April 2, 2019
9 a.m.−3 p.m. ET
Washington, DC or Virtual
Shifting political winds foretell changes in the regulatory environment at all levels of government. In recent years, we’ve seen extensive regulatory activity, and uncertain political environments indicate this trend will continue. Now, more than ever, understanding how to execute strong regulatory advocacy programs is essential for organizations to protect their interests and advance their goals.
Featured Topic & Speakers
Ensure you are prepared to effectively advocate for your issues externally at the regulatory level and showcase your regulatory function internally. During this program, regulatory experts will join us to discuss:
- Methods for monitoring, prioritizing and communicating internally about regulation before it affects your company’s bottom line
- Creative regulatory advocacy engagement plans
- Ways to foster collaboration and communication between lobbyists and analysts
- Opportunities to leverage your grassroots network for regulatory change
- Tools for crafting messages that resonate with regulators
- Metrics for measuring and showcasing the regulatory function’s value to the rest of your organization
- A case study of successful regulatory advocacy in action
Chris Bender
Vice President
Public Affairs Council
Robert Holden
Vice President
Stateside Associates
Angela Ostrom
Senior Director, Advocacy & Strategic Alliances
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Christine Perez
Associate Director of Medicare Payment & Quality Policy
American College of Cardiology
This program is eligible for 3 elective credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 3 elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Agenda
9 a.m. Introductions and Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. Building a Best-in-Class Regulatory Function
Creating a strong team and establishing a cutting-edge system for tracking government proposals is essential if you want to stay ahead of issues that can affect your business down the line. This session will help you establish and manage a streamlined process through discussions of:
- Key distinctions between the legislative and regulatory processes — and ways to determine where they overlap
- Tools for cross-functional integration, including adapting legislative tracking methods for regulatory monitoring and prioritization
- Sample organizational structures and best practices for expanding your regulatory function
- Using stakeholder mapping and engagement to ensure the right regulatory contacts are incorporated into your engagement plan
- Crafting a message that meets regulators’ needs
- Communicating with functions beyond public affairs
Robert Holden
Vice President
Stateside Associates
10:15 a.m. Networking Break
10:30 a.m. Mapping and Showcasing the Value of Regulatory Success
Take pride in your regulatory team and learn how to showcase yourself, your successes and your contributions to the business. The regulatory function doesn’t often receive the resources or recognition it deserves from the rest of the organization. Change that by understanding:
- Comprehensive metrics for measuring ROI
- How to turn regulatory wins into dollar signs
- Ways to communicate your group’s contributions as they relate to the organization’s overall prosperity
- How to integrate the regulatory function into the rest of the organization
Chris Bender
Vice President
Public Affairs Council
11:45 p.m. Lunch (provided)
12:30 p.m. Leveraging Grassroots and Legislative Advocacy in the Regulatory World
Coordinating your regulatory strategy with your organization’s lobbying and grassroots team can pave the way for reforming proposed rulemakings. Though they may not have public constituencies, regulators and their staffs do take public opinion and the opinion of their peers into consideration. Convey your message in new ways by:
- Leveraging connections with legislators willing to communicate your message to their regulatory peers
- Understanding grassroots functions and where your regulatory issues fit
- Learning when and how to leverage your grassroots network
- Getting your regulatory team involved in grassroots events, including lobby days and in-district events
- Creating leave-behinds that cover regulatory issues with clarity
Angela Ostrom
Senior Director, Advocacy & Strategic Alliances
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
1:30 p.m. Break
1:45 p.m. A Case Study in Regulatory Advocacy Best Practices
Bring it all together by hearing from someone who has done it successfully. Learn from a seasoned regulatory advocate professional’s first hand experiences how she:
- Builds relationships with regulators
- Knows where agency officials go to get their news and information
- Created policy change through regulatory change
- Got buy-in from her organization’s advocacy team, communications team, leadership team, and members
Christine Perez
Associate Director of Medicare Payment & Quality Policy
American College of Cardiology
2:45 p.m. Closing remarks
3 p.m. Adjourn
Event Location
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Phone: 202.787.5950
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Register
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- Non-Members: $799
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/non-member 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.
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