Announcing

American
Democracy Summit

May 14-16, 2025

Phoenix, AZ

What’s Next?

ADS will return in 2025! Sign up below to get the latest updates. Until then, we’re taking the momentum and inspiration from this year’s Summit and getting back to work building a better democracy.

Demand Better Democracy

Tools, networking, and inspiration to solve America’s political crisis

American Democracy Summit (formerly Unrig Summit) is the premier right-left event to solve America’s political crisis. We’re bringing together the brightest minds from across the political spectrum to tackle gerrymandering, money in politics, voting rights, election security, and more.

With inspiring speakers and trainers, star-studded live entertainment, cultural influencers, activists, educators, and academics, American Democracy Summit is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with others working to build a better democracy.

What to Expect

2023 Presenters

A look at the most inspiring and energizing presenters from across the political spectrum bringing their voices together to Demand Better Democracy.

Michael Douglas

Actor; Activist

Jocelyn Benson

Michigan Secretary of State; Fmr Dean of Wayne State University Law School

Desmond Meade

President – Florida Rights Restoration Coalition

Ed Helms

Actor and Comedian; RepresentUs Board Member

Shenna Bellows

Maine Secretary of State

Carolyn DeWitt

President and Executive Director, Rock The Vote

Lawrence Lessig

Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership Harvard Law School

Andrew Yang

Co-Chair, Forward Party

Juli Lucky

Executive Director, Alaskans for Better Elections

Joseline Garcia

Co-Founder & Executive Director at UN-PAC

Amber Faye McReynolds

Gov of USPS; Author

Ben Harper

Singer-songwriter and 3x-GRAMMY-winner

See our full list of ADS speakers