Learn and be inspired at the Momentum NYC Summit
Agenda
December 7th
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Registration, Networking & Breakfast
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Welcome & Acknowledgments
Official opening remarks and acknowledgment of key sponsors, partners, and participants.
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Keynote Speaker
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Teach-In: Women’s Political Power in NYC is Here to Stay
An overview of the significance of women’s political leadership in NYC and across the nation. Interactive facilitation and activities
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunchtime Keynote with Former Speakers
12:45 PM – 1:25 PM
Breakout Session Round 1
Choose 1 of the following panels:
Built to Lead: How Mothers & Caregivers Drive Political Innovation
Reproductive Justice: Our Bodies, Our Future
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM
Breakout Session Round 2
Choose 1 of the following panels:
Leading with Ethics: Rebuilding Trust in Public Leadership
Protecting Mother Earth: Women Leading the Climate Justice Movement
2:15 PM – 2:55 PM
Breakout Session Round 3
Choose 1 of the following panels:
Labor & Women’s Economic Justice: Building a Fair Economy
Common Ground: Intersectional Conversations Across Communities
3:00 PM – 3:40 PM
Breakout Session Round 4
Choose 1 of the following panels:
Finding Joy & Being Well: Self-Care in Political Leadership
Campaigning While Women of Color: Navigating Different Roles in the Political Arena
3:45 PM – 4:25 PM
Breakout Session Round 5
Choose 1 of the following panels:
An Agenda for Safe, Thriving, and Resilient Cities
The Power of Young People: Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
Break
4:30 PM – 4:50 PM
Special Performance: Resistance Revival Chorus
4:55 PM – 5:20 PM
Special Presentation to Term-Limited Councilwomen
Honoring the term-limited Councilwomen, including Speaker Adrienne Adams, for their service and leadership.
5:20PM – 5:30PM
Closing Remarks
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
VIP Networking Drinks
Featured Workshops
The Power of Young People: Cultivating the NextGen” is a dynamic workshop focused on empowering and equipping the next generation of leaders. Through mentorship, skill-building, and collaborative discussions, participants will explore how young people can drive positive change in their communities, take on leadership roles, and cultivate innovative solutions for the future.
Common Ground: Intersectional Conversations Across Identities” is a workshop that fosters dialogue and understanding among AAPI, Muslim/Arab, Black, and Latinx communities. Participants will engage in meaningful conversations to explore shared experiences, challenges, and solidarity across diverse identities, aiming to build bridges, enhance cultural awareness, and promote collective action for social justice.
Teach in Breakouts: Labor & Women’s Economic Justice; Protecting Mother Earth, Leading with Ethics” is a workshop that explores key issues around women’s economic empowerment, labor rights, and environmental sustainability. Through small group discussions, participants will delve into strategies for advancing economic justice, safeguarding the planet, and leading with ethical principles, focusing on the intersection of social and environmental justice.