The Bellagio Center Convening Program/

Gender Equality Convenings

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024 Bellagio Center Convening Program.

The Gender Equality theme is targeted towards applicants who are dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s leadership through initiatives, policy making, public advocacy and more.

Examples of what this might entail, include:

  • Academics advancing research and scholarship on women’s economic justice and rights, gender studies, women’s leadership, etc.
  • Advocacy and policy groups aligning and disseminating messages about the impact and urgency of gender equality through the medium of their work
  • Leaders who aim to build coalitions, governance frameworks, launch new organizations, catalyze new investment mechanisms and more, which will enable action addressing this pressing issue
  • Practitioners, who are working ‘on the ground’ and on the frontlines of this issue in communities globally, and whose work necessitates an environment for deep thinking on approaches and avenues to impact

We welcome a diverse range of profiles for applicants in this theme. However, all Gender Equality applications will be required to address the theme in a direct and deliberate way.

Successful Convenings:

  • Demonstrate a clear potential to result in impact following the convening
  • Hinge on a clear, specific, and compelling purpose
  • Engage stakeholders necessary for success during and after the convening
  • Have an element of timeliness
  • Focus on participant experience
  • More information here


How We Support:

  • Convening design resources, to help maximize the experience and impact of your convening
  • Modest travel support for eligible participants
  • Travel planning and booking services
  • A dedicated convening lead on-site, as well as amenities such as lodging, food, AV etc.
  • More information HERE

Check back in February 2024 or sign-up for our newsletter below to be notified of the next call for 2025 Bellagio Residency applications.

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