State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn, who represents a portion of Fishers in the Indiana House, is in Washington, D.C., this week as part of a bipartisan group of young state lawmakers attending Future Summit 2026.

Garcia Wilburn, a Democrat and co-chair of the Indiana Future Caucus, is joined by fellow co-chair Rep. Beau Baird, a Republican, and Rep. Alex Burton, a Democrat. The Indiana lawmakers are among nearly 100 Gen Z and millennial state legislators from 34 states taking part in the annual gathering hosted by Future Caucus.

The summit runs July 8-11 and is being held as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. This year’s theme is “Next 250 — The Courage to Build,” with a focus on strengthening democracy, improving governing institutions and encouraging bipartisan approaches to public policy.

Garcia Wilburn and Baird are scheduled to serve as featured speakers during the four-day event.

According to Future Caucus, the summit is designed to bring together younger elected officials from across the political spectrum to discuss ways to work across party lines and better serve constituents.

Program sessions include hands-on labs with TikTok and OpenAI, where lawmakers are expected to discuss the use of artificial intelligence and social media for constituent outreach, policy research and the challenges of operating with limited legislative staff.

Another session, titled “The Exit Interview,” will examine why some young Americans are reconsidering public service and what might encourage them to remain involved in government.

The summit will also feature a discussion on building a safer internet for children, including state-level policy options related to online safety, algorithms and the impact of congressional inaction on families.

Future Caucus describes itself as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works with young elected officials in Congress and state legislatures to bridge partisan divides and promote collaborative governance.