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.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
5:00 pm Special Reception for Former Chairs, New Board Members & Public Affairs Institute Participants Palm Court Ballroom
5:30 pm Welcome Reception Palm Court Ballroom
6:30 pm Annual Membership Dinner State Ballroom
7:15 pm Dinner Program State Ballroom
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- Welcome remarks from Council President, Nneka Chiazor
- Recognizing Excellence
- Honorees include:
- Public Affairs Institute Class of 2025
- Innovation Award Winners
- Outstanding PAC Award Winners
- 2024 Hogans Fellows
- Legacy Membership Milestones
- Entertainment
- Honorees include:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
8:00 am Board Member Breakfast State Ballroom
(Current board members and substitutes only)
8:30 am Public Affairs Council Business Meeting State Ballroom
(Current board members and substitutes only)
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- Chair’s Report
- President’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report
9:45 am Break
10:00 am Opening Keynote: Problem-Solving Political, Public Policy and Regulatory Challenges State Ballroom
Chris Gober, Founder and CEO of Lex Politica
11:00 am Break
11:15 am Board Panel: Navigating Uncertainty and Seizing Opportunity State Ballroom
Marcel Halma Senior VP, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer and Head of Country Management at Solvay
Kent Knutson Chief Government Affairs Officer at Shein
Isaac Reyes Senior VP, Risk and Government Affairs for Target Corporation
Marie Sylla Dixon Senior VP, Federal Affairs at Exelon Corporation
12:15 pm Networking Lunch
1:00 pm Board Roundtable Discussions State Ballroom
Attendees will participate in interactive discussions featuring different topics and rotating every 20 minutes.
2:00 pm Break
2:15 pm Closing Keynote: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in A Turbulent World State Ballroom
Alison Taylor, Clinical Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World
3:15 pm Adjourn
Hotel / Travel
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
+1 202.347.3000
As of March 21, our group room block is SOLD OUT and the group room rate is no longer available. If you’d like to check on the hotel’s availability and current rates, please contact the hotel directly at 202-347-3000 or via their website.
Hotels near The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C:*
- AC Hotel Washington DC Downtown – 7 min walk to conference hotel
- Capital Hilton – 6 min walk to conference hotel
- The Jefferson– 5 min walk to conference hotel
*The Public Affairs Council has not vetted these hotels and this is not a complete list of hotels in the area. These recommendations are provided purely on distance to the conference hotel. Please review the hotels and their policies thoroughly prior to booking.
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.)
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Register
By March 21 – early-bird price
Members: $1,300
After March 21
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]