ANNOUNCING
American
Democracy Summit 2025
Phoenix, AZ | MAY 14-16, 2025
ANNOUNCING
American
Democracy Summit 2025
Phoenix, AZ | MAY 14-16, 2025
What is American Democracy Summit?
American Democracy Summit is the premier nonpartisan event uniting top minds from across the political spectrum to tackle America’s biggest political challenges—gerrymandering, money in politics, election security, and more.
With inspiring speakers, dynamic trainers, A-list entertainment, and cultural influencers, this is your chance to connect with activists, educators, and leaders committed to building a stronger democracy.
More than 1,000 attendees came to ADS 2023, representing more than 50 organizations.
Past Presenters
A look at the most inspiring and energizing presenters from across the political spectrum bringing their voices together to Demand Better Democracy.
Michael Douglas
Actor; Activist
Jocelyn Benson
Michigan Secretary of State; Fmr Dean of Wayne State University Law School
Desmond Meade
President – Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Ed Helms
Actor and Comedian; RepresentUs Board Member
Shenna Bellows
Maine Secretary of State
Carolyn DeWitt
President and Executive Director, Rock The Vote
Lawrence Lessig
Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership Harvard Law School
Andrew Yang
Co-Chair, Forward Party
Juli Lucky
Executive Director, Alaskans for Better Elections
Joseline Garcia
Co-Founder & Executive Director at UN-PAC
Amber Faye McReynolds
Gov of USPS; Author
Ben Harper
Singer-songwriter and 3x-GRAMMY-winner
See our full list of ADS speakers
The Venue:
Gila River Resorts
Phoenix, AZ
More than 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, freshly expanded with new hotel rooms, rooftop restaurant & lounge, and two pools – all just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
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Stay In Touch
ADS returns in May 2025! Stay connected as we announce inspiring speakers & dynamic sessions.
What’s Next?
ADS will return in 2025! Sign up below to get the latest updates. Until then, we’re taking the momentum and inspiration from our most recent Summit and getting back to work building a better democracy.