Our fourth annual gathering of center-left leaders to chart the agenda for liberalism
Washington, DC | October 20-21
Interested in supporting this year’s summit? Send an email to colin@cnliberalism.org and tobin@cnliberalism.org
We’re thrilled to announce the return of our New Liberal Action Summit, taking place October 20-21, 2025. It’ll be our fourth annual gathering of center-left activists, thinkers, and leaders from around the world who are fighting to chart a new course for liberalism in the 21st century, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring everyone back to DC for this.
Here’s what to expect:
Monday, October 20
CNL Retreat & Political Action Day – a strategy and community-building session for chapter organizers and CNL members, followed by political action in support of Democratic candidates in Virginia.
Opening Reception – connect with attendees from around the country (and the world)
Tuesday, October 21
The main summit day, featuring panels and remarks from elected officials, policy experts, academics, and advocates about the biggest challenges facing liberalism in the 21st century, and the path forward for the center-left.
Scholarships are available, and applications are open from now until September 1st. We'll also be sharing a booking link for our hotel block for attendees travelling on their own dime shortly.
Whether you are a longtime CNL member or brand new to our movement, this is your opportunity to join us in DC to shape the agenda for liberalism moving forward.
We’ll have more updates in the coming weeks and months as we work to finalize the schedule, but for now, mark your calendars! We can’t wait to see you in October.