CONVENE
The Largest Gathering for the Center-left
WelcomeFest /….
The largest public gathering of centrists, WelcomeFest is a showcase for the array of leaders and organizations cultivating a partisan centrist vision on the left. At WelcomeFest, we convene a community of like-minded elected officials, media figures, journalists, and thought leaders to chart a new path forward for our party – providing a platform for connection, conversation, and action. At WelcomeFest, we take lessons from candidates who overperform to craft a strong, robust, and vibrant centrist faction.
BUILDING TO WIN
Watch the Highlights from WelcomeFest 2026.
Featuring over 20 hours of programing, 56 speakers including 12 members of Congress, WelcomeFest 2026 ….
At WelcomeFest 2026 we heard from members of congress, local elected officials, business leaders, candidates, journalists and organizational partners all doing the hard work of building a centrist factions of the Democratic party that wins.
WELCOMEFEST 2026 CO-HOSTS
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