Innovators & Investors for Democracy Forum
Propose a talk or table
Thursday, October 8 · 10:00AM-4:00PM · UC Law SF
Building something, testing an approach, or have a theory of change worth discussing? Tell us and we’ll find a place for it in the day.
New here? Read the full Forum overview first.
What we’re looking for
The Forum runs under a non-solicitation rule, so this isn’t a pitch slot. We’re looking for work and thinking that the room can learn from, argue with, and build on.
A lightning talk
A short talk on stage about an innovation or a theory of change: the system you think we should be building, and the pathway to get there. Bring a real argument, including one people might push back on.
A showcase table
A spot through the day where people can see your project up close, ask questions, and try it. Good for tools, platforms, campaigns, and programs that land better in a demo than in a slide.
A working group
Convene or facilitate a breakout on one of the five pillars, a cross-cutting question, or something else. Tell us the question you’d want a small group to work through, and what they should leave with.
Tell us about it
Lightning talks will be ~5-7 minutes each, and on the shorter side are often better, since it helps people focus on the most essential elements.
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What happens next
We read every proposal
We curate the lineup rather than running an open mic, and we’re balancing it across the five pillars and across the political spectrum, the same way we’re balancing the room. A strong proposal that doesn’t fit the stage often fits a table or a working group instead, so tell us if you’re open to that.
We’ll follow up by email either way. Questions before you submit, or something that doesn’t fit any of the three formats? Write to partner@democracyweek.net.
Proposing doesn’t register you for the day. If you want a seat, grab a ticket as well.
Building something that needs more than a table? The Democracy Accelerator supports civic projects year round. Free to join, no equity taken.