About the Summit The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) invites community leaders, practitioners, and organizations to submit proposals to present at the Leading Change Summit 2026: The Ripple Effect. This three-day summit will bring together shelter staff, community partners, and service providers from across Alberta to strengthen trauma-informed, violence informed, and culturally responsive approaches to violence prevention and intervention. Grounded in the understanding that meaningful change happens through connection and shared learning, The Ripple Effect will explore how individual actions, community leadership, and cross-sector collaboration can create a lasting impact for survivors of violence. Buy Tickets Now Click Here for Member Rates Attendees can take advantage of discounted hotel rates at the River Cree Resort and Casino. Please refer to your ticket confirmation email for booking details and rate information. Become A Sponsor!Learn More Why Sponsor the 2026 Leading Change Summit? Your sponsorship doesn’t just support an event, it positions your organization as a visible, values-driven leader in one of Alberta’s most urgent social issues. The Leading Change Summit brings together the people shaping policy, practice, advocacy, and community safety across the province. By aligning your brand with this work, you demonstrate a powerful commitment to building safer, healthier futures for all Albertans. What Your Sponsorship Makes Possible With your support, ACWS can strengthen the frontline workforce, elevate survivor-centred innovations, and accelerate the cross-sector collaboration required to address gender-based violence in meaningful, lasting ways. You help drive the ripple effect, change that spreads far beyond the event itself. Click Here for the Full Sponsorship Package! Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Leading Change Summit? Email conferences@acws.ca.
