EVENT
Black Wealth Connect Women’s Summit: Metamorphosis
The Black Wealth Connect Women’s Summit: Metamorphosis will be a powerful day of empowerment, enlightenment, and celebration dedicated to the resilience and strength of women from the African diaspora. Our focus on financial literacy highlights economic empowerment as a key driver of personal and collective transformation.
Through a carefully curated program, attendees will engage with thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and inspiring keynote speeches from influential community voices. They will also get to experience a vibrant showcase of African art, live performances, and pop-up stores offering diverse products from across the diaspora. This immersive event celebrates African culture and provides opportunities for networking, collaboration, and empowerment.
When: Saturday 9 November, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Footscray Community Arts
Cost: $85—125
THEME
Our main theme Metamorphosis symbolises the transformative journey of women in the African diaspora. It embodies overcoming challenges, embracing growth, emerging stronger, and highlighting the power of community support.
WHO IS THIS FOR
We believe that by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds, we can create a space for meaningful dialogue and collaboration around important topics such as financial literacy, mental health, and community building. Our one-day financial summit is specifically designed to engage with:
Female entrepreneurs
Businesses
Educators and mentors
Community leaders
Artists and creatives
Health and wellness advocates
The Black Wealth Women’s Summit is an inclusive event focused on addressing key issues related to equality and representation. We welcome people of all genders and backgrounds to join us in working towards a successful and equitable future for everyone.
This event is Auslan interpreted.
While the Footscray Arts heritage building and outdoor spaces pose challenges, they are actively seeking solutions and value your input. Their warehouse venues are wheelchair accessible, and they offer assistance for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impairments. Please call or email with the details provided below if you would like support to plan your journey.
Phone: 03 9362 8888
Email: reception@footscrayarts.com
Black Wealth Connect Women’s Summit: Metamorphosis is co-presented by Black Wealth Connect, Next in Colour and Footscray Community Arts as part of the Future Reset: Diasporic Dreaming project.
This project is supported by VicHealth through its Future Healthy initiative.