If you had a chance to ask one of the president's most trusted advisors anything, what would you ask?

Next week, you'll have that chance. Here at Netroots Nation, we aim to provide you with unique opportunities to interact with our country's leaders and ask them tough questions they won't hear from the traditional media.

On Saturday, August 15, at 9 a.m., join us in Pittsburgh for A Conversation with Valerie Jarrett.

This is your chance to engage in substantive conversation with one of the President's most trusted advisors in a keynote session moderated by blogger, commentator and comic Baratunde Thurston.

In the latest New York Times Sunday Magazine, President Barack Obama said of Jarrett, “She’s family—she combines the closeness of a family member with the savvy and objectivity of a professional businesswoman and public-policy expert."

According to the President, Jarrett is trusted “to speak for me, particularly when we’re dealing with delicate issues.” At the same time, he could rely on her “to monitor the dynamics inside the White House." In other words, the questions we pose next week will fall upon the ears of our country's highest leader.

The Obama administration has taken great steps toward providing people like you and me greater access to our government. Jarrett has been a driving force behind those efforts, creating space for innovation and open government. We're thrilled to be taking another step down that road by hosting this conversation.

On our Facebook page you'll find a post where you can ask a question, and you'll likely see other venues for asking questions pop up online as well.

Or, you can participate in person. Simply click here to register now, if you haven't already.

Over the past seven years, you've played big a role in transforming electoral politics. I hope you'll join us in Pittsburgh as we shift our focus from electoral politics to governance.