RSVP to join HGL at the 2024 DNCC.

Higher Ground Labs is set for an action-packed Democratic National Convention! Join us for panels, happy hours, training sessions, and more, where political leaders and innovators will delve into the role of technology in this election cycle and discuss strategies to secure success in 2024. You can find our full schedule of events below — remember to RSVP to reserve your spot.

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See you in Chicago!

—Betsy Hoover
Founder & Managing Partner, HGL
Innovation Lounge by Microsoft and HGL
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Join Microsoft and Higher Ground Labs all week ([link removed]) at our Innovation Lounge at McCormick Place Convention Center (West Building, Floor 3). Enjoy refreshments and light bites while meeting other political tech practitioners, founders, and innovators. Use our space to connect with attendees in our lounge area, power up your devices at our charging stations, capture memories at our photo booth, and more. Don’t miss our Innovation Lounge Kickoff on Monday, August 19th from 12:00PM-1:30PM.
Join us for events & trainings in the Innovation Lounge:

Monday, August 19th
* 12:00pm-1:30pm: Political Tech Convention Kickoff & Orientation: Enjoy light bites and networking with the political tech community in Chicago, including a primer on navigating the Convention for first-timers.
* 1:30pm-2:30pm: Relational Organizing Training: Discover the fundamentals of relational organizing with experts from Relentless.
* 3:30-4:30pm: AI Prompt Engineering Training: Learn to leverage AI for drafting compelling narratives, enhancing outreach, and personalizing messages with experts from Quiller.

Tuesday, August 20th
* 1:30pm-2:30pm: HGL & CIL AI Training: Learn how to select the right AI tools that solve real problems, manage data and security responsibly, and hear real-world applications of AI with experts from HGL and Cooperative Impact Lab.

Wednesday, August 21st
* 1:30pm-2:30pm: Microsoft Deepfake Awareness Training: Learn about deepfake creation detection and rapid response with experts from Microsoft.

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Political Tech Community Happy Hour
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Join our happy hour on Monday, August 19th from 5:30PM-8:00PM to kick off Chicago DNC 2024 and chat all things political tech in 2024! Co-hosted by Higher Ground Labs, ActBlue, TargetSmart, OneOne Ventures, NGP VAN, Zinc Labs, and Cooperative Impact Lab.
Request an invite (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Request%20to%20join%20DNCC%20Political%20Tech%20Happy%20Hour%20)
AI and Democracy Luncheon and Panel
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On Wednesday, August 21st, 11:30AM-2PM, Higher Ground Labs and NosTerra Ventures are convening an expert panel to explore AI's role in politics, focusing on regulation and innovation. This diverse group includes AI policy specialists, political tech startup founders, Microsoft tech leaders, and democracy experts. They will offer insights into the intersection of AI and democratic politics. Join us for networking, lunch, and insightful conversation.
Request an invite (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Request%20to%20join%20DNCC%20AI%20%26%20Democracy%20Luncheon)
Mitigating AI-Driven Risks for Women in Politics Panel
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The rapidly evolving AI landscape presents new challenges and opportunities, especially for women in politics. On Thursday, August 22nd, 1:30PM-2:30PM, Higher Ground Labs, in partnership with Microsoft, is convening an expert panel to explore the intersection of AI, politics, and gender. Panelists will discuss critical topics like misinformation, disinformation, and deepfakes, and how AI can help detect and prevent these threats, strengthening democratic processes. Join us in the DNCC Speaker area at McCormick Place Convention Center.
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