2026 Girls
Change The World Summit

To lead with courage. To pursue her big dreams. To build her confidence. To learn leadership skills. To stand strong in a world full of pressure and comparison.

"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

At the Summit you will:

Come spend a fun, high-energy day with ambitious girls like you while building confidence, leadership, and real-life skills for your future.

🎤Meet inspiring female entrepreneurs, leaders, and Tempe Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid
💡Learn confidence and leadership skills you can use in school, life, and your future career
👗Enjoy a fun Dressing for Success Fashion Show
💰Gain smart money and financial literacy skills
📸Get a FREE professional headshot for your resume or LinkedIn
💖Connect with other motivated girls and supportive mentors
🎓Receive a certificate for 6 hours of leadership training for your resume
🏆Celebrate six girls winning $1,500 Girls Change the World Scholarships

Come ready to learn, laugh, connect, and discover the leader in you. 💫

Parents love this event because girls gain real-life skills, confidence, leadership training, and positive mentors in a safe, empowering environment.

Fuel Your Dreams. Become Your Best Self. Change The World.

Six of our past scholarship winners:

"I give you all 5 stars for the summit it was my first time. I loved learning the leadership principles and meeting so many inspirational women."

Kara

age 15

"I am kicking my smallness mindset to the curb. At this Summit I learned to remove negative mindsets and now anything is possible for me."

Bella

age 14

Reg is closed.

Reception 3/27 from 6:30-8pm Summit 3/28 from 8:30am-2pm

Registration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Pay at the door. If you are registered you do not have to print your tickets.

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SUMMIT FAQ's:

Drop off: Free parking on site, if you are dropping girls off just look for the balloons at the front door.
Attire/Bring: Casual cute attire is appropriate. Please NO or half shirts. Bring a water bottle and a light sweater if you get cold easily. We always take a ton of pictures!
Parents: are encouraged to attend Friday's reception. But we ask only girls at Saturday' Summit
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 use #shineyourlight and #girlschangetheworld.
Questions?: Please email dena@girlsrulefoundation.org call 602-327-2619.