Eleversity

PLEASE READ ALL THE DETAILS BELOW BEFORE YOU  SUBMIT A “CALL FOR WORKSHOP”

Call for Workshop Presentations Due by March 28, 2025

Event dates:

In person – June 4th – June 5th, Niagara Falls, NY      Virtual – July 17th and July 24th

Theme: “A C.A.L.L to Action: Commit, Assemble, Leverage, Lead”

More than 300 women across New York State and various regions of North America will convene in – person in Niagara Falls, NY on June 4-5, 2025, for the sixth annual Women of Color Summit (WOC). Additionally, the series will continue with another 500 attending two (2) virtual sessions on Thursday July 17^th and July 24^th.

In a world that constantly demands our brilliance, resilience, and leadership, this conference is more than an event—it’s a movement. A C.A.L.L to Action: Commit, Assemble, Leverage, Lead is a powerful gathering designed to equip women of color with the tools, networks, and strategies needed to thrive professionally and personally.

This immersive experience will feature dynamic workshops, thought-provoking panels, and meaningful conversations led by industry experts and trailblazers. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights, renewed confidence, and an expanded community of support.

At the heart of this conference is care—because we understand the unique challenges, responsibilities, and aspirations of women of color in professional spaces. This is a space where your voice is valued, your presence is celebrated, and your growth is prioritized. It is our goal to create a unified space of liberation, relatable stories, and opportunities for development.

Conference Objectives:

Commit – Empower attendees to define their professional and personal goals with clarity and purpose, committing to their own success and well-being.

Assemble – Foster connections by building a strong, supportive network of like-minded women, mentors, and allies who uplift and encourage.

Leverage – Provide access to resources, strategies, and insights that help women of color maximize their strengths and opportunities for advancement.

Lead – Equip participants with leadership skills that empower them to take up space, influence change, and inspire the next generation of women of color.

This is your C.A.L.L to action. The time is now. Join us for an experience that will challenge, uplift, and prepare you to step boldly into your power.

Event Series Goals:

1. Promoting Inclusivity and Intersectionality
2. Empowering through Education and Skill Development
3. Advocacy for Equity and Allyship

Purpose/Overview:

This summit will provide an uplifting environment for, by and about Women of Color that promotes equity, education, and professional development. The summit focuses on and prioritizes the voices and experiences of women and college students who identify as Women of Color.

Conference Target Audience:

Executive leaders, managers, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators and direct care staff with leadership aspirations and potential. We also encourage and desire participation from college students.  We welcome allies and accomplices who are committed to learning and taking action.

Strategic Objectives:

• WOC will be recognized as the premier event addressing the needs of Women of Color as they seek professional advancement in New York State and other North American regions.
• Empower Women of Color through access to information, professional development, peer networking, educational and mentoring opportunities.
• Provide a forum to celebrate Women of Color’s accomplishments and professional contributions.
• Provide a forum for the exchange of dialogue on topics and issues pertinent to professional working women and college students.
• Promote Optimal Health, Wellness and Financial Empowerment while exploring innovative strategies to address dipartites.
• Provide example case studies, shared experiences, and initiatives designed to promote upward and forward advancement opportunities for Women of Color.
• Constructively challenge structural inequalities by providing feedback to the institution and systemic structures.
• Start an ongoing dialogue that will impact effective positive policy directives that will improve the lives of all women.
• Offer conversation and ongoing discussions with allies and accomplices who stand in solidarity with our mission and vision

Important Workshop/Presentation Application Information:

• 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.
• All presenters attending the June 4-5 in person session 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 register for at least one day of the 2025 WOC Summit outside of the day you are speaking.
• Please submit only one (1) workshop application per organization/agency and be sure to carefully select in- person or virtual on the form below.
• All in- person workshops should be 90 minutes in length and virtual 50 minutes. When planning for your workshop/presentation, please include time for discussion and Q&A in your window.
• 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.
• 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.

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

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact:  Sara Taylor at sara.taylor@eleversity.org or Deborah Campbell at deborah.campbell@eleversity.org

The summit will address all the areas mentioned below through three tracks. While we welcome creativity and authenticity, we are looking for experienced volunteer facilitators that can provide impactful and engaging presentations from suggested topics listed below: