OVAHNESS Leadership SumMit

Los angeles

The OVAHNESS Leadership Summit is back! This year, OVAHNESS 2.0, will be a day-long experience curated with intentional conversations and activations for participants to reflect on the future of both Ballroom community and culture through the mind, body and soul.

We have crafted a space for Ballroom to hear from Ballroom.

This year’s summit will commence Friday, October 25th from 9:00 am - 6:30 pm in Los Angeles.

The day will feature mic-dropping speeches, hands-on creative workshops, and spirit-stirring family discussions curated to inspire and move us future-forward as a community. If you would like to propose a session, review the submission guidelines linked here and below.

International Ballroom members and affiliates are eligible to attend, free of charge.

SEPTEMBER 13 | Call for Category Deadline

OCTOBER 11 | Registration Deadline

OCTOBER 18 | Registration Deadline (Extended)

OCTOBER 25 | Event Day

This won’t be your typical Ballroom gathering, don’t miss out.

CALL FOR CATEGORIES

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THIS YEAR, OUR FOCUS IS ON BALLROOM.

Ovahness 2.0 is a chance to learn from those doing the work. The summit will feature a number of unique opportunities created to inspire and move us future-forward as a community.

We know that we have most—if not all—of the answers. That’s why you are invited to participate and share wisdom that will shape the future of Ballroom. Consider this an opportunity to showcase your past projects, new programs, skills, ideas and visions for the Ballroom community.

We want to hear from you! Submissions are due by September 13. The summit is a chance to showcase your work with everyone and reflect on the positive contributions you have made in your family and the larger community. Consider this a each-one teach-one kind of gathering.

We will highlight change-makers within our community—those who are working for both individual and collective growth. Consider submitting a Category for Ovahness 2.0 today!

SUBMISSIONS HAVE CLOSED. SEE THE 2024 SPEAKER LIST BELOW.