Events

The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund (collectively, “American Progress”) each host a diverse range of events with progressive leaders and policy experts that highlight bold, innovative ideas to address our nation’s most pressing problems.

At this time, all public American Progress events hosted on our premises are available via an online livestream, and select events may have in-person audiences. Please refer to the specific event page for location information.

Please RSVP to join events online to receive a reminder to watch the livestream. Viewers are welcome to submit questions for each event and can tweet about our events using #CAPEvents or #CAPAFEvents. All livestreams will be live captioned.

We welcome guests to our public, in-person events and encourage respectful exchanges and discussion. By registering for or attending an American Progress event, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Attendance.

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The Affordability Conundrum: A Debate on How To Deliver Immediate Relief While Expanding Supply
Upcoming Event

The Affordability Conundrum: A Debate on How To Deliver Immediate Relief While Expanding Supply

Please join the Center for American Progress for an event featuring a panel of leading economic thinkers who will debate the trade-offs of various policy approaches to address current affordability challenges.

Center for American Progress
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

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The Time Tax: Better Access to Benefits by Reducing Administrative Burden
BROOKSVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 28: Rusty Swain, 59, in Brooksville, Fla. on November 28, 2022. Swain, who has neck and back injuries from a job-related accident 10 years ago, says his bills have been piling up with his disability claim pending for a year.
Past Event

The Time Tax: Better Access to Benefits by Reducing Administrative Burden

Please join the Center for American Progress for a panel discussion with experts on best practices for reducing administrative burden and increasing access to the services and programs individuals and their families need.

Online only
10:30 - 11:30 AM EDT

Last of the Lions: An African American Journey in Memoir
Past Event

Last of the Lions: An African American Journey in Memoir

Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Clarence B. Jones.

Center for American Progress
3:00 - 4:30 PM EDT

A Conversation With Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education
Past Event

A Conversation With Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education

Please join the Center for American Progress to explore the importance of nondiscrimination in education, especially in America’s colleges and universities.

Center for American Progress
1:30 - 2:30 PM EDT

Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America
Logos of CAP and NPWF over an image of a lighthouse.
Past Event

Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America

Join the Center for American Progress and the National Partnership of Women & Families on Martha’s Vineyard for a moderated panel which explores new ways to promote economic opportunity in Black communities.

Barn & Bowl Bistro
2:30 - 3:30 PM EDT

India’s Backsliding Democracy
Demonstrators gather in Bengaluru, India, to take part in a rally against the country’s new citizenship law, December 2019.
Past Event

India’s Backsliding Democracy

Examining how attempts to stifle dissent threaten the world’s largest democracy

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

A Place for Us: A Memoir, in Conversation With Brandon J. Wolf and Chasten Buttigieg
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Past Event

A Place for Us: A Memoir, in Conversation With Brandon J. Wolf and Chasten Buttigieg

Join Brandon J. Wolf, Chasten Buttigieg, and the Center for American Progress for an armchair conversation to discuss LGBTQI+ rights, gun violence prevention, and finding purpose and power through tragedy.

Center for American Progress
3:00 - 4:30 PM EDT

Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice
Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice logo
Past Event

Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice

Please join Azul, the Center for American Progress, and Urban Ocean Lab for an online symposium on the rising tide of justice and equity in ocean policy.

Online only
12:30 - 4:30 PM EDT

Shining a Light on Older Women
Past Event

Shining a Light on Older Women

Please join the Center for American Progress to discuss the multitude of issues faced by older women and to explore solutions to improve their lives.

Online only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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