2026 Democratic Socialists Summit Application Form

Complete this application to attend the 2026 Democratic Socialist Summit in Chicago, IL. The conference will run from Friday, July 31st to Sunday, August 2nd.

You may apply for up to two of the five total tracks:

Governing as Socialists: The DSA Difference (NEC)
Workers Deserve More: Building to a General Strike (NLC)
A Free Palestine in our Lifetime: End Apartheid and War
No Walls, No Cages: Organizing to Abolish ICE in the Trump Era
Organizing Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Socialist Victory

The application deadline is Monday, May 18th by 11:59pm PT. This deadline will not be extended.

Application approvals will occur on a rolling basis and all applicants will receive an email detailing their status by Monday, June 1st. All approved attendees may apply for scholarship funding and will receive more information on that application and associated conference expenses in their approval email.

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

This can be a role at the local or national level.

Support for workplace organizing and unionization efforts at your jobGetting a job at a strategic unionized workplace in order to build militant unionsGetting a job at a strategic non-union workplace to organize a union

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Yes, I am applying to attend one of the tracks while also helping plan the programming for a track.No, I am not involved with planning the programming and I am solely applying to attend.

Governing as Socialists: The DSA Difference (NEC)Workers Deserve More: Building to a General Strike (NLC)A Free Palestine in our Lifetime: End Apartheid and WarNo Walls, No Cages: Organizing to Abolish ICE in the Trump EraOrganizing Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Socialist Victory

Governing as Socialists: The DSA Difference

National Electoral Committee / Socialists in Office Track

Please put N/A if not applicable.

Rate your level of experience and confidence in the following areas of work from 1 to 5. With 1 being the least and 5 being the most.

1 is Least, 5 is Most

Workers Deserve More: Building to a General Strike

National Labor Commission / May Day 2028 Track

YesNoI'm interested in joining!

Local DSA labor formation like a branch, committee, or working groupNational Labor CommissionLed a major labor campaign or project through DSA (e.g. May Day Strong)Other

Rate your level of experience and confidence in the following areas of work from 1 to 5. With 1 being the least and 5 being the most.

1 is Least, 5 is Most

A Free Palestine in our Lifetime: End Apartheid and War

Palestine Solidarity & Anti-War Organizing Track

Arms Embargo/Mask off MaerskBoycott ChevronNo Appetite for Apartheid

Rate your level of experience and confidence in the following areas of work from 1 to 5. With 1 being the least and 5 being the most.

1 is Least, 5 is Most

No Walls, No Cages: Organizing to Abolish ICE in the Trump Era

Abolish ICE Track

Local migrants rights coalitionsAvelo boycott campaignCampaigns against ICE prisonsPart of local ICE watch or day labor corner patrolsLocal policy campaigns (ie against 287g agreements)Other

Rate your level of experience and confidence in the following areas of work from 1 to 5. With 1 being the least and 5 being the most.

1 is Least, 5 is Most

Organizing Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Socialist Victory

Organizer Track

Please make sure to specify which role(s) are currently or previous roles.

If you need support to attend the conference (and your application is approved), we will have scholarship funds available on an as needed basis. The application form will be sent out with your approval & registration email.

All approvals will be sent out by June 1st, 2026.

Thank you so much for submitting your application!

We will be in touch regarding your approval status and next steps soon!