The Summit is an enriching, cross-cultural experience that aims to empower, educate, and activate the potential of young change makers. Through mentorship from Girl Up experts, thought leaders, celebrity champions and women trailblazers, Summit participants will uncover critical skills and be empowered to serve their communities as defenders of gender equality.

From July 15-17, 2019 more than 400 passionate youth advocates from around the world will gather for the 8th annual Girl Up Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. For three days, these young leaders will learn from influential speakers, engage in skill-based workshops, and participate in a day of action.

Benefits and Criteria

The registration fee covers the cost of all programming, meals (excluding dinner) and transportation for day of action service. The registration fee does NOT cover hotel room. Participants must reserve and pay for their accommodations separately. Only one individual can register at a time. This allows Girl Up to capture all the pertinent information for each participant including birthday, t-shirt size, and dietary needs.

Eligibility

The Leadership Summit is open to students aged 13-22, with a programming especially designed for students in high school. They encourage students of all genders and backgrounds to attend.

Hotel

The JW Marriott Washington DC is the official hotel of the 2019 Girl Up Leadership Summit. The hotel is in the center of downtown Washington, DC, within walking distance of the National Mall and White House. Attendees booking other accommodations can confirm the details of their stay with the hotel of their choice.

Girl Up has reserved a discounted room block at the JW Marriott with a rate of $239 per night, plus tax. To reserve a room, please book online through Girl Up’s unique link (stay tuned – coming soon) to receive the discounted rate of $239/night, plus tax.

Girl Up encourages participants to room together to add to the overall Leadership Summit experience. The online Girl Up Community is a great place to connect with fellow attendees and work out rooming plans. Note: Sharing a room is optional, Girl Up cannot directly match you with other participants and is not responsible for any roommate issues that arise.

Application

Applications for financial assistance to support travel costs to register for and attend the Summit are currently open. Apply here. The deadline to apply for need-based financial assistance is February 15, 2019. Girl Up cannot consider applications after this date.