. Explore how to mentor emerging leaders, influence organizational culture, and leave a lasting impact that opens doors for those who follow. 

If you agree to the workshop terms, complete THIS FORM in its entirety by February 28, 2025