The power of the progressive movement depends on our ability to create a strong, unified strategy. But the heightened urgency of 2017 has turned much of our work into rapid response, leaving us with limited headspace to reflect on process, outcomes, and lessons learned.

At the 2017 California Solidarity Conference, 500 progressives from across the state will come together for an open exchange of ideas -- discussing triumphs and challenges, and strategizing for our work ahead.

This is a weekend where movement organizers, legislative advocates, policy experts, and issue campaigners will build solidarity across issue areas and discuss how to lay the groundwork for long-term systemic change.

Key Themes

• THE RESISTANCE: Stopping the Trump agenda and defending targeted communities
• COLLECTIVE POWER: Developing political power and organizing for long-term change
• A VISIONARY MOVEMENT: Working towards a bold progressive vision of the future

You set the agenda

The California Solidarity Conference follows an unconference format that’s not about preselected panels and presentations, but rather collaborative discussions and workshops, with topics put forward by people participating -- meaning you!

This dynamic and open format allows us to discuss not just the outcomes of the work we’ve done in 2017, but the implications of what happened, and how that affects our plans and strategy for the work we'll do in 2018 and beyond.

The unconference format makes you the expert, and ensures that we’re having the right discussions to align on strategy and strengthen the California progressive movement.

Partners

• CREDO
• Courage Campaign
• Insight Center for Community Economic Development
• Presente.org
• Universal Income Project
• Western Center on Law & Poverty
  
• Creative Action Network
• PL+US
• Climate Hawks Vote
• Daily Kos
• California Endowment
• California Labor Federation
• 350.org
• Evolve CA
• ART NOT WAR
• The Greenlining Institute
• Demos
• Working Partnerships USA
• Swing Left
• UFCW Western States Council
• New Media Ventures
• The Leap Forward Project
• San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment
• Sister District Project
• TechEquity Collaborative
• SEIU USWW
• San Francisco Rising
• NextGen America
• Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club
• Rapid Resist
• CA StateStrong
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus
• California Partnership
• Working America
• SEIU 2015
• National Employment Law Project
• ACCE Institute
• PICO California
• Citizens' Climate Lobby - Alameda County
• ACLU of Northern California

Scholarships

We’re committed to ensuring that the California Solidarity Conference reflects the diversity of our movement, and want to make sure that cost is not a barrier to participation.

We are able to offer a limited number of scholarships for folks who need financial assistance in order to attend. If you’re interested in applying, please fill out this application: https://universalincome.typeform.com/to/VCAz4q

Where can I stay?

We have a room block at the Oakland Marriot City Center. You can book rooms at a highly discounted rate here: https://universalincome.typeform.com/to/zwISfQ

Childcare

Childcare will be provided upon request.

Accessibility

The Oakland Convention Center is a fully accessible venue. We are also committed to addressing any other special needs that attendees may have.

Refunds

Unfortunately, due to budgeting and limitations, we cannot offer refunds. If you cannot join us and have already purchased a registration, you may either donate that registration to someone who otherwise could not afford to come, or email us at info@solidaritycon.org to let us know if you'd like to change the name on your reservation.