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Netroots Nation

Netroots Nation
Thursday, August 07– Saturday, August 09,2025
Hosted by: Netroots Nation
Conference Description
The Netroots Nation Conference is an annual gathering that brings together progressive activists, organizers, and leaders to collaborate, learn, and strategize for social and political change. Established in 2006 as the YearlyKos Convention, it was rebranded in 2007 to reflect its broader mission of empowering the progressive community through digital activism and grassroots organizing.
Date
Thursday, August 07– Saturday, August 09,2025
Location
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Who should attend?
Nonprofit Professionals
Executive directors, program managers, and development staff looking to sharpen advocacy, digital, and organizing skills.Communications teams seeking to improve storytelling, media engagement, and online mobilization.Organizations focused on racial justice, immigration, gender equity, climate, labor, and other progressive causes.
Grassroots Activists and Organizers
Individuals leading or participating in local, regional, or national movements.
Community leaders looking for tools and strategies to build power and drive change. Union organizers and labor rights advocates.
Digital Strategists & Tech for Good Professionals
People working in online organizing, email campaigns, social media, and civic tech. Those developing or managing advocacy platforms and digital engagement tools.
Political Campaign Staff
Campaign managers, digital directors, and field organizers for progressive candidates or ballot initiatives. Volunteers and staffers preparing for upcoming election cycles and wanting to connect with like-minded peers.
Students and Emerging Leaders
Young activists, student leaders, and early-career professionals committed to equity and justice. Individuals under 25 can register at a discounted youth rate.
Content Creators and Independent Media
Progressive podcasters, journalists, bloggers, and influencers. Those interested in elevating underrepresented voices and holding power to account.
Funders and Philanthropic Professionals
Foundations and donors looking to understand the frontlines of movement building. Program officers who want to connect directly with grantees and grassroots leaders.
Why attend?
Learn Actionable Skills
Netroots Nation offers over 150 sessions, including workshops, panels, and deep-dive trainings led by experts in: Digital strategy and campaigning, Grassroots organizing and mobilization, Fundraising and nonprofit leadership, Storytelling and media advocacy, Policy and legislative engagement. You’ll leave with practical tools you can immediately apply to your work.
Connect with a Diverse, Engaged Community
Meet activists, organizers, and nonprofit professionals from across the country.
Build coalitions with people who care deeply about issues like racial justice, climate action, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive justice, labor rights, and immigration reform. Attend identity-based caucuses and community meetups. This is not just a conference—it’s a hub for collaboration across movements.
Hear from National and Movement Leaders
Past speakers include: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Stacey Abrams, Alicia Garza. Local organizers driving national change. You’ll hear from people shaping the future of progressive politics and grassroots power.
Support Equity and Inclusion
Netroots Nation actively centers BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and otherwise marginalized voices in its programming and leadership. The event provides: Accessibility accommodations, Scholarships for those with limited resources, Multilingual options for key sessions.
Get Inspired and Reenergized
Working in social change can be exhausting. Netroots Nation is designed to: Celebrate wins, Share lessons from the field, Inspire renewed hope and energy through collective action. Attendees often say they feel "recharged" after the event.
Explore the Latest Tools and Resources
The exhibit hall features advocacy platforms, organizing tech, and campaign services. You’ll discover new tools to help you: Fundraise more effectively, Mobilize your base, Manage campaigns and coalitions more efficiently
Shape the Progressive Movement
By attending, you’re not just learning—you’re helping shape strategy for the year ahead. Your presence and ideas can influence national conversations and priorities.
Attendees can expect
Extensive Workshop and Training Tracks
Over 150 breakout sessions covering a wide range of topics including: Racial, economic, and climate justice, Labor rights and union organizing, Digital strategy and social media activism, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, reproductive rights, and immigration. Tracks for both beginners and experienced organizers
High-Profile Keynote Speakers
Past speakers have included Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and movement leaders like Alicia Garza and Stacey Abrams. Keynotes often focus on national progressive priorities and next steps for the movement.
Hands-On Training and Skill Building
Workshops taught by top practitioners in organizing, advocacy, technology, and communications. Topics include: Campaign strategy, Fundraising, Grassroots mobilization, Tech tools for activism, Public narrative and messaging
Issue-Based Caucuses and Networking
Informal spaces for attendees to connect around shared identities or interests (e.g., Black Caucus, LGBTQ+ Caucus, Youth Caucus). Networking events help build lasting connections across movements and geographies.
Diverse, Inclusive Community
Deep commitment to racial and gender equity, accessibility, and multilingual support. Scholarships and accessibility services provided to ensure broad participation.
Exhibit Hall
Featuring progressive organizations, tech platforms, campaign tools, books, and merchandise. A great place to learn about new resources or forge partnerships.
 Action-Oriented Environment
Participants often leave with concrete tools and plans to bring back to their communities or organizations. Emphasis on collaboration, not competition.
Registration Costs
Benefactor Pass: $950.00 (+$28.68 fee). Ideal for individuals who wish to support the conference at a higher level.
Organization Pass:$625.00 (+$18.98 fee). Designed for attendees representing organizations.
Activist Pass:  $389.00 (+$11.93 fee). Aimed at individual activists and grassroots organizers.
Youth Pass:$125.00 (+$4.04 fee). Available for attendees aged 25 and under.
Netroots Nation
Thursday, August 07– Saturday, August 09,2025
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
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