International Women's Day 2025 - Colorado Springs March 8, 2025 8 - 4:30 P
International Women's Day 2025 - Colorado Springs March 8, 2025 8 - 4:30 P
2025 Theme - Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress!
Call for Speakers
Deadline to apply is October 30, 2024
Zonta’s International Women’s Day Conference is approaching on March 8, 2025, and we are excited to invite speakers to join us! We are seeking six breakout session speakers and two keynote speakers to share their insights. This year’s theme is Invest in Women, and our sentiment is Celebrating, Educating, and Showcasing Women. Investing in women can be done in many ways other than just financially.
If you have a presentation that aligns with these themes, we encourage you to apply.
IWD 2025 has a new twist!
Location
Our team Is working on a new location for this special event. Stay tuned for the final determination!
Draft Agenda
This year we will have a day long event with keynote speakers, breakout topics, and of course delicious food to keep your energy up! We will be going from 8 - 4:30 with lots of breaks for you to view the exhibit tables, network with other women and reflect on the things you have learned.
The Food
You know we love a good brunch, but the meal we have planned for this day is going to make your mouth water and give you lots of options. Stay tuned for the final menu!
Ways You Can Help
Yellow Rose - $200
Young Women in Leadership Award - $100
Young Women in Leadership Award - $100
This donation supports our International Women's Event Day and helps us bring in even more speakers and extras to our events in the future.
Young Women in Leadership Award - $100
Young Women in Leadership Award - $100
Young Women in Leadership Award - $100
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. Your donation will help us fund two awards for $1000 each to local young women.
Women in Business Award - $150
Young Women in Leadership Award - $100
Women in Business Award - $150
Because Zonta International believes in gender equality, the Jane M. Klausman (JMK) Women in Business Scholarship program helps women pursue undergraduate and master's degrees in business management and overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom. Women of any age, pursuing a business program with major field of special
Because Zonta International believes in gender equality, the Jane M. Klausman (JMK) Women in Business Scholarship program helps women pursue undergraduate and master's degrees in business management and overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom. Women of any age, pursuing a business program with major field of specialization in accounting, economics, finance, business management, business technology, information technology, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field and are living or studying in a Zonta district/region, are eligible. Your donation will help fund one $2000 award to a local woman.
What is IWD?
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Spurred on by the universal female suffrage movement, IWD originated from labor movements in North America and Europe during the early 20th century.
The earliest version reported was a "Women's Day" organized by the Socialist Party of America in New York City on February 28, 1909. IWD became a mainstream global holiday following its adoption by the United Nations in 1977.
Networking
Whether you're new to Colorado Springs, from out of town or have lived here a long time, networking at IWD is special. Why? Because we are here to celebrate women! Bring a friend, a co-worker or come by yourself – we welcome all!
Education
Each year IWD of Colorado Springs, sponsored by Pikes Peak Zonta, provides educational opportunities on topics you may not have explored before. Ask our speakers questions, gather information for yourself or your family on a variety of topics and enjoy the camaraderie of women.
Explore Our Partners and Exhibitors
Visit our booths, learn more about the organizations who support IWD and do a little shopping at the same time.
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