A year ago we officially founded the Anti War Action Network. We have expanded to 27 affiliates who work together on national days of action to grow the anti war movement.  We organize to pressure for an end to aid to Israel, to demand an end to US intervention in Venezuela and to end the US war on Iran.

https://tinyurl.com/AWAN26REGISTER

We will meet on July 11 & 12 in Chicago to hear from movement speakers and to learn from each other at activist workshops so we can deepen our skills & strengthen connections across the country between our groups.

Tentative Schedule: Day 1 Saturday, July 11

8:30 - 9:30 AM Registration & Breakfast

9:30 AM Welcome & Greetings

10 - 11:15 AM Opening Panel

• Hatem Abudayyeh - National Chair of U.S. Palestinian Communities Network

• Steve Ellner - advisory board member of Science & Society: A Journal of Marxist Thought and Analysis and an Associate Managing Editor of the journal Latin American Perspectives: A Journal on Capitalism and Socialism.

• Bahman Azad - President of the U.S. Peace Council

• Sara Flounders - coordinates the International Action Center, the SanctionsKill Campaign and United National Antiwar Coalition, co-author and Editor of 10 books on U.S. Wars and Militarism.

• Meredith Aby - AWAN steering committee, director of Women Against Military Madness, co-founder of the MN Anti-War Committee

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Workshop 1

12:30 - 1:45 PM Lunch

1:45 - 3 PM Panel

3:15 - 4:15 PM Workshop 2

4:30 - 5:45 PM Closing Panel

5:45 PM Closing and logistical announcements for next day

Day 2 Sunday, July 12

8:30 AM Breakfast

9 -10 AM Workshop 3

10:15 AM Anti-War Action Network business

Steering committee election

Resolutions and solidarity statements

2026 AWAN Conference: Housing Solidarity Form

We're excited to host the 2026 Anti-War Action Network (AWAN) National Conference in Chicago on July 11th - July 12th 2026. 

Please complete this form by Sunday, June 7 if you would like to request housing accommodations with an activist in Chicago OR if you are able to offer housing to folks coming out-of state for the conference. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Solidarity housing is for the evening of Friday, July 10th through the morning of Sunday, July 12th. Hosts are highly encouraged to offer housing for the full duration, but if you can only offer housing part of the time, you can still fill out the form. 

• If you haven't already done so, you can Register for the AWAN Conference Here. Hosts are not required to attend, but we think you should! It's going to be an amazing opportunity to advance the anti-imperialist movement!

• Out of town participants will be paired with activists we know and trust. We will be in touch about your host match, and you can always let us know if you have any major concerns by reaching out to antiwarchicago@gmail.com. 

• Filling out this form is not a guarantee that we will be able to match you with solidarity housing. However, we will do our best to match everyone who needs housing, and let you know far enough in advance so you can make alternative arrangements if we are not able to find you to a host.

Hotel Chicago West Loop

📍 1622 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

💵 $200-$300/night

🚍 30-minute walk / 20-minute bus ride + walk

hotelchicagowestloop.com 

Chicago Avenue Inn

📍 3305 W Chicago Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60651

💵 $180-$300/night

🚍 30-minute bus ride + walk

chicagoavenueinn.com

The Shamrock

📍 1212 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL 60804

💵 $200-$300/night

🚍 50-minute bus/train ride

theshamrockcicero.com

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago at Medical District/UIC

📍 625 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

💵 $300/night

🚍 30-minute walk / 20-minute bus ride + walk

marriott.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

📍 710 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

💵 $300-$400/night

🚍 30-minute walk / 15-minute bus ride

hilton.com

Parthenon Guest House (Hostel)

📍 310 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

💵 $150-$170/night

🚍 30-minute bus ride

chicagoparthenonhostel.com

Freehand Chicago (Hostel/Hotel)

📍 19 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

💵 $80-$300/night

🚍 30-minute bus ride

freehandhotels.com/chicago

Ohio House Motel

📍 600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

💵 $250-$300/night

🚍 30-minute bus ride

ohiohousemotel.com

Grand House (“Creative House”)

📍 840 W Grand Ave Upper Floor, Chicago, IL 60642

💵 $250-$350/night

🚍 40-minute walk / 15-minute bus ride

grandhouse424.com