Building the Bigger We Conference
Join us at Building the Bigger We, The Vermont Network’s 2025 Conference, happening on June 4th in Burlington, VT.
If connection is the antidote to violence, our strength lies in making those connections bigger and bolder. Like the mycelium networks beneath the forest floor—nourishing and sustaining life—our community is rooted in cultivating ecosystems where every person can thrive.
Join us as we explore what it means to grow our movement—in people and in perspective—and work together to build the bigger we.
During the conference we’ll explore questions like:
- 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
WHERE: Hotel Champlain, Burlington, VT
Conference Agenda
8:00am-9:00am: Coffee Hour and Registration
9:00am-10:15am: Welcome and Opening from Keynote Speaker
10:15am-10:30am: Break
10:30am-12:00pm: Morning Workshops (see workshop list below)
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm-2:30pm: Afternoon Workshops (see workshop list below)
2:30pm-2:45pm: Break
2:45-4:00pm: Closing Session
4:00pm-6:00pm: Reception, attendees will be entered into a raffle to win mocktail and mushroom themed prizes!
Featured Workshops
- Growing Capacity to be with Conflict: Resourcing Ourselves through the Body with Amanda Franz
- The Lullaby Project: Connection and Healing One Song at a Time with Healing Together Project Partners
- Tapping New Perspectives: How to Establish Diverse Advisory Groups with Andrea Van Liew
And many more! Check back here for updates.
Looking for Information About Our Summit?
On Thursday, June 5th we will be hosting a one-day summit for Vermont Network member organizations only. If you’d like more information, please reach out to Chani Waterhouse at [email protected].