# Event Details - **Event Name**: International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 08:15 am – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Theme: Her Story, Our Stories!About this EventThis year, we proudly celebrate our 10th anniversary. Poderoza is a biennial conference held on the first Saturday in March. Founded in 2015 by scholars and community activists Terza Silva Lima-Neves and Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim, Poderoza was created to center, uplift, and celebrate those who identify as Cabo Verdean women. Since the inaugural Poderoza Conference in 2016 at Providence College, the conference has welcomed hundreds of participants from across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Cabo Verde.Full Conference Program: Available at www.poderozaconference.com on February 7, 2026. Registration/Breakfast: 8:15-9:00 amOpening ceremony: 9 - 9:45 amVendors Showcase: 10am - 4 pmSession 1: 10 - 11 amSession 2: 11am - 12 pmLunch: 12 - 1:30 pmSession 3: 1:45- 2:45 pmPerformance: 2:50-3:15 pmSession 4: 3:20 - 4:20pmNetworking: 4:20 - 5:30 pm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/international-conference-on-cabo-verdean-women-poderoza2026/100001977958359699 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 55.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Providence - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: Providence College - **lat**: 41.8440047 - **long**: -71.4347475 - **full address**: Providence College, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/db29cb1fb40f6d97a011b2de1632e197213cb998c77c0118a73dd459abaad5de-rimg-w1200-h900-dcbaa593-gmir.jpg?v=1766272580 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026 being held? - **A:** International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026 takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 08:15 am to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Providence College, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026? - **A:** Tickets for International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026 are priced at USD 55 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailableLIMITED EDITION PODEROZA TShirt: SIZE XSUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableLIMITED EDITION PODEROZA TShirt: SIZE SUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableLIMITED EDITION PODEROZA TShirt: SIZE MUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableLIMITED EDITION PODEROZA TShirt: SIZE LUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableLIMITED EDITION PODEROZA TShirt: XLUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableLIMITED EDITION PODEROZA TShirt: XXLUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableBusiness and Organization Showcase ParticipantsUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailableCollege StudentUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableParticipants, 60 years and olderUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableSession LeadersFreeAvailableSponsors and PartnersFreeAvailablePC and Lincoln School: students, faculty and staffFreeAvailableMiddle and High School StudentsFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026? - **A:** International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026 is organized by Terza Silva Lima-Neves and Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women #poderoza2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Terza is the founding president of the Cape Verdeans of the Carolinas Association and is active in local organizations that promote the empowerment of women and girls. She lives in Charlotte with her husband, Luis and their children. Website: terzalimaneves.com; Twitter: @DrTLimaNeves; Instagram: @kriolamommyscholar\r\n \r\nDr. AMINAH FERNANDES PILGRIM is a Kriola who is also of Barbadian descent, a mother, educator, organizer, author and artist. A graduate of Duke University and Rutgers University, she is currently affiliated with UMass Boston, and the Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies at Bridgewater State University. Her areas of research include late 19th and 20th century African-American history, African-American women’s history, African Diaspora studies, Cabo Verdean studies, critical education research and critical hip hop studies. She is a community organizer/activist, working on matters related to children, youth/gang violence, the school to prison pipeline, immigrant transitions, women’s empowerment, and Cabo Verdean community concerns. She is an advocate of teaching using civic engagement and has empowered many students to make a difference in this field. She is the founder of the HIPHOP Initiative, MEMORIA Oral History Project, and the co-founder of SABURA Youth Program in Brockton, MA. For further information on her work and publications, see aminahpilgrim.com. Connect with her on the following social media: FB: Aminah Pilgrim, FB: SABURA Camp Brockton, and Twitter and Instagram: @aminahnailah " } ] } ] ```