Unified Jam
2023

Doors Open & Morning Mingling

Grab some coffee, settle in, and enjoy the ride.

Welcome

A few opening remarks to welcome everyone and explain what makes Unified Jam so special.

I Ran for Office - AMA

Get the first-hand accounts of candidates who ran for office in 2022. Looking back on their time on the campaign trail, what do they remember most? What would they have done differently? This is your chance to hear from and ask questions of some of the most prominent Texas-area candidates from last year’s election.

Reclaiming Rights: Organizing in a Post-Roe World

Last year, the landscape for reproductive rights was fundamentally altered. This panel brings together individuals who have led and continue to lead the effort to (re)-secure those rights. They’ll share how their experiences help inform them on how to adapt organizing today to meet the challenges of this new landscape.

Gen-Z's Impact on Today and Tomorrow

A generation unlike any other. The activist and organizing leaders of Gen-Z have likely brought about more substantive change by this point in their lives than any previous generation. Learn how they view our current political climate and how they plan to shape the world to come.

Lunch

Vegan Pizza at Lil Nonna's Food Truck or Seafood from Huckleberry at Still Austin Whiskey!

Persuasion, Inspiration, and Activation

How does someone go from apathetic to activist? What are the catalysts for change? This panel will cover the necessary ingredients to bring someone from disaffected to motivated and how organizers can use specific tactics to make this happen within individuals and communities.

Organizing in Overlooked Communities

Communities that are under-resourced, marginalized, and overlooked are often where the most innovative organizing happens. Hear from leaders in these communities on how they’re making a difference where no one thought it was possible.

The Digital Difference

Digital tools promise to make organizers’ jobs easier, but which ones actually deliver? We’ll hear from practitioners from various campaigns and organizations about which tools have made a difference for them, as well as what gaps still exist in this market.

Remember to Laugh

Activism is hard work - we know that. Sometimes we need a little reminder to enjoy the journey, not take things too seriously, and to have a laugh.

Closing Thoughts

Happy Hour

Pop open some bottles and bask in the afterglow. Music by Sammie Zonana