The State of DACA

This moderated panel seeks to discuss the fate of DACA. What will next steps be? Immigration legislation cannot be pushed aside yet again in these midterm elections. How do we turn advocacy into legislative action?

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Podcasting Truth to Power

Podcasts are not new to the world of media but they have become a medium of socio-political force. See how they are changing the conversation on key issues of our time and how you too can get your message out to the public.

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Slacktivism: How We Do Digital Organizing!

Movements are being powered through social media campaigns and technological advancements. If you have a cause you believe in, technology has made it easier to be a part of it. Hear how the digitally connected world has made it easier (or difficult) to find our collective.

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Starting Your Own Chamba

Learn how these panelists got started and how working in Government and the Private sector helped them prepare for their journey into entrepreneurship.

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Beyond the Like: Creative Content for Success on Facebook

Wondering how to take your Facebook content to the next level? How to create and plan content to maximize your reach and impact? Join a session with Facebook strategists to see the latest trends, understand the newest civic engagement tools, organic tricks of the trade, and get the most out of your time on Facebook.

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Film and TV: Where Are We?

These panelists will discuss the positive images of Latinos on TV and Film and why they matter.

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Campaigns 101

Who and what keeps the wheels of a campaign turning? Learn the behind the scenes operations that may help you with a campaign job.

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Kaching: Better Money Habits!

It’s never too early to start thinking about your financial future. Come to this financial know-how session to learn about best practices that will get you on the right foot and keep you on top of your finances.

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Artivism 101

The role of the artist in social movements has always been important. Learn how
Artist, Producers, and Funders, are creating new art, providing resources, space,
and awareness for our communities to engage in the issues that affect them.

Ballroom

Building Stronger Networks

There is an understanding that for career success you need to network. Although it may seem like a daunting task for some, everyone has the ability to connect with others. Come learn how you can connect to get things done, make change in organizations, and in the movement.

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Run to Win

Come learn the nuts and bolts of what it takes to run for office and win. In this session you will learn the basic steps you need to take to get yourself ready to run, how to build your online brand, telling your personal story, and the basics of fundraising. Hear from those that have helped others with their journey.

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Perfect Participation

Cesar Chavez once said: “We don’t need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation.” Can the Latinx community achieve that goal?

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Future of Work & Tech Policy

What are the jobs of the future and how do we get them?

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VoterPal

Latinos are the second fastest growing group of Americans. In fact, every 30 seconds, a Latino citizen turns 18. EVERY 30 SECONDS. Awesome, right?

Yes, but here’s the thing. It’s not enough to be eligible to vote. We need to register. In 2012, 41 percent of Latinos who were eligible to vote did not register. With our size and the number of growing eligible voters, we have the power to change this. VoterPal can help.

Mainstage, Ballroom