# Facing Race: A National Conference

- Dates: 12 November 2026 to 14 November 2026
- Location: Raleigh, United States
- Organiser: Race Forward
- Industry: EdTech

## About

Facing Race: A National Conference is a three-day conference held Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14, 2026. The registration page lists multiple ticket types and prices for participants, including options for community members, students, and day pass holders.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://facingrace.raceforward.org/register)
- [Agenda](https://facingrace.raceforward.org/program)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Alex Fennell, Coalition Coordinator, Racial Impact Study Coalition (RISC)
- Alex Frank, Director of Root Solutions, Race Forward
- Alicia Garza, Special Projects Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance
- Alicia Haywood, Visiting Assistant Professor, Missouri School of Journalism
- Amanda Weaver, Network Power Building Director, People's Action Institute
- Amber Chandler, Strategy Lead, Community Solutions

## Ticket pricing

USD 100 to 2800

## Where to stay

- **Raleigh Marriott City Center**: 200 m from the venue, 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, 27601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdumc-raleigh-marriott-city-center/)
  - Phone: +1-919-833-1120
- **Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown**: 210 m from the venue, 616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, 27601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/rdurx)
  - Phone: +1 919-856-0017
- **Raleigh Guest Suites**: 330 m from the venue
- **Sheraton Raleigh Hotel**: 340 m from the venue, 421 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, 27602
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdusi-sheraton-raleigh-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1-919-834-9900
- **Roger's Cottage**: 500 m from the venue, 432 South Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, 27601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.guesthouseraleigh.com/)
  - Phone: +1-919-533-3052
- **Guest House Raleigh**: 520 m from the venue, 420 South Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, 27601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.guesthouseraleigh.com/)
  - Phone: +1-919-533-3052
- **Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown**: 540 m from the venue, 200 West Davie Street, Raleigh, 27601
- **Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown**: 560 m from the venue, 200 West Davie Street, Raleigh, 27601

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/facing-race-a-national-conference-raleigh/