2026 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventMay 19, 2026 May 19 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference The Center for American Progress’ signature event, now celebrating its 15th year, where CAP convenes the big thinkers and doers on the center-left for a day of not only identifying the problems facing Americans, but also sharing solutions to improve the lives of all Americans. Online via Zoom 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
India’s Elections and Global Implications Past EventMay 7, 2026 May 7 India’s Elections and Global Implications Please join the Center for American Progress and Hindus for Human Rights for a panel of democracy and foreign policy experts shedding light on the recent elections, the significance for India's global ambitions, and implications for future U.S.-India relations. Online only 1:30 - 2:30 PM EDT
Preemption of State AI Laws Is Not the Path Forward Past EventApril 29, 2026 Apr 29 Preemption of State AI Laws Is Not the Path Forward Join the Center for American Progress for a discussion about why state preemption of AI, child safety, and privacy laws is not the path forward for meaningful AI legislation and what real issues must be prioritized in any meaningful federal AI legislation. Center for American Progress Online 1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT
‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening Past EventApril 22, 2026 Apr 22 ‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening A Reel Progress screening and exclusive conversation with political strategist James Carville. Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 6:00 - 8:15 PM EDT
Climate Action, Close to Home Past EventApril 21, 2026 Apr 21 Climate Action, Close to Home Please join the Center for American Progress for an event on local climate action during D.C. Climate Week. Center for American Progress 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges Past EventApril 15, 2026 Apr 15 Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges Join the CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies. Online via Zoom 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
The U.S.-Israeli War: Destabilizing Lebanon and the Broader Region Past EventApril 8, 2026 Apr 8 The U.S.-Israeli War: Destabilizing Lebanon and the Broader Region Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual conversation with expert panelists based in the region who will explore the regional political, security, and humanitarian dynamics of the U.S.-Israeli war, with a particular focus on Lebanon. Online via Zoom 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT
The Trump ‘War Tax’: The Economic Costs of the Iran War Past EventApril 2, 2026 Apr 2 The Trump ‘War Tax’: The Economic Costs of the Iran War Please join the Center for American Progress for an online discussion on the economic costs of the U.S. war in Iran. Online via Zoom 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT
The Flip Side of Affordability: Raising Wages Across the Country Past EventMarch 26, 2026 Mar 26 The Flip Side of Affordability: Raising Wages Across the Country Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event featuring strategies for raising wages from across the country. Online only 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT
Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Past EventMarch 18, 2026 Mar 18 Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Please join CAP for an online discussion on this tragedy and its implications for the U.S. military and the future of warfare. Online via Zoom 3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT