Events
Want to find a time to connect with peers in your jurisdiction, your state, or across the country? Check out these events to find one right for you. Not all events listed are open to the public, some events are included to provide notice to potential speakers or those who want to connect with organizers.
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2025 New England Association of City and Town Clerks ConferenceDate: November 19, 2025
to November 21, 2025Location: Bangor, MECategory: Conference -
iGO Midwinter ConferenceDate: January 19, 2026
to January 23, 2026Location: Albuquerque, NMCategory: ConferenceThe International Association of Government Officials will hold its Midwinter Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico from January 19-23, 2026. Please visit the iGO website for more information and to register.
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NACo 2026 Legislative ConferenceDate: February 21, 2026
to February 26, 2026Location: Washington, DCCategory: ConferenceThe National Association of Counties will hold its 2026 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC from February 21-24, 2026. Please visit the NACo website for more information about the event and to register.
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NASS 2026 Winter ConferenceDate: January 28, 2026
to January 31, 2026Location: Washington, DCCategory: ConferenceThe National Association of Secretaries of State will hold its 2026 Winter Conference in Washington, DC from January 28-31. Please refer to the NASS website for more information about the event and to register.
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Protecting the Election: AI & Governance ConferenceDate: October 16, 2025
to October 17, 2025Location: St. Louis, MOCategory: ConferenceJoin us for this two-day in-person research and practitioner conference at WashU on October 16-17, 2025, to discuss research regarding AI and governance and how this applies to U.S. elections. Research topics include how chatbots can be used to engage with voters, how social media influences voters, what the electorate knew (or did not know) about the candidates and issues during recent elections, misinformation in elections, rhetoric about election integrity, and AI strategies for the administration of elections. We will also hear from practitioners during the conferences about their experiences with and needs for AI in recent elections and their intentions for future use of AI in elections.
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2025 National Student Vote SummitDate: November 12, 2025
to November 15, 2025Location: College Park, MDCategory: SummitThe Students Learn Students Vote Coalition is proud to host the 10th annual National Student Vote Summit. At the summit, we’ll unite nonprofit leaders, campus staff, administrators, faculty members, philanthropic partners, election officials, and students from across the country to continue a decade-strong tradition of collective action and impact. Building on the momentum and insights from our 2024 Summit—where more than 300 nonpartisan student vote leaders took on challenges like local election turnout, combating misinformation, and reducing post-election disengagement — this milestone gathering aims to amplify our collective power and chart a course for an even more impactful 2026. We’ll kick off the Summit with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Awards Ceremony, celebrating college student voting achievements nationwide and setting the stage for a memorable experience. Awards will be presented to college and university campuses, student leaders and individual champions for their nonpartisan contributions to increasing student voter engagement in the 2024 Election. Thanks to our incredible host partners at the University of Maryland, College Park, we’ll gather once again at UMD’s Stamp Student Union. There, in collaboration with TerpsVote, we’ll create an inspiring space for learning, connection, and celebration. Every participant will leave equipped with the tools, relationships, and momentum to make 2026 a historic year for nonpartisan student voter engagement.
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Lessons from the 2024 Elections for 2026 and BeyondDate: October 7, 2025Location: OnlineCategory: Webinar
A Conversation with Nate Persily: The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy aimed at ensuring continued free and fair elections in the United States. This webinar will be a conversation with Nate Persily, Stanford Law School & Rick Hasen, UCLA School of Law. When: October 7, 3:15pm Eastern. Where: Online.
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Public Trust in ElectionsDate: September 19, 2025Location: OnlineCategory: Webinar
Join Votebeat for a conversation on public trust in elections with an elections expert and two experienced election officials. Moderated by Votebeat Editorial Director Jessica Huseman, you’ll learn about the state of public trust in elections, and the factors that influence it. Panelists are: Charles Stewart III, Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor of Political Science at MIT; Seth Bluestein, Philadelphia City Commissioner; and Karen Brinson Bell, former executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
When: 12pm Eastern.
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The Risk of Federal Interference in the 2026 Midterm ElectionsDate: September 16, 2025Location: OnlineCategory: Webinar
The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law promotes research, collaboration, and advocacy aimed at ensuring continued free and fair elections in the United States. This webinar will be moderated by Rick Hasen and feature: Ben Haiman, executive director, Center for Public Safety and Justice·UVA Center for Public Safety and Justice; Liz Howard director of Partner Engagement, Elections & Government·NYU Law Brennan Center for Justice; and Stephen Richer, senior practice fellow in American Democracy, Spring 2025·Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School.
When: 3:15pm Eastern.
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Election Center February WorkshopDate: February 25, 2026
to February 27, 2026Location: Jacksonville, FLCategory: WorkshopFocusing on interaction and sharing of practices selected by members to receive People’s Choice Awards, the February Workshops formalize those critical conversations that happen at conferences during meals, in the hallways, & the hotel lobby. The agenda augments the award-winning member presentations with applicable research and resources.Two CERA core courses and one renewal will be held following the workshop.
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