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Why Attend WCC Events?

WCC events connect you with changemakers, amplify underrepresented voices, and turn ideas into real policy impact at the city and state level.

By attending, you’ll gain civic skills, learn from experts, and collaborate on solutions to pressing social justice issues. You’ll also join a network that influences policy, helps shape civic solutions, and works with institutions to co-create strategies that drive meaningful, lasting progress.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a trusted community working to advance women and strengthen communities across New York City.

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We feature WCC events, co-hosted events, partner events, and external events that support and promote women’s rights and civic engagement in NYC.

The 7th Annual Step-By-Step Women of Color Entrepreneurs Conference

NYCCW's annual conference celebrates, connects, and empowers women of color entrepreneurs and small business owners from underinvested communities.

May. 16 2026 9:30 am Harmonie Club

Women in Tech, Networking Event & Elevator Pitch NYC

Network with women in Tech, Fintech, HealthTech, AI & more. Connect with founders, professionals & entrepreneurs driving innovation.

May. 19 2026 7:00 pm Eastpoint Bar

New York's Agenda for Women: A Conversation with Commissioner Denise Miranda

Built on WCC’s State of NYC Women Conference, the symposium on affordability, and research on the challenges facing women across New York City.

Jun. 10 2026 12:30 pm Online

WCC Symposium: Health Across a Lifetime

In the Health Across a Lifetime symposium, explore how funding pressures, care gaps, and policy instability shape women's health across a lifetime.

Jun. 18 2026 9:00 am Barnard College

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WCC Symposium: Health Across a Lifetime

On June 18, 2026, Women Creating Change (WCC), in partnership with Women.NYC, The New York Economic Development Corporation (NYEDC), and Barnard College, will host the Health Across a Lifetime symposium.

This symposium is part of WCC's 2026 issue-specific convening series, which provides deeper, focused exploration of the critical challenges surfaced at the State of NYC Women Conference, advancing cross-sector solutions rooted in research, lived experience, and action.

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Barnard College, 3009 Broadway (at 117th Street), New York, NY 10027
Learn more: explore individual tickets, the agenda, get to know the speakers, learn about the sponsors, read the FAQs, and register to attend.

Testimonials

See what attendees are saying about our events.

'I realized I have a voice, and I need to use it. Right now, I feel more motivated than ever to make change happen.'

Workshop Participant

Empowerment Workshop Jun. 2023

'After the symposium, I felt fired up to take action. There was so much research shared, and I’m excited to see how it turns into real change. Feeling inspired and ready to see what we can do as individuals.'

Conference Attendee

Power of Participation Symp Apr. 2025

'I knew the story and that women make less, but the screening hit me even harder. We’ve made progress, but there’s still a long way to go. It’s scary, but inspiring with women like this out there.'

Participant

Lilly Legacy Screening Jul. 2025

'For its 110th anniversary, Women Creating Change reminded us all of why the organization was created and the importance of Women to the future of our city and our democracy.'