Summit Program Schedule
The 2026 VCET Summit will be held from Tuesday, November 17 through Wednesday, November 18 in Glen Allen, VA (Richmond Metro Area).
The VCET Summit features interactive workshops and discussions designed for organizers, advocates, and organization leaders. The sessions are thematic by day and the schedule includes peer learning and community-building spaces to strategize and build relationships. In addition, there will be a quiet workspace room for folks to step away.
Below is a preview of the program schedule. Session descriptions and facilitators will be updated in the Fall. You won’t want to miss our Summit!
Tuesday, November 17
8:30am - 9:00am
Breakfast + Check-in
Welcome + Opening Keynote
Keynote Address by Deepa Iyer
9:00am - 10:30am
10:45am - 12:30pm
Community-Building
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
Open Space Unconference Breakouts
Working Across Issues & Organizations: From Shared Priorities to Collective Action
Protecting Voting Rights & Building Democracy Beyond Elections
Resourcing the Movement: Funding, Capacity & Shared Infrastructure
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Role Breakouts
breakout rooms by position and role in organization
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, November 18
8:30am - 9:00am
Breakfast + Check-in
9:00am - 9:30am
Open
Open Space Unconference Breakouts
Community Defense, Mutual Aid & Collective Resilience
Healing, Accountability & Sustainable Movement Leadership
Building Grassroots Power: From Community Engagement to Community Leadership
9:45am - 11:00am
Role Breakouts
breakout rooms by position and role in organization
11:15am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
Beyond the Summit: What We Build Next
Shaping Virginia’s 2027 Democracy Agenda
Playing the Long Game: Building Power Beyond 2027
Virginia’s Changing Landscape: What Should We Be Preparing For?
1:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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