A Solutions-Focused Symposium About the Future of democracy.
Tuesday,
November 10, 2026
McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, MN
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MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER
Join us for an opportunity to bring together students and educators across generations and perspectives to create an inclusive space for those who understand democracy differently.
Immediately following the 2026 election, this nonpartisan symposium will bring together an expected 400+ participants from across the Midwest for candid conversations about elections, public trust, civic participation, and democratic governance.
This is not another conversation about broken systems—it is a launchpad for tangible civic solutions.
A CALL TO ACTION
Our Focus This Year
This is not another conversation about broken systems; it is a launchpad for tangible civic solutions. At a time of deep division, declining public trust, and growing pressure on democratic institutions, the symposium asks an important question: How do we move from concern to action?
Speaker spotlight
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Jelani Cobb
Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism
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Emmett Marsh
RESPONSABLE DE DISEÑO
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Eleanor Parks
RESPONSABLE DE SOSTENIBILIDAD
The symposium is designed to move beyond partisan debate and instead create meaningful dialogue around the future of elections, civic participation, and democratic governance.
