From Idea to Impact: Crafting Winning Proposals for Thrive 2026

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Proposals are due December 1, 2025, and are accepted on a rolling basis starting August 15, 2025. Once accepted, you'll be able to select your preferred presentation date and time. Submit early to secure your ideal time slot.

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Submit Your Proposals(s) Here

How do we activate more people to be active participants in democracies around the world?

Join us January 21-22, 2026, for a virtual conference bringing together educators, business leaders, community organizers, nonprofits, and engaged citizens to share practical tools and build cross-sector partnerships for democratic resilience.

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Thrive recognizes that democracy is foundational to achieving global development priorities—from quality education and gender equality to climate action and peaceful societies.

For additional detailed information, please see our Thrive Overview.

Who We Are Looking For

Anyone passionate about strengthening democracy with insights, tools, or experiences to share:

• Democracy practitioners across all sectors
• Grassroots organizers and coalition builders
• Youth activists and emerging leaders
• Academic researchers translating findings into practice
• Community leaders with successful initiatives
• International practitioners with global perspectives
• First-time presenters welcome - all experience levels encouraged

Session Formats

Choose the format that works best for you:

• Interactive Workshops (90 min): Hands-on skill-building sessions