Let’s Create A Culture of Connection
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Friday, August 28, 2026 — 9 am to 4 pm
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton
What is the Summit all about?
More than at any time in our human history, we are so accessible to one another, and yet, so disconnected. We’re experiencing a loneliness epidemic, and minorities are being pushed further and further to the fringes of society, creating more and more isolation.
It’s Time for a revolution!
At this summit, we will discuss how the revolution starts with us connecting to our inner knowing — who we are, what our emotions are telling us — and tapping into our deeper wisdom. This is where we will find ourselves.
We will discuss how we can find our community when we are in touch with our inner community.
The topic of Ubuntu, which roughly translates as "humanity towards others" or "I am because we are,” will be brought to light, and how we can incorporate this ancient wisdom into our daily communities.
How do we change?
We know we’re disconnected and isolated. We feel it! We also feel exhausted from attempting to do it all by ourselves. We know we’ve lost a sense of community, connection, and social nourishment, but… how do we actually create that in our lives?
EVEN NOW, Change is possible.
The Creating a Culture of Connection Summit is about building relationships with ourselves, each other, and our greater community.
This is an interactive, hands-on learning experience open to everyone. We welcome all walks of life to exchange ideas, gather inspiration, garner support, and find each other long after the Summit is over to continue building lasting, REAL change in our communities.
JOIN US!
What you can look forward to
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WELCOME
9:00-9:30 am Mingle, Social, Radical Welcome
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THE WHY
9:30-10:00 am
How did this Summit come about?
Creating a shared definition of connection and belonging
What can you expect today?
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The Inner Revolution - Connection Within
10-11:30 am
Connection at the level of emotionIntuition/Trusting Ourselves and our Inner Knowing
Self Care vs. Community Care: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
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Connection with Each Other
11:30-12 pm
Community Living Room visitor/listener panel
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Lunch/Break/Connection
12-1 pm
Connection stations available, prompts at tables
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Connection with Each Other
1 - 2 pm
What does it really mean to build relationships?
Correction, Repair, and Navigating Conflict
Connecting at the level of emotion
Values-Based Frameworks vs. Policy-Based Frameworks
Doing vs. Being
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Connection with Wider Sources
2 - 3 pm
Ubuntu: I am because we are
Connection with Nature/the wider world
Connection with ancestors, culture, arts, spirituality/something bigger than myself
What does it mean to build and sustain a beloved community?
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What’s Next?
3 - 4 pm
Community Building
How do we continue the conversation?
Closing connection activity
Frequently Asked Questions
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At the very least, you will meet people, get a warm smile, hear some cool ideas, and have lunch.
At the most, you may make friends, connect with collaborators, find the people that really get you, learn some ideas about how to connect with yourself and others, definitely lunch, and you may just have some fun in the process.
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We are requesting a flat fee of $50 per attendee. This covers our overhead cost and catering.
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