Bridging Religious Divides Symposium & Get Ready to Be Inspired

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Bridging Religious Divides Symposium & Get Ready to Be Inspired 💡
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 26
🕗 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
📍 Location: Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City
💲 Cost: Free & open to the public! (Lunch included)

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Second Annual

Bridging Religious Divides Symposium
Women’s Role in Building Bridges

Are you ready to be inspired and empowered by some of the most influential voices in women’s leadership, diplomacy, and peacebuilding? Utah Global Diplomacy, in partnership with Bellwether International, is thrilled to announce more details for our 2nd Annual Bridging Religious Divides Symposium: Women’s Role in Building Bridges—an incredible event that promises to inform and inspire!

🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 26
🕗 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
📍 Location: Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City
💲 Cost: Free & open to the public! (Lunch included)

Why You Should Attend

This one-day symposium is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of a dynamic community committed to building bridges across divides. Here’s a sneak peek of the powerful sessions and inspiring speakers we have lined up:

Discover the transformative role women play as peacebuilders and change agents, featuring Dr. Debbie Almontaser, Mariah Mercer, and Lou Ann Sabatier.
Gain insight from Dr. Valerie Hudson, who will delve into why true equality and empowerment must start within our own homes.
Learn actionable strategies from Dr. Susan Madsen and Julia Schiwal on creating lasting change and fostering peace.

Our Speakers

Dr. Debbie Almontaser – Founder & CEO, Bridging Cultures Group, Inc.
Julia Schiwal – Program Officer, United States Institute of Peace
Lou Ann Sabatier – Co-Founder, FoRB Women’s Alliance
Mariah Mercer – U.S. Foreign Policy Expert
Rachel Miner – Founder & CEO, Bellwether International
Dr. Susan Madsen – Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership, Utah State University
Dr. Valerie Hudson – University Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M University

With more speakers being confirmed by the day.

Seats are limited, so don’t wait!

👉 Register Now and join us for a day of inspiration, empowerment, and meaningful connections.

For more information on our speakers and session details, visit our website.

Together, we can change the world. We look forward to seeing you there!

Felecia Maxfield-Barrett

President & CEO

Utah Global Diplomacy

Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/26/2024
9:00 am - 3:30 pm