Events

The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund (collectively, “American Progress”) each host a diverse range of events with progressive leaders and policy experts that highlight bold, innovative ideas to address our nation’s most pressing problems.

At this time, all public American Progress events hosted on our premises are available via an online livestream, and select events may have in-person audiences. Please refer to the specific event page for location information.

Please RSVP to join events online to receive a reminder to watch the livestream. Viewers are welcome to submit questions for each event and can tweet about our events using #CAPEvents or #CAPAFEvents. All livestreams will be live captioned.

We welcome guests to our public, in-person events and encourage respectful exchanges and discussion. By registering for or attending an American Progress event, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Attendance.

All Events

The True Cost of the Republican Health Care Agenda
Past Event

The True Cost of the Republican Health Care Agenda

Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a discussion on how Republican health policies are fueling premium hikes and leaving working families to pay the price.

Center for American Progress Action Fund - Online
4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT

2023 Global Progress Action Summit
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Past Event

2023 Global Progress Action Summit

Progressive leaders from around the world gathered in Montréal to exchange ideas and chart a shared path toward more inclusive, responsive governance.

Montréal
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

Faithfully: A Conversation About Religion and Politics With Rep. James Talarico
Past Event

Faithfully: A Conversation About Religion and Politics With Rep. James Talarico

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a conversation with Rep. James Talarico on how religion can inform an individual’s politics, the importance of the separation of church and state, and how people of faith can support our democracy.

Online only
1:30 - 2:30 PM EDT

A New Vision for the Democratic Party: Remarks and Conversation With Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Past Event

A New Vision for the Democratic Party: Remarks and Conversation With Sen. Elissa Slotkin

Join CAP Action for a conversation with Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Neera Tanden, CEO of CAP Action, about a new vision for the Democratic Party to fight back against Republicans’ attacks on American pocketbooks and democracy.

Center for American Progress Action Fund and online via Zoom
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT

State Legislators Fighting for the Working Class
Past Event

State Legislators Fighting for the Working Class

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund and State Innovation Exchange (SiX) Action for a discussion with state lawmakers on how to promote a policy agenda to support the working class.

Online only
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT

Representing Working-Class Voters
Past Event

Representing Working-Class Voters

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a discussion with congressional representatives about how best to promote an agenda for today’s working class.

1333 H St NW, Washington, DC | Online via Zoom
2:15 - 3:15 PM EDT

Working-Class Voters, the Economy, and the Democratic Party
Past Event

Working-Class Voters, the Economy, and the Democratic Party

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for an event featuring Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and an expert panel on how the economy and economic policy shape the preferences of working-class voters.

Online via Zoom
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Trump’s Unconstitutional Plan To Weaponize the FCC Against Media Companies
Past Event

Trump’s Unconstitutional Plan To Weaponize the FCC Against Media Companies

Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund to discuss Donald Trump’s authoritarian, unconstitutional plans to revoke broadcasters’ Federal Communications Commission licenses.

Online only
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

2024 Global Progress Action Summit
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2024 Global Progress Action Summit

Global progressive political leaders, policy experts, strategists, and changemakers from more than 15 countries came together for the 2024 Global Progress Action Summit in Montréal to discuss and collaborate on bold new ideas and directions in progressive governance.

Théâtre St-James
12:30 - 5:00 PM EDT

CAP Action at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
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Past Event

CAP Action at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

CAP Action looks at the current state of U.S. politics, as well as the urgent threats to our democratic system and the checks and balances our nation is built on.

United Center
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT

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