Learn Together. Grow Together. Win Together.
2026 Virtual Summer Retreat
Saturday, August 29
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Central Time
Virtual lobby opens at 8:45 AM
This free virtual summit brings together TDW members and supporters from across Texas for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Whether you’re a longtime chapter leader or a new member looking to get involved, you’ll gain practical tools, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections to help strengthen your chapter and prepare for the 2026 election cycle.
The day will feature a combination of full-group sessions and interactive breakout sessions, allowing attendees to learn from statewide leaders while also diving deeper into topics most relevant to their chapter’s needs.
Featured full-group sessions include:
- Opening General Session and Keynote Address
- Membership Growth, Engagement & Retention
- Texas Together: Building Your Chapter’s GOTV Plan
- 2026 Election Strategy Update
- Closing General Session and Call to Action
Attendees will also choose from interactive breakout and roundtable sessions, including:
- Fundraising That Works
- Building Effective Community Partnerships
- Communications Committee
- Membership Committee
- Chapter Leadership Roundtable
Throughout the day, we’ll include short breaks to recharge, connect with fellow attendees, and transition between sessions.
We’ll share a detailed agenda, session descriptions, speaker lineup, and attendee information with registered participants in the coming weeks.
While we encourage everyone to join us live to participate in discussions and ask questions, we understand schedules don’t always cooperate. We will make every effort to record the general sessions, breakout sessions, and roundtables and share them with registered attendees afterward. Please note that recordings are not guaranteed and may be limited by presenter permission or technical considerations.
This event is free because we believe leadership development should be accessible to every chapter. During registration, you’ll have the opportunity to make an optional contribution to the TDW 2026 Midterm Fund. Every dollar raised helps Texas Democratic Women support Democratic women candidates, strengthen voter engagement efforts, and invest in the organizing needed to win in 2026.
We hope you’ll join us as we Learn Together. Grow Together. Win Together.
Agenda at a Glance
8:45 AM | Virtual Lobby Opens
9:00 AM | Opening General Session & Keynote featuring Gina Hinojosa
10:00 AM | Educational Breakout Sessions (Fundraising or Community Partnerships, your choice)
11:10 AM | Featured Session: Growing a Thriving Chapter (Membership Growth & Leadership Panel)
12:00 PM | Featured GOTV Training: Texas Together, Building Your Chapter’s GOTV Plan
12:45 PM | Break, grab a bite, and tune in for our Committee Collaboration Roundtables (Communications, Membership, or Leadership)
1:25 PM | TDW 2026 Election Action Update
1:40 PM | Closing General Session, Voices from the Ballot and Call to Action
2:00 PM | Adjourn
Register today and join us for a day of learning, connection, and momentum-building as we head into the final months of the 2026 election cycle!