Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit

For over 120 years Empower Missouri has brought together a team of anti-poverty advocates to learn together, make connections, and advance our mission. Our 2025 Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit will be held at Stoney Creek Hotel in Columbia, Missouri on November 18th & 19th.

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2025 Keynote Speakers:

*TechTonic Justice: how AI-based decision making is harming marginalized communities

*Centro de prioridades presupuestarias y políticas (Emmie DiCicco): how the current national political landscape is impacting Missouri, including the funding for programs

*ideas42: how behavioral science insights should drive policy change and shape systems

2025 Breakout Sessions:

Hacer clic aquí for our event schedule to peruse this year’s topics and speakers! (Please note that breakout session details are subject to change.)

Hotel Room Block Info: Guest room reservations will be made directly with the hotel; you can book online aquí or call (573) 442-6400 and select option TWO to book directly with the front desk. If calling to make reservations, reference either the Group Code: 25EMPWRMO or the Group Name: 25 Empower Missouri Conference.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit, you can view all of our sponsorship options on our Partnerships page. Please contact Amber Foster-Hobart, Director of Advancement, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Learn More about Partnerships

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

Beacon Reproductive Health Network

Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Proyecto de presupuesto de Missouri

Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council

Missouri Jobs with Justice

Stateline Strategies

United Healthcare