RISE unSummit 2026
RISE un Summit 2nd edition: Redefining Influence, Strength, and Empowerment - Building Strong Women Leaders.
A gathering, an unSummit dedicated to empowering BIPOC and racialized immigrant women, fostering growth, and celebrating their potential. An (un)Summit departs from traditional conference formats, emphasizing collaboration, participation, and informal dialogue. It serves as a platform for innovative thinking, collective problem-solving, and active community engagement.
What to expect: Human Library with lived experience voices, changemakers & leaders in a vibrant, authentic Panel discussion, Learning Nooks for Theme-based circles & more.
Lunch is included in your ticket. *As a small grassroots organization, we may not be able to meet all dietary preferences.
Note: The venue is not wheelchair accessible and has one flight of stairs.
Agenda:
10:00 AM – Registration & Tea/Coffee
10:30 – 10.50 AM – Welcome & Opening - Land Acknowledgement Introduction to RISE & Sponsors Sponsor Remarks.
10.55 AM – 11:25 PM - Human Library - Storytelling Loop Introduction
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Panel Discussion - 45-minute panel followed by Audience Q&A
12:30-12:45 PM - Storytelling Loop (in parallel or integrated)
12:45 – 1:30 PM – Lunch & Networking
1:30 – 2:30 PM – Conversation Nooks / Learning Nooks
2:30 – 3:15 PM – Storytelling Loop Close
3:30 PM – Closing Remarks