The United State of Women Summit wasn’t just a conference — it was a powerful gathering of women and allies from across the country who know their energy and power will break the barriers that stand between women and full equality. Over two days in May, thousands of women and allies convened in Los Angeles to inspire and be inspired, to motivate and be motivated, to teach and to learn. Attendees connected with leading organizations working at the forefront of today’s most pressing issues to channel their energy into action, and headed home to set change in motion for years to come.
Agenda
Day One
Day One engaged women, girls, and allies from across the country through inspiring mainstage sessions, issue-breakouts, opportunities to connect with leading fellow changemakers, and an interactive center with organizations and women-owned businesses.
Day Two
Attendees fanned out across Los Angeles to attend skills-based trainings or Community Teach-In’s hosted by a range of organizations that are making change on gender equity in Los Angeles.
The center
The Center was the central hub of engagement within the Summit and included a marketplace of Women-Owned Businesses and Nonprofits, creative installations and unique programming. By joining us, you’ll align your business or organization with some of the most diverse, collaborative women in LA, and the brands stepping up for women’s economic empowerment!
speakers
Ai-Jen Poo
Aly Raisman
Amy Elaine Wakeland
Yara-Shahidi
Valerie Jarrett
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tina Tchen
Tarana Burke
Surina Khan
Shannon Watts
Sarah Eagle Heart
Sallie Krawcheck
Patrisse Cullors
Monica Ramirez
Michelle Obama
Maytha Alhassen
Kamala D. Harris
Journey Jamison
Jess Weiner
Jane Fonda
Ibtihaj Muhammad
FLETCHER
Eric Garcetti
Elaine Welteroth
Dolores Huerta
Danita Short
Connie Britton
Cindy Holland
Brittany Packnett
Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro
Andrea-Jenkins
watch the full summit
Catch the 2018 highlights or watch our two mainstage sessions in full. Special thanks to Women Rising for live streaming the summit and helping to make our programming more accessible to women and allies across the country!
“It’s one of the most diverse events and things I’ve experienced.
It was very colorful, immersive, and a safe space where people felt welcome regardless of being an everyday person or an activist.”-Attendee on the impact of attending the 2018 USOW Summit
Thank you
Our 2018 Summit was made possible by a broad range of organizational partners and the generous support of our sponsors.
