2026 NOW Conference - National Organization for Women

Celebrating 60 Years of Feminist Power, Progress, and Possibility – June 26 – 28, 2026

For 60 years, the National Organization for Women has stood at the forefront of social change—mobilizing communities, shaping policy, and redefining what justice looks like for women and marginalized people across the United States.

Founded in 1966 by visionary leaders including Betty Friedan, Pauli Murray, and Muriel Fox, NOW transformed outrage into organization—and sparked a movement that changed the course of American history.

Today, NOW’s National Conference is more than an event. It is a gathering of generations, a strategy summit for the future, and a powerful celebration of six decades of feminist leadership.

Why This Conference Matters Now More Than Ever

The challenges facing women today are urgent, complex, and deeply interconnected. From reproductive rights under attack to widening economic inequality, racial injustice, gender-based violence, and threats to LGBTQIA+ communities, the fight for equality is far from over.

The NOW National Conference brings together activists, leaders, organizers, students, caregivers, professionals, and allies from across the country to:

Reignite feminist activism and collective power
Build strategies for the next era of gender justice
Learn from trailblazers and emerging leaders
Connect across generations and movements
Transform ideas into action

This is where history meets momentum—and where the next chapter of feminist leadership begins.

What You’ll Experience

At the NOW National Conference, you’ll engage in a dynamic mix of:

Keynotes and visionary speakers shaping the future of feminism
Panels and workshops on NOW’s core issues:
- Reproductive Rights and Justice
- Economic Justice
- Ending Violence Against Women
- Racial Justice
- LGBTQIA+ Rights
- Constitutional Equality
Skill-building sessions for organizers, advocates, and digital leaders
Networking and community-building with feminists from every generation
Special 60th Anniversary programming honoring NOW’s legacy and future
AND – We’ll be voting on the NOW Board of Directors for 2026-2028

Whether you are a longtime activist or newly inspired to engage, this conference offers the tools, relationships, and inspiration to deepen your impact.

Celebrating 60 Years of Impact and Shaping the Next 60

NOW’s legacy is rooted in bold action and collective courage. From advancing workplace equality and reproductive freedom to championing intersectional feminism and grassroots organizing, NOW has consistently been a driving force for progress.

But anniversaries are not just about looking back—they are about looking forward.

The NOW National Conference is a call to action for the next generation of feminist leadership. It is an opportunity to align your values with meaningful change, to connect with a national movement, and to help shape the future of gender justice.

Who Should Attend

This conference is for:

Women and allies committed to social justice
Grassroots organizers and chapter leaders
Students, educators, and emerging activists
Corporate, nonprofit, and community leaders
Caregivers, creatives, and changemakers
Anyone ready to move from awareness to action

If you believe in equality, justice, and the power of collective action—this conference is for you.

Join Us. Be Part of History. Build the Future.

The NOW National Conference is not just a gathering—it is a movement moment.

Celebrate 60 years of feminist progress. Connect with leaders and visionaries. Gain the tools to create change. And step boldly into the future of gender justice.

Register. Organize. Rise.