JULY 5-8

The Future of a Movement
Braver Angels leader John Wood Jr. will set forth the vision of a social movement.
Braver Angels Debates
These are not your normal debates. Braver Angels Debates are a shared pursuit of truth.
Better Conflict
Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) will join a Democratic Governor to discuss the nature of healthy conflict.
I Never Thought of It That Way
Braver Angels leader Mónica Guzmán will show us the power of curiosity.
In-House Convention Band
American bluegrass and hip hop group Gangstagrass will teach songwriting and perform live.
Battlefield Tour
A licensed battlefield guide will lead us through a tour of the Gettysburg battlefield.
Convention Platform
We deliberate. We debate.
We decide together on our future.
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July 5-8, 2023
CONVENTION AGENDA

Plenaries

A total of 8 plenaries (all-delegate gatherings) over the course of the Convention focus on three main topics.

  • The first is who we are and what brings us here. (“Why are we here?”)
  • The second is America’s current work for depolarization in communities, campuses, politics, media, leadership training, and network-building. (“Where are we now?”)
  • The third is our shared vision and action plan for going forward. (“Where are we going?”)

Breakouts and Special Events

About 40 breakout opportunities (delegates choose which they want to attend) over the course of the convention divide into three main areas of focus.

  • The first is delegates connecting with one another.
  • The second is skills training and deep dives into issues.
  • The third is the Convention platform and what happens after the Convention.
See List of Breakouts

Schedule

Wednesday, July 5

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

9:15 pm

Registration
Welcome gatherings led by Braver Angels Ambassadors
Dinner
Opening Plenary
Optional evening activities

Thursday, July 6

7:30 am – 8:30 am
8:30 am – 9:45 am
9:45 am – 10:15 am
10:15 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 12:15 pm
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
4:15 pm – 6:15 pm
6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

9:15 pm

Breakfast
Plenary 2
Break / Refreshments
Be seated for directions to breakout sessions.
Breakouts
Lunch
Plenary 3
Travel to breakouts
Breakouts
Break / Special Gatherings
Dinner
Evening Events

Optional Small Gatherings

Friday, July 7

7:30 am – 8:30 am
8:30 am – 9:45 am
9:45 am – 10:15 am
10:15 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 12:15 pm
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
4:15 pm – 6:15 pm
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
7:15 pm – 9:15 pm

9:15 pm

Breakfast
Plenary 4
Break / Refreshments
Be seated for directions to breakout sessions.
Breakouts
Lunch
Plenary 5
Travel to breakouts
Breakouts
Break / Special Gatherings
Dinner
Evening Events

Optional Small Gatherings

Saturday, July 8

7:30 am – 8:30 am
8:30 am – 9:45 am
9:45 am – 10:15 am
10:15 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 12:15 pm
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
2:30 pm – 4:15 pm
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm
5:45 pm
6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

7:30 pm

Breakfast
Plenary 4
Break / Refreshments / Instructions
Be seated for directions to breakout sessions.
Breakouts
Lunch
Plenary 7
Travel to breakouts
Breakouts
Closing Plenary
Adjourn
Dinner
Closing concert
Wednesday, July 5

12:00 – 6:00 pm
Registration

4:00 – 5:30 pm
Welcome gatherings led by Braver Angels Ambassadors

5:45 – 6:45 pm 
Dinner

7:00 – 9:00 pm
Opening Plenary

9:15 pm
Optional Evening Activities


Thursday, July 6

7:30 – 8:30 am
Breakfast

8:30 – 9:45 am
Plenary 2

9:45 – 10:15 am
Break / Refreshments

10:15 – 10:30 am
Be seated for directions to breakout sessions

10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Breakouts

12:15 – 1:15 pm
Lunch

1:15 – 2:30 pm
Plenary 3

2:30 – 2:45 pm
Travel to breakouts

2:45 – 4:15 pm
Breakouts

4:15 – 6:15 pm
Break / Special Gatherings

6:15 – 7:30 pm
Dinner

7:30 – 9:15 pm
Evening Events

9:15 pm
Optional Small Gatherings


Friday, July 7

7:30 – 8:30 am
Breakfast

8:30 – 9:45 am
Plenary 4

9:45 – 10:15 am
Break / Refreshments

10:15 – 10:30 am
Be seated for directions to breakout sessions

10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Breakouts

12:15 – 1:15 pm
Lunch

1:15 – 2:30 pm
Plenary 5

2:30 – 2:45 pm
Travel to breakouts

2:45 – 4:15 pm
Breakouts

4:15 – 6:15 pm
Break / Special Gatherings

6:15 – 7:15 pm
Dinner

7:15 – 9:15 pm
Evening Events

9:15 pm
Optional Small Gatherings


Saturday, July 8

7:30 – 8:30 am
Breakfast

8:30 -9:45 am
Plenary 6

9:45 – 10:15 am
Break / Refreshments / Instructions

10:15 – 10:30 am
Be seated for directions to breakouts

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Breakouts

12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Plenary 7

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Travel to breakouts

2:30 – 4:15 pm
Breakouts

4:15 – 5:45 pm
Closing Plenary

5:45 – 6:15 pm
Adjourn

6:15 – 7:30 pm
Dinner

7:30 pm
Closing Concert

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