Conservative Leadership Training in California

California

Strategic Focus

The Leadership Institute is igniting a conservative comeback in California with bold, impactful programs designed to drive change. We’re not giving up on the Golden State—we’re paving the way for a brighter future

Delivering world-class training with national and California campaign experts to empower conservatives in public policy.
Developing local leaders to run for office, manage campaigns, and lead grassroots movements.
Equipping conservatives with cutting-edge tools in campaign technology and AI through events like ElecTech.

RightStart

In today’s political climate, effective campaigns require more than passion—they demand skill, strategy, and discipline. RightStart California is here to equip conservatives with the knowledge and tools to excel in every aspect of campaign management.

Join Leadership Institute at RightStart on August 29, 2026 in Ontario for programming covering campaign capacity building.

ElecTech - Campaign Technology Summit - Now On-Demand

ElecTech 2026 brought together an extraordinary community of campaign professionals, tech innovators, and political strategists.

If you did not get the opportunity to fly out to San Francisco for ElecTech 2026, you can experience it from the comfort of your own home through Leadership Institute On-Demand. You can purchase the ElecTech 2026 Bundle, which includes all presentations and panels that in-person attendees experienced.

Conservative Leadership Training in California

Training

Get trained for Leadership

Learn how to advocate for your conservative principles.

Virtual

Road to Victory 3: Campaign Kinetics

Learn how campaigns can act decisively, control the political battlefield, force opponents into a reactive posture, and build compounding momentum.

Sep 24 1PM PDT

Virtual

Security-First AI Innovation for Campaigns featuring Microsoft and Defending Digital Campaigns

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Microsoft and their non-profit partners, Defending Digital Campaigns, launched the Secure AI ToolKit for Campaigns – a free resource for any political organization looking to get started safely and responsibly with AI. Join us for a free, online webinar hosted by Microsoft’s Ashley O’Rourke, Senior Manager – Campaign Technology, as we walk through the key insights of the toolkit including understanding AI risks, establishing clear use policies, and deploying AI with strong guardrails. The webinar will also include hands-on examples of how to get started using AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, for your campaign.

Sep 30 1PM PDT

Virtual

Road to Victory 4: Finishing Strong

Learn how to focus limited time and resources, maintain a clear closing argument, manage late developments, and prepare for every possible Election Day outcome. The webinars are free and open to candidates, campaign staff, political professionals, activists, and anyone interested in learning how successful campaigns are built and managed.

Oct 5 1PM PDT

In Person

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Youth Leadership School

Simi Valley, California

Learn to organize and lead a mass-based youth effort for candidates and causes you care about. This two-day “Bootcamp of Politics” makes all the difference for anyone who wants to lead in the political process and famously opens doors for positions in the political job market.

Oct 10 7AM PDT

In Person

Youth Leadership Workshop: TPUSA at Pepperdine University

Malibu, California

A consolidated version of our flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, the YLW allows you to customize your own training to fit the needs of your organization or cause. Our expert faculty will train you on three or more of our 14 different topics.

Nov 16 5PM PST

In Person