What: A day-long shared experience for women’s health stakeholders to be informed, involved and inspired to make a difference through advocacy.
When: Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Where: Monona Terrace – Madison, WI
Details: For the eighth year in a row, the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health is hosting a unique convening of those interested in improving the health and lives of Wisconsin women and girls. Over 200 attendees are expected to attend for a day of education, engagement and empowerment opportunities.
This year’s Summit will feature a series of Wisconsin women providing their own advocacy success stories through a 10 minute S.H.E. Speak session, a ceremony to honor our 2017 WAWH Women’s Health Leader Awards, and a special closing keynote by Me Ra Koh. This year’s event will also feature a press event with Representative Sondy Pope and Senator Janis Ringhand introducing the Wisconsin Family Medical Leave Insurance Act. A copy of the full agenda can be found on our event website.
The Champion Sponsor of this year’s event is SafetyNet. Additionally, 17 other organizations and agencies and have sponsored this year’s Summit. Other major sponsors of the event include: BRAVA Magazine, the UW Department of OB/GYN, Community Shares of Wisconsin, Husch Blackwell and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. Summit attendees will also be given the opportunity to network with over 45 exhibitors.
Tickets are still available for all of the events listed above. Those interested can visit bit.ly/wiwomensummit for more information. A copy of the full agenda for the day is attached. Media is welcome to attend any portion of these events and can RSVP to join us by emailing Sara at sara.finger@wiawh.org.