2025 Power on the Line Community Summit
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2025 Power on the Line Community Summit

Join us at the BJCC August 1-2 for a FREE community summit featuring speakers, panels, and workshops aimed at moving Alabama forward!

By Alabama Forward

Location

BJCC East Exhibition Hall

2100 Richard Arrington Boulevard North Birmingham, AL 35209

Refund Policy

No refunds

Agenda

Friday, August 1st
Saturday, August 2nd

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening Plenary - Power Shifts: Progress & Opportunity in Alabama

Alabama Forward


This year's summit kicks off with an opening plenary highlighting progress made in Alabama in the past year, as well as issues to monitor and opportunities for continued advancement as we look toward...

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

From Paper to Power: Challenges and Breakthroughs Using Data and Technology

Gabriel Cabán Cubero & Sherri Ham, Alabama Forward


From internet access to data literacy, Alabama faces structural challenges in building and implementing digital-first voter contact programs. That’s why Alabama Forward members and staff have worked ...

10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

Health on the Line: Wins, Challenges & Opportunities

Jennifer Harris, Alabama Arise


Jennifer Harris, Alabama Arise Senior Health Policy Advocate, will present on 2025 legislative health policy wins, health policy challenges posed by the federal budget bill passage, and opportunities...

10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

Let the People Vote: Ending Felony Disenfranchisement in Alabama

Dori Miles, Return My Vote


This interactive workshop will equip participants with the tools necessary to assist Alabamians who have lost their voting rights due to a felony conviction in restoring their rights. The session wil...

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Lunch Plenary - Power on the Line: The Seismic Shift of Allen v Milligan

Allen v Milligan Plaintiffs


The Allen v Milligan decision has been one of few bright spots in the democracy landscape over the past few years. The case and its outcome continue to impact voting rights cases being fought across ...

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Black & Brown Unity in Action: Building Power Through Allyship

Celsa Stallworth, ACLU of Alabama


In the face of growing attacks on our communities, it’s more important than ever to build deep, sustained solidarity across Black and Brown communities in Alabama. This strategy session—led by organi...

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Plenary - Shifting Power: What Will It Take to Achieve Real Change

Alabama Forward


Day 1's closing plenary will be an interactive strategy session during which organizers and activists from across the state will join with community members to discuss pressing concerns, collaboratio...

About this event

Join us for the 2025 Power on the Line Community Summit, two jam-packed days of workshops, panels, and strategy sessions that will provide opportunities for community members of all backgrounds and skill levels to get plugged in with organizers on the ground and get involved in the fight to make Alabama a better place for all!

Register for just one day or join us for both, we look forward to having your voice join the conversation.

Space for select sessions will be limited - attendee registration is required!

**Please make sure to complete a registration for each person in your group if you plan to bring friends**

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Summit Session Schedule - See Detailed Schedule in Agenda Section Below (Sessions Being Added Daily!)

Friday, August 1st

--8:00AM-9:00AM: Attendee Check-In Opens | Continental Breakfast Available

-- 9:00AM-10:00AM: Opening Plenary Opening

-- 10:10AM-11:10AM: Morning Breakout Sessions

-- 11:30AM-12:45PM: Lunch Plenary

-- 1:00PM-2:00PM: Afternoon Sessions

-- 2:00PM-4:00PM: Closing Session

Saturday, August 2nd

--8:00AM-9:00AM: Attendee Check-In Opens | Continental Breakfast Available

-- 9:00AM-10:00AM: Opening Plenary

-- 10:10AM-11:10AM: Morning Breakout Sessions

-- 11:20AM-12:40PM: Lunch Plenary

-- 12:50PM-1:50PM: Afternoon Sessions

-- 2:00PM-3:00PM: Closing Session

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Visit www.powerontheline.org for session updates and information about the event.

Sponsored by Alabama Forward and the Power on the Line campaign.

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