Day 1: Strides for Peace National Gun Violence Prevention Expo

​PANEL CONVERSATIONS & RESOURCE FAIR

​ATTENDEE TICKET DAY 1 - HILTON CHICAGO

​DAY ONE EXPO PROGRAMMING WILL INCLUDE:

​8am - Doors Open

​10am - 12:20pm Panel Conversations in Waldorf Room

​BREAK

​12:50 pm - 3:00pm Panel Conversations in Waldorf Room

​12 - 5pm Community Village Booths in Williford Room

​To attend DAY TWO Programming as well, be sure to RSVP here: https://luma.com/49jo0vsv

​ABOUT THE EXPO

​The 2026 Strides for Peace Gun Violence Prevention Expo has gone national!  Now in its 4th Year, the Expo will foster, celebrate, and promote collective action and community-driven solutions to end gun violence by convening organizations, advocates, and changemakers. Resource providers, civic partners, public officials, community organizations, and more from across the nation will join to create a wide-spanning network in the mission to end gun violence.

​THINGS TO NOTE

​Youth-specific programming will take place at Gary Comer Youth Center on September 26 (Youth programming free tickets with RSVP can be found here: https://luma.com/s6b5laat)

​Join the expanding Strides for Peace platform with free attendance or a ticket by the donation amount of your choosing.

​Please enjoy one of Chicago's amazing nearby lunch options during programming breaks.

​Some events within the Expo weekend will be ticketed separately.

​Please subscribe to the Strides for Peace National Gun Violence Prevention Expo Luma Calendar to select events: https://luma.com/stridesforpeaceGVPexpo2026

​Questions, or interested in tabling at the Expo? Please email info@stridesforpeace.org

​Thank you for making Strides for Peace!

​Photography and videography will be captured at this event and may be used for promotional purposes.