Convening Location
8535 W Higgins Road
Chicago, Illinois 60631
United States
Date & Time
About This Event
The 2026 FICPFM Regional Convening in Chicago will bring together organizers, directly impacted leaders, advocates, and community partners from across the Midwest for a powerful weekend of connection, strategy, and movement building.
This regional convening is designed to strengthen relationships across organizations, deepen collaboration, and support the shared work of building power in directly impacted communities. In Chicago, our focus will be on base building, bringing together leaders and organizations doing aligned work so we can learn from one another, sharpen our strategies, and prepare for the work ahead.
Who should attend
- Organizers working in directly impacted communities
- Directly impacted leaders
- Advocates advancing change across the Midwest
- Community partners, allies, and movement builders
- Organizations looking to strengthen regional alignment and collaboration
What to expect
- Panels and conversations rooted in lived experience and movement strategy
- Strategy sessions focused on base building, regional power, and collaboration
- Opportunities to connect with leaders and organizations across the Midwest
- Shared learning, relationship building, and space to identify collective priorities
- Regional alignment across organizations working toward lasting change
Onsite Lodging
Attendees are invited to book within FICPFM’s reserved hotel room block at a discounted rate. Rooms are limited and expected to fill quickly, so we encourage attendees to book as early as possible.
Scholarship Applications Now Open
FICPFM is proud to offer a limited number of need-based scholarships for the 2026 Regional Convenings. Scholarships are intended to help reduce financial barriers for directly impacted leaders, organizers, advocates, and community members who would not otherwise be able to attend.
Awards may cover registration and hotel accommodations for the convening. Please note that travel is not included.
Because space and resources are limited, priority will be given to directly impacted individuals who have not previously attended an FICPFM convening and who do not have access to organizational funding.
Scholarship recipients are expected to participate fully in the convening experience and contribute meaningfully to the shared work of building power, strengthening relationships, and advancing directly impacted leadership.
Complete the scholarship application form here.
Application decisions will be shared by email. If selected, FICPFM will follow up with next steps regarding registration and hotel accommodations.
Important Registration Note
This registration page is for the Chicago Regional Convening only. Registration for the Nashville, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas convenings will open separately.
About This Event
The 2026 FICPFM Regional Convening in Chicago will bring together organizers, directly impacted leaders, advocates, and community partners from across the Midwest for a powerful weekend of connection, strategy, and movement building.
This regional convening is designed to strengthen relationships across organizations, deepen collaboration, and support the shared work of building power in directly impacted communities. In Chicago, our focus will be on base building, bringing together leaders and organizations doing aligned work so we can learn from one another, sharpen our strategies, and prepare for the work ahead.
Who should attend
- Organizers working in directly impacted communities
- Directly impacted leaders
- Advocates advancing change across the Midwest
- Community partners, allies, and movement builders
- Organizations looking to strengthen regional alignment and collaboration
What to expect
- Panels and conversations rooted in lived experience and movement strategy
- Strategy sessions focused on base building, regional power, and collaboration
- Opportunities to connect with leaders and organizations across the Midwest
- Shared learning, relationship building, and space to identify collective priorities
- Regional alignment across organizations working toward lasting change
Onsite Lodging
Attendees are invited to book within FICPFM’s reserved hotel room block at a discounted rate. Rooms are limited and expected to fill quickly, so we encourage attendees to book as early as possible.
Scholarship Applications Now Open
FICPFM is proud to offer a limited number of need-based scholarships for the 2026 Regional Convenings. Scholarships are intended to help reduce financial barriers for directly impacted leaders, organizers, advocates, and community members who would not otherwise be able to attend.
Awards may cover registration and hotel accommodations for the convening. Please note that travel is not included.
Because space and resources are limited, priority will be given to directly impacted individuals who have not previously attended an FICPFM convening and who do not have access to organizational funding.
Scholarship recipients are expected to participate fully in the convening experience and contribute meaningfully to the shared work of building power, strengthening relationships, and advancing directly impacted leadership.
Complete the scholarship application form here.
Application decisions will be shared by email. If selected, FICPFM will follow up with next steps regarding registration and hotel accommodations.
Important Registration Note
This registration page is for the Chicago Regional Convening only. Registration for the Nashville, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas convenings will open separately.
Getting There
Chicago Marriott O'Hare
8535 W Higgins Road
Chicago, Illinois 60631
United States
Convening Location
8535 W Higgins Road
Chicago, Illinois 60631
United States