Netroots Nation is no stranger to regional events; we've been doing them for years. Netroots California was the first event in a pilot program we're developing to build infrastructure at the state and regional level. The progressive movement has made some great strides nationally, but it's still pretty undeveloped at the state level.

For our next event, we're embarking on a new first—our first international event. We're partnering with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and other bloggers and organizations across the pond to produce the first-ever Netroots UK.

On January 8, 2011, hundreds of grassroots activists from across the UK and elsewhere will gather for a first-of-its-kind event in central London to connect with each other, learn and strategize. Activists in the UK have a lot of work to do to counter a conservative government pushing austerity reforms across the board. Plus, there will be practical training sessions in campaigning and online technologies, groups looking at new joint initiatives and bigger strategy sessions.

If you're in the UK, we hope to see you there! (Be sure to register here.). Otherwise, stay tuned for announcements about future Netroots Nation events.