The 2023 Convention theme this year is “Choose Peace: Stand Up! Speak Out!" We are asking members to submit workshop applications focused on one or more of the following themes:

• Demilitarization at home and abroad

• Shifting spending priorities of militarism to human needs

• Climate impacts from war and militarism

• Personal/individual transformation and/or community transformation

• How different our work would be in a democracy

• Intergenerational organizing

 
Priority will be given to workshops that have diverse and intergenerational panels reflective of coalition building and show examples of collaboration of VFP with other movements.
 
Please also consider the following requirements when submitting:

•     Stable and fast internet

•     Web camera and up-to-date microphone

•     Ability to navigate and learn webinar technology

•     Engaging content Content and presentation style that will keep online viewers engaged

 
There are a limited number of workshop spaces available. Workshops with similar themes/topics may be combined in order to accommodate as many workshops as possible. Complete applications will also be prioritized and incomplete applications will be returned for further work.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 24, 2023

 

Please make sure to submit your workshop as soon as possible as hosting workshops online requires a tremendous amount of preparation.