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ABCD International Gathering

Join us in July to discuss the future of ABCD. In the current state of the world, we need ABCD now more than ever. Help us recognize our past, while looking ahead to how we support communities going forward. There are three convenings for the gathering- for United States practitioners in-person in Chicago and virtually, and virtually for practitioners in other parts of the world. A fundraising reception for the ABCD Institute will also take place in Chicago before the gathering. Highlights are below with more detailed information in the individual links. Note that to register, you need to sign up as a member of the network. You will not see an option to register unless you are logged in.

Virtual Convening
Practitioners across the world will come together in community to actively participate in dialogue around ABCD.

You can still join the virtual convening by joining our network.

If you have not joined our network, please do so here as a first step to capture your information and to create a profile. Our network platform provides multiple ways for participants to engage with each other as part of the gathering. A sliding scale for membership is available and fees are waived for many practitioners.

Once you are logged into the network- you will see information for the virtual convenings on this page Virtual Convenings to join those sessions

Tuesday, July 29- Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL

Registration:
If you have not joined our network, please do so here as a first step to capture your information and to create a profile before registering. Our network platform provides multiple ways for participants to engage with each other as part of the gathering. A sliding scale for membership is available.

Fees: Fees for the two day in person event in Chicago range from $0-$650 depending on whether you have organizational support. If you want to be here, we want you here, community members who need fees waived or reduced can contact the Institute at admin@abcdinstitute.org.

Registration has closed, if you are wanting to attend in Chicago, please contact Jess Wyatt at 785-577-4812 to see if any spots are still available

Monday, July 28, 2025
5:30-8pm
Evening Reception
The DuSable Black History Museum
Chicago, IL

Legacy Sponsors: Irwin W. Steans Center, DePaul University

Community Sponsors: Greater Auburn Greshman Community Development Corporation & My Block, My Hood, My City

Learn more about the reception including remarks by Michael Strautmanis from the Obama Foundation