Event

2025 Girlhood Summit

October 11, 2025
St. Catherine University
One Day. Hundreds of Voices. Infinite Possibility. The Girlhood Summit returns on October 11 to uplift and ignite the next generation.

What is Girlhood?

"Girlhood," within the context of the mission of the Ann Bancroft Foundation, refers to the formative period in the life of anyone who identifies as a girl. This phase is characterized by significant physical, emotional, and social development, including the exploration of identity, relationships, and societal roles. Girlhood often encompasses the experiences, challenges, and milestones that shape a young girl's growth into womanhood, including education, friendships, family dynamics, and the broader cultural and societal expectations placed on girls. The foundation believes that anyone who identifies as a girl, regardless of her background or circumstances, deserves the opportunity to realize her potential fully. Girlhood, therefore, is not just a stage of life but a critical journey of inspiration and empowerment, where the experiences, support, and opportunities provided can profoundly shape a girl's ability to live authentically and achieve her aspirations.

Save the Date

2025 Girlhood Summit
Saturday, October 11, 2025
St. Catherine University

In celebration of International Day of the Girl Child

 

Join us for the second annual Girlhood Summit, an unforgettable day of creativity, connection, and celebration!

Hosted by the Ann Bancroft Foundation, the 2025 Girlhood Summit brings together middle and high school girls, gender-expansive youth, mentors, families, and community allies from across Minnesota. Together, we’ll uplift the power, vision, and voices of the next generation.

 

What to Expect

Building on the inspiring energy of our inaugural 2024 Summit, this year’s event will once again welcome hundreds of youth and changemakers for a day designed by and for young people.

Highlights include:

  • Youth-led presentations showcasing resilience, creativity, and bold ideas
  • Interactive workshops in STEM, the arts, wellness, personal development, and more
  • Mentorship circles & networking with inspiring role models and leaders
  • A full day of joy, learning, and community-building

Speakers & Program

Stay tuned! We’ll be announcing our exciting lineup of speakers, performers, and sessions soon.

Registration

Registration opens soon! Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates.

Let’s Celebrate Girlhood—Together

Mark your calendar for October 11, 2025, and get ready for a day of empowerment, inspiration, and connection at St. Catherine University. We can’t wait to gather again with the bold dreamers and future leaders of Minnesota.

Want a taste of what’s to come?

Check out highlights from the 2024 Girlhood Summit—including session descriptions, youth talks, and a photo gallery.

Event Partners

St. Catherine University - Sustained by a legacy of visionary women, St. Catherine University guides a diverse community of students to learn and discern wisely, and live and lead justly — all to power lives of meaning.