RISE Summit 2025

Calling All Candidates, Campaign Staff, and Volunteers: Sign Up for RISE Summit!


September 12–13, 2025 | Austin, TX

Whether you’re running for office, managing a race, or knocking doors — this summit is for you.

RISE Summit is a two-day power-building experience designed to train, inspire, and equip Texas Democrats to win in 2026. Hosted by Mothers Against Greg Abbott, this event brings together top strategists, movement leaders, and experts in campaign messaging, digital organizing, fundraising, field strategy, and more.


🎤 Over 25 Featured Speakers such as Anat Shenker-Osorio, Robert Creamer, David Pepper, Andrew Cates, Josh Klemons, Britt Bischoff and more!


Sponsored by: Civitech, Unified, Bright Blue InkTelephone Town Hall Meetings, Grassroots Analytics, Printing Union, Mothers for Democracy Action PAC, 1797 Creative, and Texas Progressive Caucus.



🧠 What You’ll Learn:How to craft a winning message and build your brand

  • Fundraising strategies that actually work
  • Field tactics to grow your voter base
  • Legal and compliance basics every campaign must know
  • Digital tools, social media, and outreach that get results
  • How to build your campaign team from the ground up

Whether you're a first-time candidate or a seasoned volunteer — this is where the next Texas victories begin.


🎟️ Tickets include:

  • Professional headshots
  • Meals both days (breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks)
  • Happy Hour drink tickets
  • Access to all training, panels, and networking opportunities

 

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  4. I am at least eighteen years old.

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