Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Campus Progress National Conference

Young people have voted in record numbers in 2004, 2006, and 2008. Young advocates are creating new vehicles for change every day. Our generation is using its power and voice to move America in a more positive, progressive direction. The fourth annual Campus Progress National Conference is set for July 8, 2008. Come to Washington, D.C., and join young people from all across the nation to collaborate on the issues that drive us.

We're proud to announce that Senator John Edwards will deliver a keynote speech at the 2008 Campus Progress National Conference!

Other speakers confirmed for the conference are actor Ryan Gosling, who will discuss Africa, genocide, and child soldiers with activist John Prendergast; U.S. Representative Linda Sanchez of California; hip-hop artist M-1; spoken word poet Paul Flores; and musician Ted Leo, who will perform. A panel on youth organizing will include Biko Baker of the League of Young Voters and Maria Teresa Peterson of Voto Latino.

Campus Progress will announce additional participants in the coming weeks.

The conference is a unique opportunity to meet and network with other politically engaged young people. The conference is free for all attendees, and a limited number of travel and housing scholarships will be available. You must apply for admission, and each year the conference fills to capacity - so apply now!


Apply now for the 2008 Campus Progress National Conference.

Wednesday July 8, 2008, 9:00am-7:30pm
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.

The National Conference is flanked by two other major events. On July 7, 2008,, join us for the USSA-US PIRG-Campus Progress Grassroots Training Day. On July 9, 2008, join us for the Campus Progress/ The Nation National Youth Journalism Conference.

The National Conference and all related events are free for all attendees. Campus Progress provides a limited number of travel and lodging scholarships -- check out the National Conference application form for more details. For more information on past Campus Progress National Conferences, click here. To learn more about Campus Progress, click here.