Agenda

Attendees at ILF2024 will participate in a robust agenda that includes panels, networking opportunities, and specialized luncheons, capped off with an evening watch party and direct observation of Convention proceedings. All event venues are situated near the United Center and DNC daytime activities at McCormick Place convention center.

Agenda updates and session descriptions will appear here as they take shape.

Monday, Aug 19

5:00pm Networking Dinner
8:00pm Opening Reception and Watch Party

Tuesday, Aug 20

9:30am - 11:00am Panel | DNC Convention and Role of Political Parties
11:30am - 1:30pm Geraldine A. Ferraro Women in Politics Luncheon
2:00pm - 3:30pm Panel | Political Trends Influencing U.S. Voters
5:00pm Networking Dinner
8:00pm Opening Reception and Watch Party

Wednesday, Aug 21

9:30am - 11:00am Panel | Information Landscape: How Reporters are Covering the Campaign
11:30am - 1:30pm Next Generation of Democracy Luncheon
2:00pm - 3:30pm Panel | Election Campaign Dynamics: Getting Out the Vote
5:00pm Networking Dinner
8:00pm Opening Reception and Watch Party

Thursday, Aug 22

9:30am - 11:00am Panel | U.S. Foreign Policy 2025 and Beyond
11:15am - 12:45am Panel | Technology and Elections: The Next Wave
1:00pm - 3:30pm Closing Luncheon: Discussion on the Global State of Democracy
5:00pm Networking Dinner
8:00pm Convention Watch Party

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