About this Event
Girls Change The World Summit
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in collaboration with
Girls Rule Foundation & Rio Salado College
The Summit is skill building and resume building!
Join us for this annual event filled with inspiration, encouragement and life-changing leadership skills. You’ll hear from local female entrepreneurs, industry leaders and Tempe Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid.
• Financial literacy workshops
• Inspiring speakers and mentors
• Leadership workshops
• Dressing for success fashion show
• Free head shots
“Thank you for the Summit! I had fun and I’m leaving with a lot of
great tools and ideas that will help me and my goals.”
– Julia, age 15
Helping Young Women to Lead and Succeed
Register you and your friends today → Grab your tickets below.
❤️ WHEN: Friday Reception 3/27 from 630-8pm, Saturday Summit 3/28 from 830am-2pm - includes continental breakfast and lunch.
❤️WHERE: Rio Salado College Conference Center, 2323 West 14th St. Tempe, AZ 85281
❤️WHO: Young Women ages 14-19 who want to accomplish their big goals and learn skills sets for success.
❤️REGISTER: Register below for one or both days. Friday reception is complimentary thanks to our sponsors. Saturday summit is $15pp, if you need a scholarship use promo code 'gift'. Registrations close March 23.
❤️APPLY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $1000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: Jr & Sr high school girls in Arizona – read the requirements and apply for a chance to win The Girls Change The World $1000 Scholarship. Applications open Feb 9-close Mar 13. Winners will be celebrated at the Friday reception and the 6 winners will be awarded at the Summit.
Fuel Your Dreams. Become Your Best Self. Change The World.
❤️ WHAT TO EXPECT:
✔ Learn practical leadership skills you need for school, life, goals and your future
✔ Have fun with great people, includes breakfast and lunch
✔ Learn money skills to learn how to earn more, save more, & budget better
✔ Meet and connect with inspiring local female leaders and mentors
✔ Get informed around college scholarships and a list of scholarship opportunities
✔ Celebrate six girls winning $1000 for college – The Girls Change The World Scholarship
✔ BONUS – All attendees earn a certificate of completion for 6 hours of leadership training for your resume
REGISTER: Register below for one or both days. Friday reception is complimentary thanks to our sponsors. Saturday summit is $15pp, if you need a scholarship use promo code 'gift'. Registrations close March 23.
SUMMIT FAQ’S:
- Drop off: Free parking is on site, if you are dropping girls off just look for the balloons at the front door. Continental breakfast servied 830-9am.
- Attire/Bring: Casual cute attire is appropriate. Please NO cut off shorts or half shirts. Bring a water bottle and a light sweater if you get cold easily. We always take a ton of pictures!
- Payment: Friday is complimentary thanks to our sponsors. Saturday is $15 pp - if you need a scholarship use promo code 'gift'. You can attend one or both.
- Onsite Supervision: Registered attendees are responsible for remaining in the designated Summit areas throughout the event. The event producers are not responsible for attendees who leave the event spaces.
- Photography: The event is photographed and videotaped. By registering you will be a part of our photos.
- Tag/Credit: On socials please tag @girlsrulefdn and/or use #shineyourlight and #girlschangetheworld.
- Questions? Please email [email protected] call 602-327-2619.
- APPLY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $1000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: Jr & Sr high school girls in Arizona – read the requirements and apply for a chance to win The Girls Change The World $1000 Scholarship. Applications open Feb 9-close Mar 13. Winners will be celebrated at the Friday reception and the 6 winners will be awarded at the Summit.
- Summit Agenda:
❤️ Friday Reception:
6:30-8pm light appetizers – mix, mingle, all welcome, celebrate the 2026 nominees
❤️ Saturday Summit:
8:30-9am – Registration, continental breakfast and free head shots
9am – We start the day!
9-11:30am Program/speakers/workshops
11:30-12:30: Lunch, the fashion show and special guest speaker
12:30-2pm: Program/speakers, award 6 $1000 scholarship winners
2pm: End the day
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Landings Credit Union, Caliente Construction Inc, Tempe Officers Association, Austin Commercial, City of Tempe, Rio Salado College, Girls Rule Foundation.
#GirlsChangeTheWorld
"Empowered girls become empowered women who change the world"
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rio Salado College, 2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 17.85
