Women's Equality Summit
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A 3-day celebration of women’s voices, power, and possibility. Join 1,200+ women in Knoxville for a bold weekend of connection, creativity, and collective action.
What if we created an event where we advanced Women’s Equality and all you have to do is show up? What if by showing up you helped create an environment where meeting other women, talking about yourself and your ideas was captured in such a way that our community and our lives would be enhanced? What if we then transcend our local space and connect to every woman on the planet and lay the foundation for her life and her community to be improved, also?
And what if you could have fun, celebrate, be entertained, and change the world for women everywhere by spending a late fall weekend in downtown Knoxville at the foothills of the smoky mountains?
Well, we at The GIRL Institute think it would be absolutely awesome. We want to sing, clap, dance and talk about YOU and your world. And here at The GIRL Institute we think you are so incredible we want you to talk to us, vibe with us, and help us create dynamic content...for you, by you and about you.
The GIRL Institute is planning 3 days of fun, community, and networking with over 1200 women and the only thing on the agenda is YOU! That’s right YOU! The GIRL Institute has curated a space for Women to be seen and heard. We’ve brought in over 20 nonprofits, our local businesses and speakers from around the world to share ideas and hear from you.
Speakers
Dynamic voices from around the world.
Dynamic voices from around the world in your own backyard share stories, ideas, and conversations that matter.
Speakers coming soon.
Sponsors
Powered by purpose.
This event is made possible by mission-driven partners who believe in a future led by women.
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Schedule
3 days. All in.
From panels to performances, every moment is designed to celebrate, elevate, and inspire.
Full agenda coming soon.
FAQs
Got questions? We got you.
Quick answers to everything you need to know before the weekend begins.
Absolutely. We encourage you to purchase multiple items from The GIRL Institute and from our sponsors and speakers.
There will be a scheduled audience Q & A at the end of each panel topic. And there will be a couple of planned events to interact with our speakers.
Yes. In fact we think our sponsors are so special they will have a sponsor tent with their information in the nonprofit village
All people needing a seat will need to have a ticket.
We are partnering with our local food and beverage providers to have snacks and liquids available. But feel free to bring your own. We aren't forcing our choices on you.
Although this is for women of all ages we will have some content that may be age specific. We will make an announcement so each woman can decide for themselves and their children what will be accepted.
We are taking all dietary lifestyles into consideration as we schedule food and beverages. But if your needs are crucial to your enjoyment of the day please pack some emergency items for yourself.
Yes.
We will be working with Eventbrite and honor their cancellation policies. You will be able to donate your ticket to someone in the community who is a little tight on funds so they can be lifted.
We think we have dynamic content for all three days of the WE Summit but you are welcome to attend as much as your schedule will allow.
Yes.
Absolutely. We understand busy schedules and want you here for all or part of your day. We have ongoing events throughout the weekend so come as you are and when you can.
To keep paper to a minimum you will receive an e-ticket through the Eventbrite app. Just show up with your phone and someone from The GIRL Institute team will check you in.
We will be providing some extra events and some of them you will need to register for. Please check in with the Eventbrite app
This event is based on equality. We believe everyone is a VIP and have curated an experience that celebrates everyone and leaves no need for a system of hierarchy.
Hey, this is for you so be YOU!
There are scheduled after panel topic discussions at The GIRL Institute Tent located in the nonprofit village
This is available on the Eventbrite site
We will be publishing our event schedule and any updates on the Eventbrite app for this event.
There will be a check in table as you arrive at the amphitheater.
If tickets are still available then ticket purchase will be made available on site the days of the event.
Yes, we are partnering with these hotels and use this code when booking
If we have panel slots open we would love to hear from you or your organization. Please reach out to lisa@thegirlinstitute.org
We would love to partner with your organization. We have many sponsorship tiers available. Please reach out to lisa@thegirlinstitute.org
For those requesting to speak please reach out with your area of expertise to lisa@thegirlinstitute.org
Our venue is covered and will allow us to go ahead even if it rains.
This event is for anyone of any age. If some panel content is deemed inappropriate we will make an announcement beforehand.
lisa@thegirlinstitute.org
October 24-26th 2025
There will not be shuttles. We will try to assist those with disabilities.
Blackstock Lot
640 Blackstock Ave
Locust Street Garage
540 Locust Street
City County Building Garage
400 West Main Street
Dwight Kessel Garage
900 State Street
