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Not a public affairs conference — a gathering for leaders shaping the next era of stakeholder capitalism, at the intersection of business, government, and community.

DatesOctober 27–29, 2026
LocationTEST Venue · Test City, TS
Hosted byPublic Affairs Council
The gathering

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It's about possibility, leadership, and the future we're building together.

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Verse One · October 27

TEST Summit Begins

The Titans open the conversation at the crux of business and society, from Nissan Stadium to an opening-night gathering at The Hudson.

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Verse Two · October 28

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An elections briefing, lightning rounds, and closed board sessions — closing with a recognition dinner for outgoing and incoming Chairs.

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Verse Three · October 29

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Board reports, governance business, and a vote of thanks — followed by an optional turn through Music City.

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The program will continue to evolve as signature speakers and experiences are confirmed.

TEST Day One

TEST Summit Begins

12:00–1:30 pm

Registration

2:00 pm

Behind the Brand: Leadership, Community & Public Affairs in Professional SportsLocked

Lester Bagley (Minnesota Vikings), Adolpho Birch & Erin Swartz (Tennessee Titans), Scott Orr (Fidelity)

3:30 pm

Nissan Stadium tour

6:00 pm

Welcome reception & dinner — The Hudson

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TEST Day Two

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9:00 am

General session: Nathan GonzalesConfirmed

Editor & Publisher, Inside Elections — what to expect on election day and what it means for business strategy.

10:15am–12:00pm

Lightning roundsTBD

1:00 pm

General sessionTBD

2:15–4:00 pm

Closed board session & sponsorable opportunity

Invite-only. Led by Scott Orr & Ellie Shaw.

6:30 pm

Recognition dinner

Celebrating Scott Orr's tenure and welcoming Ellie Shaw as incoming Chair.

8:00–11:00 pm

Evening gathering — sponsorable opportunity

Bar & speakeasy setting. TEST Summit ends.

TEST Day Three

TEST Verse Two

9:00 am

President's report

Nneka Chiazor — 10 minutes.

9:10 am

Treasurer's report

9:30 am

International Committee update

Marcel Halma — 20 minutes.

9:50 am

Foundation Task Force update

Makini Nyanteh — 20 minutes.

10:10 am

Closing remarks

Ellie Shaw, followed by a vote of thanks and adjournment.

10:55 am

Optional TEST excursion

Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, or the Ryman backstage tour.

Program, speakers, and timing are subject to refinement as the convening approaches.

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Tuesday
Lester BagleyEVP, Public Affairs · Minnesota Vikings
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Adolpho BirchChief External & League Affairs Officer · Tennessee Titans
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Erin SwartzSVP, Brand Marketing · Tennessee Titans
Wednesday
Nathan GonzalesEditor & Publisher · Inside Elections
Session leader
Jim McCannFounder & Executive Chairman · 1-800-Flowers
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Bhaskar ChakravortiDean of Global Business · Fletcher School, Tufts

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Your place in the room

Take your seat in TEST 123.

This is an invitation-only gathering of the Public Affairs Council Board and invited senior leaders. Early bird pricing of $1,500 (vs. $1,800 standard) runs through October 1 — not yet a member? Join and apply a $300 new-member coupon.

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Heading 3 – Join us to conquer segmentation, compliance, and employee engagement hurdles with expert insights and strategies!

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This workshop will cover:

    • Corporate PAC compliance overview
    • Solicitations and payroll deductions
    • Segmentation, targeting and engagement strategies
    • Planning PAC content according to a corporate calendar

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12:15 a.m.

4:15 p.m.

Adjourn

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Register

Members: $PRICE
Nonmembers: $PRICE

More Registration Info

Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:

For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/nonmember rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.

Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.

Nonmembers: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $300 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.

Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.

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The gathering

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TEST 123 is not a real event. This is a TEST page used only to verify the GitHub-to-WordPress sync setup.

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It's about possibility, leadership, and the future we're building together.

Council members in conversation at a reception