A first-ever event designed to “overcome divisiveness, develop shared understanding, and elevate the conversation around critical issues impacting our state.” Location is Thomas S. Monson Center, 411 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Activities Aug. 23 include a keynote address titled “2018 Report on the Well-Being of Women in Utah,” presented by Chandra Childers, senior research scientist at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in Washington, D.C.; and the YWCA Public Official of the Year awards luncheon. Working sessions include “Empowerment & Economic Advancement for Women and Girls,” “Racial Justice & Civil Rights for Women and Girls of Color,” and “Health & Safety for Women and Girls.” Pre-conference session Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., features Martín Carcasson, director of the Center for Public Deliberation, Colorado State University, providing hands-on training to build concrete skills for leading and participating in effective policy-making processes, especially as they relate to the YWCA’s policy priorities. Cost for the conference is $50, $45 for YWCA members. Cost for the pre-conference session is $35, $25 for YWCA members. Details are at http://www.ywcautah.org/utah-womens-policy-conferenceywcautah.org/utah-womens-policy-conference.