Amara Okonkwo
Founding Director
Assembly · Upcoming
National Assembly 2026
The biennial national assembly. Members elect leadership, ratify the next manifesto, and set campaign priorities for 2026–2028.
Date
Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Hours
09:00 – 18:00
Location
Cobo Hall West · Detroit, MI
Capacity
3,120 / 4,500 (69%)
/ Briefing
What To Expect.
Every two years, every member of every chapter is invited to gather for three days of votes, panels, and workshops. The assembly is where Vanguard makes the decisions that bind everyone — endorsement criteria, dues structure, the next two-year campaign slate.
This year's assembly will ratify the revised five-pillar manifesto, elect three new directors, and vote on the 2026–2028 organizing budget. Childcare, transit stipends, and accessibility accommodations are provided. No member is excluded for cost.
/ Agenda
Schedule
- 09:00
Doors open · Coffee + check-in
- 10:00
Opening address
With · Amara Okonkwo
- 11:30
Manifesto ratification vote
- 13:00
Lunch · Chapter caucus rooms open
- 14:30
Director elections — round one
- 16:00
Campaign priority breakouts
- 17:30
Closing remarks
With · Ilya Vargas
/ On Stage
Speakers.
3 confirmed
Ilya Vargas
Head of Technology
Jun Nakamura
Director of Climate
/ Register
Hold Your Seat.
Free for members. $10 suggested for non-members (waivable). Childcare and transit stipends available — flag below.
Capacity3,120 / 4,500 (69%)
