September 20-22, 2023
Enhance your government relations strategy, build your community
The Government Relations & Policy Conference covers emerging issues affecting local, state and federal government relations professionals. We’re bringing together experts and practitioners from across industries for strategic discussions on coordinating advocacy efforts with their teams and navigating complex compliance regulations. Expand and grow your network while getting answers to your toughest policy questions.
Featured Speakers
Melissa Horn
Director, State Legislative Affairs
Arthritis Foundation
Shelby Kerns
Executive Director
National Association of State Budget Officers
Yasmin Nelson
Senior Principal
Bracewell LLP
Isaac Reyes
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management & Government Affairs
Target Corporation
Timothy J. Shaffer, PhD
Director, Civic Engagement and Deliberative Democracy
National Institute for Civil Discourse
Oma Seddiq
Tech Reporter
Bloomberg Government
Event Location
[vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” align=”align_left” border_width=”4″ el_width=”30″ css_animation=”none”]Hilton Capitol Hill
525 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Metro:
- Judiciary Square: 7 min walk, .4 miles
- Union Station: 10 min walk, .5 miles
Airports
- DCA: 10 min drive, 5 miles
- IAD: 45 min drive, 38 miles
- BWI: 54 min drive, 43 miles
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Hotel Room Reservations
[vc_toggle title=”+ Click to expand/collapse” style=”text_only” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1688663377154{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING GROUP ROOM BLOCKSOnce the rooming block is full or after the cut-off date (whichever comes first), you may not be able to obtain the Public Affairs Council group rate or a room at the conference hotel. Therefore, we recommend that you book a room as early as possible.
Also please note that the room rate is only valid for the nights of the conference (check-in taking place on the first advertised day of the conference and check-out on the final day.) Some hotels have been known to honor the room rate on the few days before and after our events, but please be aware that it is not guaranteed and that the room rate may be different.
RESERVATION INFORMATION
A credit card is required for all reservations. At the time the reservation is made, one night’s deposit will be collected. Deposits are refundable as long as the reservation is cancelled up to 3 days in advance of arrival. Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to arrival or one night’s room and tax will be assessed. In the event that you checkout prior to your reserved checkout date, an early departure fee of one night’s room and tax will be charged. To avoid this fee, please advise the hotel of your revised departure date at or before check-in.
Conference Location & Hotel:
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
525 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Reservations: Reserve Online / 1-800-HILTONS (When calling, make sure to reference group code: SLG to receive the group rate)
Room Rate*: $309++ per night
Cut-off date: August 25
Check-in: 4 pm
Check-out: Noon
PARKING
Parking at the hotel is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The rates listed below are subject to change by the hotel without prior notice.
- Valet parking: $59 daily
- Self-parking is not available at this facility
GETTING HERE:
Metro:
- Judiciary Square: 7 min walk, .4 miles
- Union Station: 10 min walk, .5 miles
Airports
- DCA: 10 min drive, 5 miles
- IAD: 45 min drive, 38 miles
- BWI: 54 min drive, 43 miles
Sponsors
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Interested in Joining this List?
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Becoming a sponsor is easy! Download the sponsor packet, make your selections, submit the form and we’ll reach out to confirm and collect additional items.
Who Should Attend?
[vc_toggle title=”+ Click to expand/collapse” style=”text_only” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1687369447525{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]- Local, state and federal government relations practitioners
- Senior-level executives
- Public affairs professionals and lobbyists
- Recent hires
Testimonials
[vc_toggle title=”+ Click to expand/collapse” style=”text_only” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1687963401188{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]“I look forward to hearing from some of the most knowledgeable public affairs professionals at this year’s Government Relations & Policy Conference. Having attended in the past, this is the premier event for learning best practices in navigating the complex intersection of public policy, strategic communications and media relations.”– Stephanie Kundert, senior vice president, Direct Impact
“This event provides a special opportunity for those of us who are D.C.-based and in the state government relations profession to get together to learn. All career fields, whether you work for a trade association or a private company, have something to gain. Getting a peek at what the Council has planned for 2023 makes me excited for this year’s event.”
– Brennan Georgianni, director, state government affairs, American Cleaning Institute[/vc_toggle]
2023 Advisory Committee
[vc_toggle title=”+ Click to expand/collapse” style=”text_only” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1687369475398{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]- Abbie Evans, MENTOR
- Adie Olson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP
- Andy Pierucci, Northrop Grumman
- Anne Crews, Mary Kay Inc.
- Bethany Dame, APCIA
- Brennan Georgianni, American Cleaning Institute
- Caitlin Vincent, API
- Caren Lock, TIAA
- Chanell Autrey, Target Corporation
- Charlie Ricciardelli, Skadden
- David Robinson, Montrose Group, LLC
- Elizabeth Blosser, American Land Title Association
- Jason Simon, Apartment Association of Greater Dallas
- Jeff Aeschliman, StateFarm
- Jody Donohue, Ceva Animal Health
- Jon Spontarelli, State and Federal Communications, Inc.
- Karen Morgan, AAA
- Kaylyn Tinsley, Global Payments
- Kristen Neville, American Occupational Therapy Association
- Matt Durand, Cumberland Farms / EG America
- Matt Szigety, PNC Financial Services Group
- Michele Taulton, Akin
- Phil Singer, Marathon Strategies
- Pierce Haley, Serlin Haley LLP
- Richard Lee, Equifax
- Stephanie Kundert, Direct Impact / BCW Global
- Theresa Helms , Alabama Power (Southern Company)
- Tim Biggam, The Montrose Group, LLC
Certificate Credit
[vc_toggle title=”+ Click to expand/collapse” style=”text_only” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1687372731041{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This conference is eligible for:- 4 government relations and lobbying specialization credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying.
- 4 elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management
Registration Fees
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Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Non-members: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $200 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
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Cancellation Policy
August 30 – Cancellation deadline for full refund
September 16 – No refunds or credits will be granted on or after this date
Please visit our Conference Policies page for a full breakdown.