STOP IN THE POWER LOUNGE
WHEN: MONDAY, AUGUST 19 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 ALL DAY
WHERE: MCCORMICK PLACE, WEST BUILDING, FLOOR 3, EXHIBITION HALL, BOOTH 816
Right in the McCormick Place convention center, the lounge will be open to the public all day, all week, just steps outside the official caucus and council meetings. The lounge is free and open to the public upon entry and security clearance. No advanced registration required.
Stop by to meet Emerge alums, network with us, pick up some Emerge merch, or listen to a Live Talk! It all happens in the Emerge Lounge. Scroll to register for the Live Talks series.
REGISTER FOR EMERGE EVENTS
Most Emerge events at convention are free and open to the public, but they do require advance registration.
The Live Talks will be streamed online for those not able to be in Chicago in person, but pre-registration is required using the below link.
Trailblazing Women of Labor Luncheon
WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 11 AM – 1 PM CT
WHERE: MARRIOTT MARQUIS (CONNECTED TO MCCORMICK PLACE VIA SKYBRIDGE)
Each year, Emerge hosts an event to honor the women powering the labor movement forward, and this year we are doing it in Chicago! We will be joined by special guests from the Emerge network, Democratic leaders, and Emerge alums. In 2024, we are honoring SEIU and AFT leadership.
POWER HOURS NETWORKING
WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 12 – 2 PM CT
WHERE: MCCORMICK PLACE, WEST BUILDING, FLOOR 3, EXHIBITION HALL
Come network with our networks! Join Emerge x GAIN Power for a networking event with Emerge alums, women elected officials, and convention delegates to learn more about opportunities on campaigns in 2024.
LIVE TALKS IN THE POWER LOUNGE EMERGE x THE METEOR
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 11 AM – 3 PM CT
WHERE: MCCORMICK PLACE, WEST BUILDING, FLOOR 3, EXHIBITION HALL, BOOTH 816
Emerge Step Forward Program
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 3-4:45 PM CT
WHERE: MCCORMICK PLACE, WEST BUILDING ROOM TBA
Thinking about running for office? Step Forward with us! This 101 level program is a space for women to consider whether running for office is for them. It’s Emerge doing what we do best – train women to run for office, and win!
Emerge After Dark
ALL EVENTS NOW SOLD OUT.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, MAIN EVENT: 10 PM CT
WHERE: PRIVATE EVENT VENUE (JUST FOUR BLOCKS FROM UNITED CENTER)
See and be seen. The DJ, the crowd, the upscale warehouse vibe, the mood. Come celebrate women’s leadership and the historic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket!
Join Emerge on Wednesday, August 21, at 10 pm CT at a private venue just four blocks from the United Center. Think upscale warehouse vibes with @DJLadyD, along with photobooths, selfie stations and more… This event is 21+.
All events are now sold out. If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrea Gonzalez at andreag@emergeamerica.org.
For more information, please email dnc@emergeamerica.org.
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