This first-of-its-kind gathering brought together leading activists, scholars, journalists, and donors committed to strengthening women’s role in American democracy. The two-day summit included panels as well as structured discussion groups, most of which included live visual mapping capturing key themes and takeaways as they emerged. 

2026 Women in democracy summit

New Brunswick, NJ
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
100 attendees

One of the highlights was a lunch panel hosted by the Editor-at Large at The 19th with the only two female governors of New Jersey. The summit was capped off with a special dinner that took place onstage in the Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

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