WELCOMEFEST 2026
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BUILDING TO WIN
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JUNE 3, 2026
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WELCOMEFEST 2026 · BUILDING TO WIN · JUNE 3, 2026 ·
The largest public gathering of centrists, WelcomeFest showcases the array of leaders and organizations cultivating a partisan centrist vision on the left. At WelcomeFest, a community of like-minded elected officials, media figures, journalists, and thought leaders gather to mediate a new path forward for our party – providing a platform for connection, conversation, and action. WelcomeFest is an opportunity for us all to take lessons from candidates who overperform to craft a strong, robust, and vibrant centrist faction.
June 3, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
BUILDING TO WIN
In its first two years, WelcomeFest emerged as a key forum for ideas and leaders shaping the center-left’s future, growing from 300 in its inaugural year to 600 attendees and far greater attention in 2025. MSNBC called it “Centrist Coachella.” The New York Times called it “CPAC of the Center.” Slate called it the “Totally Normal Party.”