February 29th - March 2nd, 2008 in Anaheim, CA

Hosted by the California Young Democrats + YDA

Pre-Registration is closed. PLEASE REGISTER ON-SITE.

Conference Information

We are only a week away from the 2008 Winter Conference and YDA has put together one of our best programs yet.  Next weekend in Anaheim you will learn how the profile and electoral significance of young voters all over the county has been raised by the Democratic Primary, you will hear from people who organized the most talked-about strike of the decade, and you will take action side-by-side with Disneyland Hotel employees who are currently working without a contract.    

Here are some previews of conference events that you won't want to miss out on.

Conference Kickoff & Welcome Reception:
Get things started right by coming to Friday night's Conference Kickoff where you will get a preview of the weekend's events, learn more about the record turnout of young Democratic voters in this year's presidential primary, and enjoy a video highlighting YDA in the news and the actions of our membership.  After that, head over to the Welcome Reception for some drinks, some mingling, and maybe even some time with Mickey (the mouse).

Writer's Guild of America Luncheon:
John Kosinski, the WGA Political Director, will join other Guild Members on the daies to tell you how they shut down Hollywood this year to protect future writers and what they are going to do next.

YDA Issue Action Summit, Plotting for 2008:
Help YDA decide what advocacy issues to take on in 2008 in a giant brainstorm session and workshop aimed at plotting out a series of powerful national events that will create change, even before the 2008 elections.
 
Christine Pelosi's Campaign Boot Camp:
Thinking of running for office or have a cause you are ready to launch a campaign for? Christine Pelosi's strategies helped the Democrats take back Congress in 2006 and now she wants to help you.  Join the author, activist, and grassroots expert in a dynamic training session you won't forget.

UNITE HERE Local 681 Labor Action:
YDA and Unite HERE are organizing a march for young dems and hotel workers to stand together and demand a fair contract extension from the Disneyland Hotel.  Join the march and show your support for the people who really make our conferences possible.

YDA Night at Disneyland:
It wouldn't be much of a conference in Anaheim if we all weren't heading over to the park now would it?  Saturday afternoon, YDA will sell discounted twilight tickets to the happiest place on earth for "YDA Night at Disneyland."  Think about it: Space Mountain, YD leaders from around the country, and all the Disney characters you can handle.
 

Conference Schedule

View the draft meeting schedule here.

Conference Registration

All participants are required to register either online or on-site with YDA. Registrants will receive printed meeting materials and admission to meetings, trainings, welcome reception and Saturday keynote luncheon. You can only register one person at a time, but can use the same credit card to pay for the different people. The card name does not need to match the registrants name. If paying by check, please print out the form and mail to YDA, 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 215, Washington, DC 20006.

On-site registration is $45. On-site registrants will not be guaranteed seats at the luncheon.

Hotel Reservations

The official conference hotel is the Disneyland Hotel & Resort, Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802.

Click here for a listing of other hotels in Anaheim.

Area Information + Getting Around Anaheim

And if being is Disneyland isn't enough for you...

Please visit www.anaheim411.com to find out about Anaheim's local info and cool things to do while you are there.

Sponsor Info

Allied groups can sponsor an informational table at the conference for $500.

Download the Conference Sponsor Packet HERE!

Email Stephen Zigmund at szigmund@yda.org

Want to be highlighted in our 2008 Winter National Conference program this year?

SIGN UP for YDA's Tomorrow Club before February 15th to make sure you are recognized as a contributed to YDA's long-term sustainability!