Strides for Peace National Gun Violence Prevention Expo

​Now in its 4th year, the Expo has expanded to include national organizations and keynote speakers in 2026! Attendees will have opportunities to connect with organizations and civic partners in Chicago, NYC, Philadelphia, and LA to create a national network of support in the mission to end gun violence.

​The purpose of the two-day, National Gun Violence Prevention Expo event is to bring together resource providers, civic partners, public officials, community organizations and those for whom violence prevention is a top priority. Designed to build a collective impact approach across leaders, communities, and the sectors they represent, this event is attended by community members, the general public, and students in Chicagoland and beyond. 

​Panel discussions for adults and youth audiences will occur simultaneously with booth offerings from organizations, and we will close the weekend with a dance-off performance between our 2026 Race Against Gun Violence Host cities: Chicago, NYC, Philadelphia, and LA. Washington, DC and Detroit to come.

​Join our expanding Strides for Peace platform with free attendance or a ticket purchase donation amount of your choosing. Some events within the Expo weekend will be ticketed separately. Please reach out to [email protected] for more ways to get involved.