Inspire, Innovate, Empower, Transform: Together We Shape a Sustainable Future

I have just returned from New York City where I was so fortunate to be able to attend the  BPW International Leader’s Summit and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). It was wonderful to see so many BPW Sisters attending from around the world and hear of the work they are doing in their countries. There were members from

43 countries attending the Leader’s Summit.

There were over 100 BPW members holding UN Passes from not only BPW International but other NGO’s for CSW. Everyone was working so hard to attend the meetings, as well as a number of BPW members doing presentations during Parallel Events (outside the UN)and SideEvents (usually inside the UN or in a country’s mission).

It was not all work, however – special thanks to NFBPWC member Emily VanVleck for organizing a Theatre night for many attendees to see the terrific Broadway show “Six.” It was a fantastic show, and I know everyone enjoyed an evening of sister-hood are fun during a busy week.

I will be heading to Malta in May to attend the European Conference. I look forward to bringing back many learnings that I can share with our region.

The NAC Conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in September 2026 – date to be confirmed when a venue has been selected. Make sure to put this in your calendars – we are planning a great line-up of speakers, a Leader’s Summit, a Youth Symposium and a trip to Niagara Falls, not to mention the chance to meet members that will attend from other Regions. I hope to see many of you there.

Warm wishes,

Karin Gorgerat BPW International
Regional Coordinator North America
and Caribbean