Below is the agenda for Netroots Nation 2008. You'll experience four days of panels, discussions, keynotes, events and caucuses in one of the most vibrant (and progressive) cities in the country. If you'd like to download a low resolution version of our program just click here (pdf 6.74MB). Or download "the grid," which lists sessions in an easy to read one-page format, just click here (pdf 604KB).
You can find a schedule of author signings here.
Please note: The latest information will always be posted here online and we update it regularly, so check back often for updates on any new sessions, room changes, or time changes.
Building a strong activist volunteer base is crucial to any people powered campaign. This DFA Training Academy session will focus on ways to recruit additional volunteers to your cause and keep them active. We will also discuss how to develop your best volunteers into ‘super-volunteers’ who can take positions of leadership on a campaign.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Presented by Parag Mehta & Jason Green
Victory in 2008 will require the largest voter contact program in American history. The DNC and Obama for America have a 50-State Strategy to show up and win in every region of the country. This is a must-see presentation on the Democratic Party’s political landscape and ground game for 2008.
How do I get on TV and radio? How do I make successful arguments once I'm on the air? Learn all the tips to a successful TV/radio appearance from experienced pundits. Participants will learn how to get themselves media exposure and will also have a chance appear on camera and receive constructive feedback.
Success and victory doesn’t happen overnight or without substantial planning and preparation. Join the DFA Campaign Academy as we present tips and advice for planning your next event, fundraiser or field campaign.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Presented by Chris Hughes & Judith Freeman
Social networking is a critical component of Obama for America's online strategy. Learn about the social networking tools – from My.BarackObama.com to Facebook and MySpace – that turn online activists into community organizers.
Netroots Nation 2008 will feature a spectacular 26,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall centrally located near all the action. The Exhibit Hall will include interactive displays from non-profit progressive organizations and corporate sponsors eager to connect with the progressive community. We will also reprise the successful convention bookstore featuring book signings from progressive authors. We invite you to join us.
We encourage Netroots Nation attendees to get to know other attendees from their states. A bulletin board will be set up near the information desk, where individuals can post locations for these self-organized sessions. Attendees are encouraged to meet with their caucus groups at a local restaurant.
How do I get on TV and radio? How do I make successful arguments once I'm on the air? Learn all the tips to a successful TV/radio appearance from experienced pundits. Participants will learn how to get themselves media exposure and will also have a chance appear on camera and receive constructive feedback.
Join in one of these ad-hoc sessions that originated from Rootscamp (or organize your own). Check out the details on how a self organizing session works here (.pdf 155KB).
Join in one of these ad-hoc sessions that originated from Rootscamp (or organize your own). Check out the details on how a self organizing session works here (.pdf 155KB).
What’s your campaign’s story? This DFA Campaign Academy session will focus on how to turn a candidate’s personal history and positions into a compelling and memorable message. We’ll also spend some time looking at how candidates can draw effective contrasts with their opponents on a campaign using campaign ads developed by the award winning media consulting firm FRCR.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Connect with like-minded folks and talk with others from your community in our identity, issue and regional caucuses.
Presented by Jason Green & Parag Mehta
Democratic voter registrations have surged in the past six months and there is still room to grow. Learn the rules and best practices for running a successful voter registration program in your community.
