American
Democracy Summit 2025
Phoenix, AZ | MAY 14-16, 2025
ADS 2025 was a huge success for the movement!
Join us as we shape the future of the pro-democracy movement
American
Democracy Summit 2025
Phoenix, AZ | MAY 14-16, 2025
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What is American Democracy Summit?
American Democracy Summit is the premier nonpartisan pro-democracy event of the year. This isn’t your typical conference—it’s fast-paced, immersive, and built for this moment in America’s political crisis.
At ADS, you’ll connect with inspiring speakers, dynamic trainers, cultural influencers, and A-list entertainers while gaining tools and training to rise to the challenge and achieve real victories for democracy. It’s high-energy, hands-on, and all about coming together to meet the urgency of now with bold ideas and unstoppable momentum.
The Summit dives deep into the biggest questions facing our democracy today—equipping you to take action where it matters most. Here’s just a glimpse of what we’ll explore:
- Confronting our constitutional crisis
- How we enforce the rule of law
- What we can learn from student organizing
- Crossing the partisan divide
- Engaging women in civic life
- Election reform
- Countering election sabotage
- Standing up to authoritarianism
- …and much more!
Presenter Preview
A look at a few of the powerful, energizing presenters you’ll see at ADS
Adam Kinzinger
Fmr. U.S. Representative
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Secretary of State, New Mexico
Adrian Fontes
Secretary of State, Arizona
Michael Douglas
Actor/Producer
Francisco Aguilar
Secretary of State, Nevada
Ellen Weintraub
Fmr. Chair of FEC
Lisa Rice
CEO of Grow Democracy DC
Trevor Potter
President, Campaign Legal Center; Fmr. Chair of FEC
Ed Helms
Actor and Comedian; RepresentUs Board Member
Desmond Meade
President – Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno
RepresentUs CEO
Max Carver
Actor; Writer; Producer
Plus nearly 100 more leaders shaping the future of American democracy
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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More than 1,000 attendees came to ADS 2023, representing more than 50 organizations.
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.