What is the Just Economy Conference? This is the leading national conference for economic and social justice. From April 13-14, 2026 over 1,200 activists, elected officials, policymakers, community leaders, civil rights groups, faith-based organizations and economic and social justice advocates from across the nation will come together in Washington, DC to share ideas, learn, and ask hard questions to chart out a path towards a just economy.

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The Just Economy Conference is shaped by the Just Economy Pledge, a set of principles upon which public sector policies and private sector practices should be organized and evaluated in order to imagine and create a just economy. We invite you to frame your conference proposal using one or more of these principles. We’ll be on the lookout for local and statewide strategies to address economic justice that help all Americans build wealth and live well.

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Be sure to include a clear title and description, suggestions for a moderator and speakers, and a plan to engage the audience.

Questions about how to submit a proposal? Register here for the upcoming Conference Proposal Informational Webinar on June 24. If you have questions before then contact us or watch the informational webinar from last year. 

Timeline

May 22 - Call for Proposals opens

June 24 - Conference Proposal Informational Webinar

July 25 - Call for Proposals closes

October - Selected sessions are announced 

Can’t wait to see your proposal!

Team NCRC