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The Texas Tribune Festival is one of the nation’s largest, most buzzworthy political gatherings. Our three-day festival brings Texans together to address the politics and policy that affect our communities, our schools, our work and our daily lives. We hope you will join us.
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Deana Ayers

University of North Texas Student Government Association
Governmental Affairs Director
Denton
Websitetwitter.com/deanajayers
Serving as a Social Media Ambassador for the festival!
Thursday, September 26
 

7:00pm CDT

Opening Keynote: One-on-One with Will Hurd The Paramount TheatreEvan Smith • Will Hurd
 
Friday, September 27
 

8:00am CDT

Student Breakfast CapMetro Project Connect Community OfficeJennifer Palmieri • Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life

10:00am CDT

Civic Enragement The Driskill Hotel, Maximilian RoomMatt Yglesias • Jerry Morales • Alicia K. Glen • Sarah Eckhardt • Alan Webber

2:30pm CDT

The Democratic Do-Over The Driskill Hotel, BallroomAbby Livingston • Sri Kulkarni • Wendy Davis • Kim Olson • Gina Ortiz Jones

4:00pm CDT

Stirring the Pot The Driskill Hotel, Maximilian RoomAlex Samuels • José Menéndez • Stephanie Klick • Donna Campbell • Eddie Lucio III
 
Saturday, September 28
 

8:00am CDT

Be a Voter with MOVE Texas Open Congress Street FestivalJames Talarico • DeRay Mckesson • Ron Nirenberg • Steve Adler • MOVE Texas Student Breakfast The University of Texas at Austin TentSteve Adler • Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life

9:00am CDT

Gimme Shelter The Driskill Hotel, CitadelJuan Pablo Garnham • Ron Nirenberg • Eva Thibaudeau • Steve Adler • Blake Fetterman

10:45am CDT

The Blue Team The Driskill Hotel, BallroomPatrick Svitek • Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez • MJ Hegar • Chris Bell • Amanda Edwards • Royce West

2:30pm CDT

The Future of Health TEXAS 2036 TentCorrie MacLaggan • Mini Kahlon • Avik Roy • Kel Seliger • Mary Dale Peterson

4:30pm CDT

We Can Make Elections Better The Driskill Hotel, Maximilian RoomAlexa Ura • Chris Davis • Celia Israel • Diane Trautman • Jacquelyn Callanen

5:30pm CDT

Closing Night Reception Open Congress Street FestivalAustin Community College

7:15pm CDT

Closing Keynote: One-on-One with Nancy Pelosi The Paramount TheatreEvan Smith • Nancy Pelosi