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 - Three Panel Conversations
BREAK
1:30pm - 4:00pm Three Panel Conversations
To attend DAY TWO Programming as well, be sure to RSVP here: https://luma.com/49jo0vsv
To attend the DANCE-OFF at Gary Comer Youth Center Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7pm, reserve admission with a sliding scale ticket here: https://luma.com/nbh9ubqv
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 26th (Youth programming free tickets 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.
In efforts to maintain a cost-accessible Expo weekend, lunch is not included in the event. Please enjoy one of Chicago's amazing nearby 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? Please email info@stridesforpeace.org
Thank you for making Strides for Peace!