Register Now for Our 2027 MLK Conference in Washington, D.C.

We’re excited to announce the theme for the 2027 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference: United by the Dream! Through this annual conference, we continue our legacy of civil rights and labor solidarity. We stand in our collective power to fight back against ongoing attacks and chart our course forward—along the long arc that bends toward justice.

We’ll hold this historic conference in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., Jan. 14–17, 2027. It’s a pivotal time to gather and reflect on the past year’s battles, victories and learning opportunities, as well as the historic fights, marches, and rallies that shaped the labor and civil rights movements. We’ll think strategically about the road ahead and the continued fight for economic and racial justice with—and within—our movement. 

Register now and get an early-bird discount. 

The conference will focus on core movement priorities: accessing meaningful work, securing fair wages, accessing generational economic opportunity, organizing the future and communicating our story. 

Here’s what you can expect: 

Timely discussions on the most pressing issues facing our movement.

• Workshops and training sessions to equip you with tools to meet the challenges we face.
• Opportunities to share practices and sharpen the knowledge we need to drive change.

For more information and updates, visit our website at TheMLKConference.org. And stay tuned for more on speakers, panels, events, training and other conference activities.

Learn more and register now!

Help us continue Dr. King’s legacy of civil rights and labor solidarity. Together, we will build an economy and a society that works for everyone—where all workers, no matter who they are, can live a life of dignity and respect. We are United by the Dream!