Washington, D.C. — On May 19, the Center for American Progress will convene leaders and elected officials to preview the big policy ideas expected to shape the national debate throughout 2026 and beyond.
WHO:
Confirmed speakers include:
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA)
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD)
Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)
Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY)
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ)
Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX)
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL)
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA)
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
Mayor Jacob Frey, Minneapolis, MN
Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, 31st U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Ezra Klein, Host, The Ezra Klein Show
MS NOW will serve as the official media partner across all platforms for the 2026 IDEAS conference.
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:
For security reasons, the exact downtown D.C. location will be provided for those who RSVP to attend in person.
Press interested in attending the conference in person may RSVP here. Attendees must receive a confirmation email from CAP in order to attend.
To join the virtual audience, please RSVP here.
For more information or to speak to an expert, contact Mishka Espey at [email protected].