UPDATE 11/10: Online Registration is now officially closed, but you can continue to register in person at BU on Sunday for the discounted one-day rate of $10.

UPDATE 11/9: The Race to 2008 is very proud to announce that US Senator John Kerry (D-MA) has just signed on to be a live keynote speaker at the conference! He will be speaking at 2:15pm on Saturday.

UPDATE 11/8: Online registration will remain open throughout the conference weekend until the few remaining spots are filled - so register quick!

UPDATE: The Race to 2008 Conference will now featuring distinguished keynote video addresses by Elie Wiesel and Howard Zinn!

The REAL Race Begins November 10^th!

A conference to promote political activism at Boston University

The first non-partisan, statewide, student-run conference for change

One year before the election, college students across the northeast will start the "The Race to 2008." Hosted by Boston University on November 10th and 11th, this conference with college groups from throughout the region will energize campuses to reach a common goal of political activism for the benefit of colleges and their communities.

The two-day conference will transcend political parties by incorporating issue-advocacy organizations and provide an opportunity for students to network with elected officials, 2008 campaign representatives, notable alumni, and respected professors from the Massachusetts community.

It's time to begin setting the agenda for this critical election, and "The Race to 2008" wants to unite hundreds of students from Boston University and the Massachusetts community. We want people concerned with bringing about national change by initiating the momentum at the college level.

Attendees have the opportunity to learn methods and means to bring the excitement back to their schools through speakers and workshops over the weekend. We want to activate interest as well as educate others on political, economic, social, and environmental issues central to this election. We're encouraging everyone to get out the vote as well as get out and vote.