Save Our Democracy Conference Overview

Save Our Democracy for All Conference, March 28, 2026

Overview Details

Overall Experience & Satisfaction

• Overwhelmingly positive feedback
  • The vast majority rated the event “Excellent.”
  • Recommendation scores were very high (mostly 9-10/10)
• Attendees consistently described the conference as:
  • Well-organized
  • Informative
  • Inspiring and motivating

Content & Sessions

• Content relevance was extremely high
  • Most respondents rated sessions as “Extremely relevant.”
• Most valued topics:
  • Free & fair elections/voting rights
  • Civil discourse
  • Public education
  • Religious freedom & democracy
  • Immigration
• The keynote speaker was frequently highlighted as a major strength

Impact on Attendees

• Strong reported impact:
  • Most attendees said the conference increased their understanding of democracy and social justice issues
  • Many felt motivated to take action
• Common actions attendees want to take:
  • Volunteering
  • Advocacy/policy work
  • Community organizing
  • Attending future events
• Common strengths mentioned across responses:
  • High-quality speakers and content
  • Strong organization and scheduling
  • Engaged and helpful volunteers
  • Networking opportunities and partner organizations
  • Positive, welcoming atmosphere
  • Good food and hospitality

Areas for Improvement

Several consistent themes emerged:

1. Space & Logistics
   • Venue often too crowded
     • Networking/table areas are congested
     • Some sessions are over capacity
   • Food lines and layout caused bottlenecks
   • Need for:
     • Larger venue
     • Better room assignments
     • Improved signage and flow
2. Scheduling Conflicts
   • Major issue: conflict with “No Kings” protest/rally
     • Many attendees left early or skipped sessions
     • Likely reduced overall attendance
     • (Note, when we began planning for the conference, there were no other major events being planned. One month before our conference, No Kings rallies were scheduled on the same day.)
3. Session Access
   • Attendees wanted:
     • Ability to attend more workshops
     • Longer sessions or a multi-day format
     • Repeated or recorded sessions
4. Communication & Outreach
   • Need for:
     • Stronger marketing and media presence
     • Broader community outreach

Inclusion & Diversity Feedback

• Mixed responses:
  • Many felt welcomed and included
  • Others noted a lack of diversity in attendees and perspectives
• Suggestions:
  • More outreach to younger, Black, Latino, and diverse communities
  • Broader political and ideological inclusion
  • More equitable representation in speakers and planning

Additional Concerns

• Security presence: Some felt it was excessive or inconsistently applied
• Audio/visual issues: Sound, lighting, and microphone use
• Accessibility:
  • Space for mobility needs
  • Dietary options (vegan, gluten-free)
  • Clear navigation/signage

Future Interest & Engagement

• Very high continued interest
  • The majority want to stay involved
  • Many provided emails for follow-up
• Suggestions for the future:
  • More frequent events
  • Expanded partnerships with community organizations
  • More actionable takeaways (e.g., “what to do next”)

Bottom Line

• The conference was viewed as highly successful, impactful, and well-executed, with strong enthusiasm for future events. The biggest opportunities lie in:
  • Scaling the event (larger venue, more sessions)
  • Expanding outreach and diversity