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Become a Partner for NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026

July 8-11, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

Join our coalition of partners to create a culture of deliberative dialogue nationwide. 

We’re building a lasting coalition committed to civil discourse.

A vital and enduring piece of NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 is the coalition of partners Close Up is building to highlight the importance of civic education and to help young people develop the skills of engaged citizenship and deliberative dialogue. Alongside our partners, we hope to expand young new voters’ grasp of policy issues from multiple perspectives, gain an understanding of their views on pressing national issues, and create a multiplier effect of deliberation and issue-centered education in communities across the country. 

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Become a member of our university coalition!

We’re excited to be assembling a nationwide university coalition for NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026. Members of the coalition are listed as partners in all program materials and have their logo featured on our website. Each partner commits to: 

  • Encouraging students to participate in NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 deliberations.  
  • Hosting one related activity or sharing opportunities for young people to participate in future deliberations.  
  • Amplifying the program’s impact report through social media and other channels.  

If you’re interested in becoming a university coalition partner, reach out to us at support@closeup.org 

 

ABOUT

What is NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026? Learn More >

PARTICIPATE

Will you be 18 and a first-time voter in 2026? Learn how you can participate! Learn More >

SPONSOR

Help make sure students from your community have the chance to attend! Learn More >

BECOME A PARTNER

Join our nationwide coalition of universities and other partner organizations. Learn More >

VOLUNTEER

Help facilitate small-group deliberation and civil discourse among first-time voters! Learn More >

Media

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