Operation Phoenix Leadership Assembly | Jan 16-18 | Washington DC
You are personally invited to a private gathering for leaders dedicated to shaping the future of independent political leadership through Operation Phoenix—the United Independents campaign to elect a slate of Independents to the U.S. House in 2026.
This assembly will focus on:
• Building meaningful relationships within the emerging team
• Gaining clarity on strategy and the campaign roadmap
• Establishing roles and defining actionable next steps
This assembly will serve as the formal activation point for the Operation Phoenix campaign and team. Your presence will help define the trajectory of, and your involvement with, this historic effort.
Tentative Event Schedule
Jan 16
5pm: Happy Hour Arrival & Mingle
6pm: Dinner
7pm-9pm: Opening Session
Jan 17
8:30am: Arrival & Continental Breakfast
10am-1pm: Work Sessions
Lunch
2pm-5pm Work Sessions
Group Dinner Out
Evening Team Social
Jan 18
9am: Arrival & Continental Breakfast
10am-12:30pm: Work Sessions
Lunch
1pm-3pm: Work Sessions
4-6pm: Public Presentation & Networking
Group Dinner
8pm Closing Session
Event Costs & Contributions
This is an invite-only, non-ticketed event.
As the event approaches and the meal plan is finalized, we will kindly request participants to contribute toward food costs.
While this is not a fundraising event, if participants feel inspired to make additional contributions to help cover other expenses for this or future events, such support would be greatly appreciated but is entirely optional. These contributions are not the focus or expectation of this gathering.
Extending Additional Invitations
This is a private invitation. If there is someone you believe would bring significant value to this founding moment of Operation Phoenix, please discuss with Ryan or Christopher for clearance.
Notes Regarding Jan 18-21st in DC
We do not have extra tickets for the Inauguration events. However, if you would like to attend the Inauguration, we encourage you to explore options within your network to secure tickets. If you secure extra, please let us know!
There will be an after-party planned for the night of Jan 20 after the formal DC Balls.
The focus of United Independents leadership in DC from Jan 19-21 will be meeting with high-leverage financial partners. If you know someone who will be in DC at that time, who could be a critical connection for Operation Phoenix, please let Christopher know directly so he can assess and coordinate.
Your Next Steps
Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible to confirm your participation in the Operation Phoenix Activation Assembly in Washington, DC, on Jan 16-18.
Location and additional details will be shared after you RSVP.
*If you have any questions, ask the person who invited you or email rise@unitedindependents.us
We are building a new wave of independent leadership and advancing the mission of United Independents to ensure transparency, accountability, and good governance in this new era of American politics.
Together we rise.