Each summer, the Millennial Action Project hosts the largest bipartisan convening of young state legislators  during the Future Summit. Over the past four years, hundreds of legislators from across the country have set aside party differences and joined together to collaborate, share policy ideas, and gain insight from national policy experts. The Future Summit serves as a central location for policymakers to highlight their efforts and propose solutions to advance legislation  in areas disproportionately affecting the Millennial and future generations.  

MAP’s annual Future Summit is the largest bipartisan gathering for young elected officials in the US

State Legislators Attend to…

• DEVELOP NEW STRATEGIES: Learn best practices and new approaches to elevate bipartisan leadership.
• EXCHANGE POLICIES: Engage with policy leaders and legislative champions on issues including Energy & Environment, Future of Work, Criminal Justice Reform, and Democracy Modernization.
• EXPAND YOUR NETWORK: Cultivate and deepen your relationships with young legislators from across the country.

This virtual event is intended for state legislators under the age of 45.

THE RUNDOWN

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2021

5:00 pm ET | KICK-OFF RECEPTION

Legislators will participate in an interactive workshop facilitated by the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments Project Seth Henderson.

FRIDAY, JULY 30 2021

10:00 am ET | WELCOME CEREMONY

10:15 am ET | *BRIDGING OUR NATION’S CAPITALS: STATE TO FEDERAL COOPERATION FOR A STRONGER FUTURE

A fireside chat with Julie Chávez Rodriguez, the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House; and Reginald Darby, MAP Vice President of Programs

10:45 am et | NETWORKING BREAKOUT SESSION

11:30 AM ET | STATE ROLL CALL

11:50 am et | 10 minute break

12:00 pm ET | LUNCH NETWORKING SESSIONS

• Don’t Be a “One-Trick Pony”
  • Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D-TN)
  • Natalie Wood, NCSL Director for the Center for Legislative Strengthening
• Hot Takes, Hot Mics, and Hot Tips: All Things Media
  • Rep. London Lamar (D-TN)
  • Yvonne Wenger, Communications Director for Baltimore City Council President
• Spring Training: How to Prepare in the Offseason
  • Rep. Thomas Pressly (R-LA)
  • Elizabeth Whitehouse, Chief Public Policy Officer, Council of State Governments

1:00 pm ET | KEYNOTE: THE MILLENNIAL MINDSET: ENTREPRENEURSHIP & PUBLISH SERVICE

A fireside chat with co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc, Evan Spiegel; and MAP President & CEO, Layla Zaidane

2:00 pm et | 10 minute break

2:10 pm ET | POLICY SESSIONS

• Preventing A Lost Future: Leveraging Pandemic Momentum in Criminal Justice Reform
  • Rep. Daniel Pae (R-OK)
  • Rep. Jamie Scott (D-AR)
  • Michael Mendoza, Director of National Advocacy at Anti-Recidivism Coalition
• A New Forecast: Responding to Changing Energy Dynamics for a More Resilient Future
  • Commissioner David Ober (R-IN)
  • Sen. Chris Lee (D-HI)
  • Autumn Proudlove, Senior Policy Program Director at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center
• Strengthening our Democracy: Emerging Civic Technologies & the Future of American Elections
  • Sen. Matt Pouliot (R-ME)
  • Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-MD)
  • Amelia Powers Gardner, Commissioner
• Skills, Start-Ups, and Supply: Catalyzing Innovation and Expanding Opportunity in your Communities
  • Rep. Quentin Phipps (D-CT)
  • Rep. Brad Paquette (R-MI)
  • Jason Wiens, Policy Director at Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

3:30 pm ET | WE LAUNCHED – NOW WHAT? UNLOCKING FUTURE CAUCUS SUCCESS e

4:00 pm ET | CLOSING REMARKS

This event is not sponsored by the White House. 

*Indicates session is open to the public.

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