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The Equity Paradox Conference brings together leaders, advocates, researchers, and community members committed to advancing racial equity and systems change. Grounded in the foundational work of the Racial Equity Institute (REI), this conference creates space for critical dialogue, learning, and action.

This year’s conference will explore the paradoxes that exist within equity work, where progress and resistance coexist, and how we can collectively move forward with courage, accountability, and intention.

Attendees will engage in:
❋ Transformative workshops and panels 
❋ Community-driven discussions 
❋ Advocacy and action-based learning 
❋ Networking 
Our Purpose

The Equity Paradox Conference exists to move people from awareness to action. We deepen understanding of structural racism, equip participants with real tools for racial equity analysis, and center community-driven solutions — all while building a network of change agents committed to accountability and justice.

Reconnect with purpose — and the people driving change.

Registration

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Early Bird Registration
$600.00

May – June 30
Lock in the lowest rate and join the conversation early.

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • The highest level of partnership, built for organizations ready to lead. As Presenting Sponsor, your brand is woven throughout the entire conference experience — from opening remarks to closing moments.

    • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor across all materials

    • Opportunity to provide opening remarks

    • Logo placement (top tier) on website, program, and signage

    • Dedicated social media spotlight

    • Vendor table + premium placement

    • 5 complimentary registrations

  • Make a bold statement where it counts. Gold Sponsors receive prominent visibility and direct recognition during our keynote session — one of the conference's highest-traffic moments.

    • Prominent logo placement on all materials

    • Recognition during keynote session

    • Social media recognition

    • Vendor table

    • 4 complimentary registrations

  • Meaningful presence, real impact. Silver Sponsors are woven into the fabric of the conference with consistent visibility across sessions and materials.

    • Logo placement on website and program

    • Recognition during sessions

    • Vendor table

    • 3 complimentary registrations

  • Show up for the community. This tier is designed for organizations that want to demonstrate their commitment to equity without a large investment — your support still moves the work forward.

    • Logo listed on website and program

    • Verbal recognition

    • 2 complimentary registrations

  • Every contribution counts. Supporting Sponsors help make this conference possible and are recognized as valued partners in the movement toward equity and justice.

    • Name listed in program and website

    • 1 complimentary registration

Sponsor Registration 
Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Three

Look Forward & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm