Building the Bigger We Conference
Join us at Building the Bigger We, the Vermont Network’s 2025 Conference, happening on June 4th and 5th in Burlington, VT.
If connection is the antidote to violence, our strength lies in making our connections bigger and bolder. Join us as we explore what it means to grow our movement—in people and perspective—and work together to build the bigger we.
During the conference we’ll explore questions like:
- Why might we—and how do we— invite more voice, perspective, and experience into the movement to end violence?
- How do we break down binaries, embrace difference, and turn our attention toward our shared humanity?
- How do we tend to ourselves and to our existing relationships as our movement grows?
- How do we tell the story of who we are now and who we hope to become?
- What will it take to build the bigger we?
What You Need to Know
WHAT: Building the Bigger We Conference, hosted by the Vermont Network
WHEN: All day Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5
WHERE: Hotel Champlain, Burlington, VT
WHO:
- Day 1: Open to all—connect with community and allies
- Day 2: Only for Vermont Network members
Conference Agenda
On Day 1, we’ll focus on sustaining ourselves, deepening community connections, and amplifying the impact of our collective work toward a violence-free world where every person can thrive.
On Day 2, Vermont Network members will dive into Restoryation data findings and reflect on sustaining ourselves as our movement evolves and grows.
Stay tuned for more details!