2026 NOW Conference
Celebrating 60 Years of Feminist Power, Progress, and Possibility – June 26 – 28, 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 National Conference. Below you will find links to the gallery of photos you can download.
NAC Members, Speaker Pelosi, & Guests
Conference Happenings
Registered and didn’t get your access? Email online@now.org.
Conference Agenda – Agenda is subject to change. Additional information will be added as details are confirmed.
Conference Location:
The Westin Alexandria Old Town
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
westinalexandria.com
703.253.8607
Resolutions – these are posted on the Member Only Page
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.
Hotel & Visitor Information
Hotel rooms are SOLD OUT!
The Westin Alexandria Old Town
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
westinalexandria.com
703.253.8607
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