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INSPIRE
Be encouraged by the stories of other leaders in your community.
EMPOWER
Build a network with our strong and dynamic community of women.
INNOVATE
Learn tips, tricks, and life hacks to incorporate into your day-to-day life.
ENGAGE
Join a community of women
who are passionate about
personal growth.
ABOUT ROAR 2026
Registration is open.
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We are proud to share that the 10th Anniversary ROAR Women's Symposium will be held on
Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Alliance Convention Center in Burlington.
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WHY ROAR?
Here, we celebrate women — the doers, the dreamers, the changemakers, and world-shakers. Featuring a networking session, panel discussions, and dynamic speakers, the Women’s Symposium connects and empowers women of all walks of life to share their stories, build their networks, and unlock their potential. Your This symposium is the perfect opportunity to grow with, learn from, and become inspired by women inside and outside of your field.
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DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.
All attendees will be served a light continental breakfast and lunch buffet. If you have any dietary needs (i.e, allergies, restrictions), please notify the Chamber through email.
ROAR EMAIL ADDRESS:
2026 AGENDA
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
7:30am
Attendee Check-In Begins
Vendor Marketplace Opens
8:45am
Welcome / Symposium Kick Off
9:00am
Keynote Speaker, Lisa Sun
9:30am
​Fireside Chat - TBA SOON!
10:00am
Vendor Marketplace Break
10:30am
Fireside Chat - TBA SOON!
11:00am
Morning Speaker - TBA SOON!
11:45am
Networking Lunch
1:00pm
Keynote Address
2:00pm
Speaker Meet & Greet Social
KEYNOTE
SPEAKER
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Meet the woman helping redefine confidence for women everywhere. Lisa Sun, Founder & CEO of GRAVITAS and bestselling author of Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence, is taking the ROAR stage. Her message is powerful, relatable, and deeply inspiring—designed to help women rise with authenticity, courage, and purpose. As ROAR celebrates 10 years of empowering women, Lisa’s message is the perfect reminder of how far we’ve come—and how powerful we can become.​
VENUE
1214 Turrentine St.
Burlington, NC 27215
The Prosperity Hall of the Alliance Convention Center is home to this year's Women's Symposium. This convention center offers 13,000 square feet of space, which can accommodate more than 900 guests.
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To offer an enhanced marketplace for vendors to display resources, sell products, and interact with attendees, vendors will be setup in the Inspiration Hall directly next to Prosperity Hall.
SPONSORSHIP
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ROAR wouldn’t be the same without the support of incredible sponsors.
Their dedication to empowering women and strengthening our community plays
a vital role in bringing ROAR to life. We’re grateful for their partnership as we
celebrate 10 years of inspiring women to lead with confidence and purpose.​
Presenting Sponsor
Event Champion
Technology Access Sponsor​
Convergence Technologies​
Stage Sponsor
Photobooth Sponsor​
Always Best Care Senior Services
COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
Planning the Details
2025 COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Anna Hicks, Glen Raven, Inc.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Emily Denisar, Bobbitt Construction
Allison Gant, The Blue Ridge Institute
Tracey Grayzer, Impact Alamance
Reagan C. Gural, Alamance Chamber
Sarah Hardin, Alamance Community College
Kelly McKinney, Elon University
Nikki Ratliff, Burlington Housing Authority
Kelly Roberts, Alamance Chamber
Kristin Simon, Cone Health
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Providing equal, affordable access to menstrual hygiene products for all.
We will be collecting items for the Period Project as our 2026 responsible business activity. The need of these supplies for girls in our local school system is high, and the impact of your donation is great. Below you will find a list of items that will be collected at the ROAR event. We encourage all attendees to bring as many items as you like.
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Menstrual Pads (Please ensure these are menstrual pads and are NOT designed for incontinence. Items need to be in packaging that states individual wrapped.)
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Underwear Liners
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Tampons
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Boxes of Ziplock Bags (Quart sized)