Spring Executive Conference
April 23-24, 2025
The Mayflower Hotel | Washington, D.C.
This must-attend event for senior executives features high-level presentations and discussions about politics, business strategy and emerging issues in the public affairs profession.
This event takes place in conjunction with the Council’s board meeting and is exclusive to members only.
2025 Agenda Coming Soon!
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
5:00 pm Chair’s VIP Reception (Former Council Chairs and the Executive Committee) Mezzanine Foyer
5:15 pm Orientation to the Board of Directors (Current Board Members) Drawing Room
5:30 pm Special Reception for Public Affairs Institute Participants and Graduates Gallery Ballroom Foyer
6:00 pm Welcome Reception Gallery Ballroom Foyer
7:00 pm Annual Membership Dinner Gallery Ballroom
8:00 pm “Law & Order: Election Edition” by Asha Rangappa, senior lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and a former FBI special agent specializing in counterintelligence investigations
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
7:30 am Board Member Breakfast Gallery Ballroom Foyer
8:00 am Public Affairs Council Business Meeting Gallery Ballroom
9:30 am Break
9:45 am “2024 Election Outlook” by Amy Walter Gallery Ballroom
10:45 am Break
11:00 am “World in Conflict: U.S. Foreign Policy Briefing” by Heather Conley Gallery Ballroom
12:00 pm Networking Lunch Gallery Ballroom
1:00 pm Board Panel: “Dealing with a Tough Political Environment” Gallery Ballroom
– Makini Nyanteh, American Institutes for Research (moderator)
– Nicole Collier, The Procter & Gamble Co.
– Robert Hoopes, VOX Global
– Doug Pinkham, Public Affairs Council
2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm “Dysfunctional Congresses Throughout U.S. History” by Joanne Freeman Gallery Ballroom
3:30 pm Dessert Reception Gallery Ballroom Foyer
Hotel / Travel
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
+1 202.347.3000
Reservations: Reserve Online
Room Rate: $439 per night
Cut-off date: April 1
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
AIRPORTS
The closest and most convenient airport to the hotel is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The hotel is also accessible from Dulles International (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International (BWI).
PARKING
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Valet Parking
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$69 /Daily
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NEARBY METRO STATIONS
- Farragut North: 2 minute walk
Red Line - Farragut West: 5 minute walk
Blue, Orange & Silver Lines
Put your brand front and center at the Spring Executive Conference. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to network with peers, reinforce existing relationships and develop new partnerships.
Becoming a sponsor is simple: Email [email protected] indicating your interest by April 2, 2025.
Our three sponsorship levels include:
Platinum – $7,000
Table for 10 at April 23 dinner
Two registrations for April 24 meeting
Gold – $5,000
Table for 8 at April 23 dinner
One registration for April 24 meeting
Silver – $3,000
One seat at April 23 dinner
One registration for April 24 meeting
This program is eligible for 2 elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management. (A limit of 4 credits may come from Executive Meeting attendance.)
Register
By March 11 – early-bird price
Members: $1,300
After March 11
Members: $1,500
More Registration Info
** As a Signature Event, this program is not included in Membership Plus.
April 2 – Cancellation deadline for full refund
April 19 – No refunds or credits will be granted on or after this date
Please visit our Conference Policies page for a full breakdown.
Questions
Kristin Brackemyre
Senior Director, Public Affairs Practice
202-787-5969 | [email protected]