Over 1,000 RSVPs – Now Streaming Live Nationwide
DALLAS, TX — Dream for America today unveiled the full, star-studded speaker lineup for its inaugural DemocracyFest 2025 conference, the premier youth-led national conference dedicated to defending democracy, rebranding liberal values, and reshaping American culture. With over 1,000 RSVPs already secured, the high-energy, one-day event is now live-streaming nationwide at dreamforamerica.org/democracyfest2025.
Taking place virtually August 11, 2025, DemocracyFest is a a virtual one-day, high-energy, youth-led summit bringing together hundreds of young progressive, pro-democracy leaders for a powerful day of organizing, learning, and connection.
This experience is designed to help students, chapter leaders, and attendees of all kinds develop leadership skills, build organizing power, and access incredible resources and opportunities from Dream for America and its partner organizations.
DemocracyFest is THE must-attend event for students, organizers, patriots, and democracy defenders across the country. If you want to hear from the biggest names in progressive politics and connect with young leaders from every corner of the U.S. — this is where YOU need to be.
Featured Speakers Include:
- William He, Founder & CEO of Dream for America – Keynote
- Vice President Kamala Harris (Special Message)
- Governor Andy Beshear (KY) – Keynote
- Senator Mark Kelly (AZ) – Keynote
- Senator Andy Kim (NJ) – Keynote
- TX State Rep. James Talarico
- Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD)
- Rep. Ro Khanna (CA)
- Stacey Abrams
- Former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison
- Lt. Col. Amy McGrath
- Lt Gov. Juliana Stratton (IL)
- Malcolm Kenyatta, DNC Vice Chair & PA State Rep.
- Mayor Phillip Jones (Newport News, VA)
- John Avlon, Author & CNN Analyst
- Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson
- Emerge America CEO A’shanti Gholar
- Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA)
- Rep. Angie Craig (MN)
- Rep. Seth Moulton (MA)
- Rep. Grace Meng (NY)
- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA)
- Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA)
- Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM)
- Former Rep. Conor Lamb (PA)
- Former Rep. Joe Walsh (IL)
- Journalist Aaron Parnas
- …and dozens more leaders, activists, and cultural influencers.
“We are proving that progressives can inspire, energize, and create a cultural moment that rivals anything on the right,” said William He, founder of Dream for America. “With more than 1,000 people already signed up and a powerhouse roster of speakers, DemocracyFest 2025 will be the launchpad for a new vision of American greatness rooted in freedom, democracy, and opportunity.”
DemocracyFest 2025 is free to watch online — anyone can join from anywhere in the country and be part of the movement to fight extremism and reclaim the promise of America.
Watch Live & Join the Conversation:
dreamforamerica.org/democracyfest2025