Name
Opening Plenary
Description

Kick off the day with opening remarks and a keynote address from Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, followed by a fireside conversation between Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Karen McNeil-Miller.

We Are Called to Be a Movement

What does it mean to build a society grounded in moral truth rather than power? Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, President of Repairers of the Breach, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, MacArthur Fellow, and one of America's leading voices for moral justice, calls us to a bold moral awakening in the face of rising inequality and division. Drawing on decades of organizing, public theology, and nonviolent action, he challenges us to reject despair, discern truth, and build an intersectional movement rooted in love, justice, and the belief that a more equitable future is possible.

Date & Time
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Location Name
Columbine Ballroom