Events
Champions for Change — May, 6, 2026 —
Champions for Change — May, 6, 2026 —
Join United WE and our allies for our signature event of 2026.
In-Person and Streaming Virtually
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7:30 - 9:30AM
CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Join us for a milestone breakfast convening leaders in person and virtually nationwide. We will shine a spotlight on extraordinary individuals who design spaces and places that elevate women and strengthen our businesses, communities, and economies.
Attendees will include civic leaders, policymakers, business executives, philanthropists, community changemakers, media, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. An estimated 1,000 guests will join in-person from around the region, with an additional 1,000 guests nationwide joining virtually through a high-quality, professionally-produced broadcast experience.
Institute Forum
At United WE, we invest in rigorous research that identifies the barriers to women’s economic and civic participation—and, just as importantly, illuminates pathways toward meaningful solutions. As part of a five-year national research partnership with the University of Notre Dame exploring local political ambition and the pathways that influence who steps forward to serve, United WE seeks to better understand the drivers of women’s civic and political engagement. We invite you to join us in conversation with the research team on Tuesday, March 24, at 10:00 AM, to hear about their latest findings, what they reveal about today’s civic landscape, and the opportunities to strengthen participation in local leadership.