AUSTIN, Texas — Thousands of Latino leaders, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, educators, entrepreneurs, students, and community advocates have gathered in Austin this week for the 2026 UnidosUS Annual Conference, one of the nation’s largest gatherings focused on advancing opportunities for the Hispanic community.
Held July 29–30 at the Fairmont Austin, this year’s conference centers on the theme “Our Moment, Our Movement, Our Power,” emphasizing collective action, civic engagement, and leadership during a pivotal moment for Latino communities across the United States.
The conference features nationally recognized speakers, policy discussions, leadership workshops, networking opportunities, and strategy sessions designed to equip attendees with practical tools to strengthen their communities. Organizers say Austin was intentionally selected as the host city because of its growing Latino population and its importance in shaping conversations around public policy and advocacy.
Throughout the two-day event, participants will engage in four primary learning tracks:
- Immigration Justice, focusing on policies, legal advocacy, and protecting immigrant communities.
- Defending Democracy, highlighting civic participation, voting rights, and grassroots organizing.
- Prosperity for All, exploring economic mobility, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and financial opportunity.
- Building Power, providing leadership development and strategies to increase Latino representation and influence in public life.
In addition to educational sessions, the conference offers attendees the opportunity to build partnerships with nonprofit organizations, foundations, corporate leaders, and community advocates working to improve education, health, housing, economic development, and civil rights.
The event also shines a spotlight on Austin’s vibrant nonprofit community, with several local organizations participating in discussions and networking activities that showcase the city’s commitment to serving Latino families and expanding educational and economic opportunities.
Since its founding in 1968, UnidosUS has become the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, representing a network of more than 300 community-based affiliates across the country. The annual conference has grown into a premier national gathering where ideas, partnerships, and policy initiatives are developed to address the evolving needs of Latino communities.
As conversations continue over the next two days, attendees are expected to leave Austin with new partnerships, actionable strategies, and a renewed commitment to advancing equity and opportunity for Latinos nationwide.
