Spring into Action Immigrant Rights Conference "Leading with Courage Over Fear" Friday March 13, 2026 9am-5pm The George Sherman Union at Boston University

Join us on March 13, 2026 at Boston University and Spring Into Action with MIRA Coalition at our annual immigrant rights conference! The Spring Into Action Conferenceis focused on education and advocacy. In preparation for our annual lobbying day, Immigrants Day at the State House, MIRA Coalition member organizations and those active in the immigrant rights space gather at the conference to share our legislative priorities, develop our advocacy skills, network with other members, and celebrate our communities. This year we are offering 8 total workshops along 2 tracks, focused on sustaining yourself and your organization and movement building. Together, we are leading with courage over fear. 

If you’re interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Ana Cristina via email at achavezandonie@miracoalition.org

For general questions, contact Dawn at dmiller@miracoalition.org

Purchase Tickets Here!
  • 9am – Registration 
  • 10am – Opening Plenary: State level framing of the immigrant rights landscape
  • 11am – First workshop sessions: self-care/secondary trauma, fundraising, strengthening community-based legal programs
  • 12pm – Lunch and networking time 
  • 1pm – Presentation of the 2nd annual Christine Ntagengwa Leadership Award
  • 1:30pm – Immigrants Day at the State House: Our Advocacy Priorities as a Coalition
  • 2:15pm – Keynote Speaker
  • 3:15pm – Second workshop sessions: enforcement, intersectional mobilization, messaging)
  • 4:15pm – Closing session