8th Annual Girls of Color Summit

    Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM until 1:00 PMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00


    Grand Valley State University
    1 Campus Dr
    Allendale, MI 49401
    United States

    Please join us in-person for the 8th Annual Girls of Color Summit host by the Center for Women & Gender Equity at Grand Valley State University! The Summit provides a space for youth (grades 6-12) to build connections, develop leadership skills, and engage in social justice initiatives. Guided by local BIPOC leaders, this transformational event centers the experiences of girls, women, and gender expansive individuals of color. Together, we work to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. 

    For more information please check out our website!


    Event Details:
    Theme: Color Outside the Lines – Celebrating Creativity and Breaking Barriers 
    Date:     Friday, March 6, 2026
    Time:     8:00 AM - 1:15 PM 
    Location:     Kirkhof Center 2250 (Grand River Room)
    1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 


    GOCS Tentative Agenda: 
    8:00 AM - 8:50 AM |     Registration & Light Breakfast
    9:00 AM - 9:10 AM |     Opening Remarks
    9:15 AM - 10:00 AM |     Breakout Session #1
    10:05 AM - 10:50 AM |     Breakout Session #2
    11:00AM - 12:00PM |     Lunch + Keynote Speaker
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Campus Tours
    12:45 PM - 1:15 PM | Group Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

    Girls of Color Summit 2026 – Group Registration Opens January 19th!

    Group registration will be available for schools that have confirmed their attendance with the GOCS Planning Committee. Feel free to reach out to cwge@gvsu.edu for additional details.