Events Archive

14th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington, D.C. | November 20–22, 2024

Gathering in Washington, D.C., following the historic 2024 election, the 14th Annual Leaders Conference reflected on the lessons of the 2024 general election including what they portend for public policy in 2025 and beyond, both short and long term challenges and opportunities for Democrats, and how to move forward with an agenda that appeals to the broadest cross-section of Americans.

2024 NewDEAL Forum Ideas Summit

Phoenix, AZ | April 15–16

Gathering in Phoenix, AZ, the annual NewDEAL Forum Ideas Summit focused on solutions to the biggest challenges and opportunities for state and local leaders to expand economic opportunity and make government work better. More than 40 policymakers gathered with partners from the public and private sectors to share ideas, hear about models from Phoenix, and engage in conversations about key issues facing communities across the county, including ways to combat climate change, address the future of education, channel transformational technology, and defend democracy. During keynote remarks, expert panels, and in-depth policy breakout sessions, we paid special attention to how state and local leaders can tell policy success stories and rebuild trust in government to solve problems.

13th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington, D.C. | November 15 – 17, 2023

NewDEAL Leaders from across the country joined us at the 13th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., last week to discuss solutions to major political and policy challenges. Collaborating with non-profit and private sector thought leaders, these state and local champions spotlighted under-the-radar climate solutions, analyzed the opportunities offered by the ever-accelerating world of AI, addressed threats to our democracy, and discussed so much more. We move forward with hope for rallying the nation around the common goals of freedom and unity, exemplified by our 2024 Freedom Agenda and by our closing plenary with David McCullough III and Adar Cohen of the American Exchange Project.

2023 Ideas Summit

Detroit, MI | May 15 – 16, 2023

The 2023 Ideas Summit in Detroit was an action-packed exploration of the most pressing policy issues facing state and local officials, with NewDEALers joined by non-profit and private sector thought leaders. We move forward with a call to action to not only continue crafting and implementing pragmatic policy agendas but also to share successes widely. As NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan told attendees, “we can make a huge difference with state and local leaders leading the way and changing people’s lives.” But it’s on all of us to make the nation aware of the initiatives that are making government work for everyday Americans.

12th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington, D.C. | Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2023

State and local leaders continue to be at the forefront of addressing urgent issues, such as climate change, the future of education and work, access to reproductive health care, and the shortage of affordable housing. Over two-and-a-half days of keynote speakers, interactive panels, and breakout discussions, we shared best practices for tackling these challenges and more.

2022 Ideas Summit

Philadelphia, PA | May 23 – May 24, 2022

Returning in-person for the first time since the shutdown, our signature spring event will convene NewDEAL Leaders and thought leaders for two days of digging deep into policy solutions to protect democracy and build a robust recovery.

Build Back Better Series

Virtual | Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022

This year-long virtual event series tackles the unique challenges we face as a nation: the pandemic and resulting economic recession, a historic assault on our democracy and the long overdue recognition of the need to address racial inequality in our country. Previous events in the series focused on vaccination, climate change, and more. Click to watch past events or for other tools and news to explore how NewDEALers are building back better.

Democracy Project

Virtual | Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022

This virtual event series outlined innovative policy and outstanding leadership at the state and local levels from leaders working to increase civic engagement, promote public service, and make it easier to participate in our democracy. Events featured discussions on voting rights, ranked choice voting, and redistricting.

11th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington, D.C. | Nov. 17 – Nov. 19, 2022

The Conference brought together NewDEAL Leaders from across the country along with public and private sector policy innovators for three days of sharing ideas that work and exploring cutting-edge policies to build back better and break down barriers to equity. We also announced the winners of the 2021 Ideas Challenge policy competition!

2021 Ideas Summit

Virtual | May 26, 2021

Held virtually, we gathered NewDEAL Leaders and partners for our signature spring event. Keynote speakers and breakout discussions tackled the most significant challenges and opportunities for elected officials to help their communities and our country emerge from the pandemic stronger than before. Sessions focused on ideas for state and local leaders to deal with simultaneous crises around public health, economic opportunity, racial justice, and climate change.

10th Annual Leaders Conference

Virtual | Dec. 2 – Dec. 4, 2020

The Annual Leaders Conference brings together NewDEAL Leaders from across the country, along with public and private experts, thought leaders, friends, and supporters for three days of sharing ideas that work and exploring cutting-edge policies to address the challenges that face Americans today. Click for recordings of plenary sessions.

Opportunity 2020

Presented by Third Way, Winston Fisher, and the NewDEAL

Columbus, OH | Nov. 28 – Nov. 30, 2020

Members of the NewDEAL network featured prominently at Third Way’s Opportunity 2020 event in Columbus, OH. More than 25 rising state and local leaders, as well as NewDEAL leadership, participated in discussions about the economic message and agenda required from Democrats to expand opportunity across the country.

Election 2020 Virtual Event Series

Virtual | Sept. 23 – Nov. 30, 2020

The NewDEAL convened a series of experts and NewDEAL Leaders to give insight on voting, election integrity, polling trends, and much more. Click for recordings and highlights.

NewDEAL Events at the Democratic National Convention

Virtual | Aug. 17 – Aug. 20, 2020

During the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the NewDEAL hosted three virtual roundtables to connect our national network of state and local elected leaders with top political, policy, and private sector leaders. We talked about climate change, renewing America, and the political road to November.

9th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington, D.C. | Nov. 28 – Nov. 30, 2019

At last week’s 9th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, DC, we met NewDEAL Leaders from across the United States, elected officials at the state and local levels that are finding practical, forward-looking solutions for the challenges of the digital age.

2019 Ideas Summit

Denver, CO | May 6 – May 7, 2019

NewDEAL Leaders are driving the policy agenda to address climate change, as reported in coverage of the 2019 Ideas Summit, where members of the group announced a national initiative to identify and implement the most effective state and local solutions. The announcement of the NewDEAL Forum Climate Change Policy Group was one highlight of two days of in-depth discussions about how to address the biggest public policy issues affecting Americans’ quality of life, including the future of work, education, and affordable housing, in addition to global warming.

8th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington, D.C | Nov. 28 – Nov. 30, 2018

At the 8th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, DC, we met with around 70 NewDEAL Leaders from across the United States, elected officials at the state and local levels that are finding practical, forward-looking solutions for the challenges of the digital age.

2018 Ideas Summit

Seattle, WA | May 29, 2018

NewDEAL Leaders are driving the policy agenda to address climate change, as reported in coverage of the 2018 Ideas Summit, where members of the group announced a national initiative to identify and implement the most effective state and local solutions.

7th Annual Leaders Summit

Washington, D.C. | Nov. 16 – Nov. 17, 2017

At the 7th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, DC, we met NewDEAL Leaders from across the United States, elected officials at the state and local levels that are finding practical, forward-looking solutions for the challenges of the digital age.

Innovation Tour

Louisville, KY | June 1 – June 3, 2017

NewDEAL Leaders and local community leaders came together in Louisville for the first stop on a national Innovation Tour to showcase innovative programs and partnerships that can be replicated across the country to drive prosperity for more people in the new economy.

Innovation Tour

Pittsburgh, PA | June 27 – June 30, 2017

Last week, NewDEAL Leaders and local community leaders came together in Pittsburgh for the latest stop on a national Innovation Tour to showcase innovative programs and partnerships that can be replicated across the country to drive prosperity for more people in the new economy. You can read about our first stop in Louisville here.

2017 Ideas Summit

San Francisco, CA | May 30 – May 31, 2017

NewDEAL Leaders are driving the policy agenda to address climate change, as reported in coverage of the 2017 Ideas Summit, where members of the group announced a national initiative to identify and implement the most effective state and local solutions.

6th Annual Leaders Conference

Washington, D.C. | Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2016

At the 6th Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, DC, we met NewDEAL Leaders from across the United States, elected officials at the state and local levels that are finding practical, forward-looking solutions for the challenges of the digital age.

Toast to the Future at 2016 DNC

Philadelphia, PA | July 29, 2016

What a whirlwind week we had in Philadelphia! NewDEAL Leaders were out in force, participating in a wide range of events and speaking at the Democratic National Convention. Check out this OZY piece that includes perspectives from a number of NewDEAL Leaders about the future of the party and the country.

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