Saturdays bring a different kind of energy. The work of the week is behind us, but momentum doesnât stopâit accelerates. ⥠Itâs the day where ideas turn into plans đ, where movement turns into action đ, and where we decide that the fight for change doesnât rest.
At RootsCamp, Saturday isnât just the last dayâitâs the launchpad. đ Itâs when connections solidify đ¤, strategies sharpen đŻ, and we take everything weâve built and push it forward. This is where organizers, activists, and changemakers come together to make sure progress doesnât just happenâit gains power. đŞâĄ
This is where we step into the future, together.
Letâs get to work. đĽ
đ What to Expect at RootsCamp 2025 đ
đš Itâs an unconferenceâYOU shape the agenda, lead sessions, and bring the knowledge, experiences, and strategies that drive real change.
đš Itâs collaborativeâExpect real conversations, deep connections, and game-changing ideas.
đš Itâs about actionâWe donât just talk about changeâwe make it happen.
đ¤ Featured Speakers đ¤
Heather Booth â civil rights activist, feminist, political strategist, and co-founder of JANE, a pre-Roe abortion fund, the first campus womenâs liberation organization, and the Midwest Academy
Aâshanti Gholar â first Black woman to lead Emerge, the nationâs largest network of women elected officials and candidates, and founder of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics
Reggie Hubbard â certified yoga teacher who also worked as congressional liaison and senior political strategist for MoveOn.org, Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, and the Obama White House
Stephanie Noguera â president of GAIN Power
Georgia Rep. Ruwa Romman â first Muslim woman elected to the Georgia State House and first Palestinian elected to any public office in the state, co-founder of the Georgia Volunteer Hub
Emmy Ruiz â senior advisor to President Biden, director of the Office of Political Strategy & Outreach
Judson Scanlon â the first openly transgender candidate to run for a seat in the Arkansas legislature who has worked in politics for 30 years
Emma Sharkey â partner at Elias Law Group where she is one of the nationâs leading ballot measure attorneys
Reyna Walters â vice chair of civic engagement and voter protection at the Democratic National Committee
Billy Wimsatt â executive director of Movement Voter Project who has advised donors to strategically invest tens of millions of dollars in 100s of organizations and initiatives in 48 states
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Schedule Overview đ
đ Thursday, February 6
đ˝ď¸ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch
đ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Registration
đ 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Welcome
đ¤ 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Caucuses
đĽ 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Dinner
đĽ 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Plenary
đ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Happy Hour
đ 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Fun/Meetings
đ Friday, February 7
â 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast
đ¤ 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Morning Assembly
đĄ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Breakout Session 1
â 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Morning Break
đĄ 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Breakout Session 2
đ˝ď¸ 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
đĄ 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Breakout Session 3
â 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Afternoon Break
đĄ 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Breakout Session 4
đĽ 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Plenary
đ˝ď¸ 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM | Dinner
đ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Fun/Meetings
đ Saturday, February 8
â 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast
đ¤ 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Morning Assembly
đĄ 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Breakout Session 5
â 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Morning Break
đĄ 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Session 6
đ˝ď¸ 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch Break
đĽ 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | DNC Vice Chairs
đĄ 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Breakout Session 7
â 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Afternoon Break
đĽ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Plenary
đ¤ 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Assembly
đ For Employers: Join the Expo & Career Fair đ
Are you looking to connect with passionate changemakers, find top talent, or raise awareness about your organization? The RootsCamp Expo & Career Fair is your opportunity to engage with hundreds of progressive leaders, organizers, and advocates.
đź By sponsoring RootsCamp, your organization gains:
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A platform to showcase your mission and work
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A direct pipeline to progressive talent looking for new opportunities
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A chance to network with key movement leaders and stakeholders
đ° Sponsorship Levels đ°
From Principal Sponsor ($75,000) đ to NanoWatt Sponsor ($1,250) âĄ, every sponsorship package includes a table at the Expo and Career Fair. You can explore additional benefits for each sponsorship tier here.
đď¸ Ready to Join Us? đď¸
đ§ Contact Natalie Rojas at natalie@simplemajority.org to secure your table.
đ For more details or to discuss a custom package, reach out to Akilah Ensley at akilah@invictusstrategygroup.com or 919.671.5363.
đ Join Us in Linthicum Heights, MD! đ
đ February 6-8, 2025
đĽ Register now and step into whatâs next. The movement needs you. And so do we. âđĽ