Thrive: United for Democracy and Global Action 2026

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About Thrive

A virtual conference bringing together educators, business leaders, community organizers, nonprofits, and engaged citizens for two days of practical collaboration and skill-building to strengthen democracy globally.

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Key Details

Important Links

Thrive Overview

Thrive Call for Proposals

Speaker Toolkit

Key Dates

Date Milestone
August 1, 2025 Call for Proposals Opens & Early Bird Registration
August 8, 2025 Information Meeting (2 PM EST)
August 14, 2025 Information Meeting (7 PM EST)
August 15, 2025 Rolling Acceptances Begin
November 1, 2025 Early Bird Registration Ends
December 1, 2025 Proposal Submission Deadline & Sponsorship Deadline
December 15, 2025 Video Submission Deadline & Final Program Announced
January 21-22, 2026 Conference Dates

Why Attend Thrive 2026?

Conference Themes

Democracy Skills Across Sectors

Digital Democracy and Civic Technology

Corporate Citizenship and Democratic Engagement

Civic Education Innovation

Community Organizing and Coalition Building

Media Literacy and Counter-Misinformation

Local Democracy and Civic Infrastructure

Global Democracy Networks

Self-Care and Resilience for Democracy Advocates