March 2-5, 2026 | Tampa, FL.
The most comprehensive program available for PAC professionals
The PAC Conference combines essential skills training with cutting-edge sessions on fundraising, political strategy, communications and compliance. In such a niche profession, having a community to troubleshoot challenges and share successes with is vital. With over 300 PAC professionals in attendance, you’ll find your people here.
Hotel / Travel
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING GROUP ROOM BLOCKS
Once 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.
SCAM ALERT
Please beware of SCAMS. The Council does NOT work with any third parties or intermediaries for booking reservations for our group room blocks. You will ALWAYS be instructed to book directly with the hotel for any Public Affairs Council conferences. Though you may receive reminders to book your hotel room and warning/notices as we get closer to our hotel cut-off date, those e-mails will always come from a pac.org e-mail address and no one will ever call you soliciting reservations or credit card information.
RESERVATIONS & HOTEL RESERVATION POLICIES
Coming soon
AIRPORTS
The closest and most convenient airport to the hotel is the Tampa International Airport which is ~3 miles from the hotel.
- Tampa International Airport: 3 miles; 5 min drive
- St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport: 15 miles; 20 mins
The 2025 speakers are below. 2026 speakers coming soon!
Outstanding PAC Awards
These awards, presented at the National PAC Conference, recognize outstanding initiatives that showcase creativity and effectiveness in promoting increased financial or member engagement in the PAC.
Outstanding PAC Award Winners
2025 Outstanding PAC Award Winners:
Association Winner: National Community Pharmacists Association
Corporate Winner: TriNet
2024 Outstanding PAC Award Winners:
Association Winner: Title Insurance Political Action Committee (TIPAC)
Corporate Winner: Walmart PAC (WALPAC)
2023 Outstanding PAC Award Winners:
Association Winner: Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association PAC (OCWGA-PAC)
Corporate Winner: Home Depot PAC
Sponsorship
Put your brand front and center at the National PAC Conference. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to network with peers, reinforce existing relationships and develop new partnerships. Speaking and branded collateral opportunities are available.
Becoming a sponsor is simple:
1. Download the sponsor packet and review our offerings
2. Fill out the form to indicate your selections
3. Email your form back to us
“The conference is an excellent opportunity to learn about best practices from colleagues in the industry and spur new ideas that can be replicated in your own company.”
— Monica Mueller, vice president, government affairs, Motorola Solutions Inc.
“The conference has an impressive lineup of speakers to address contemporary topics as well as timely subjects that highlight challenges we are all facing. Participants are able to connect and gain knowledge to advance their PAC and be aware of what is happening in the PAC community.”
— Bridget Sewell, assistant vice president, political engagement & PAC, American Property Casualty Insurance Association
“Attending the PAC Conference is one of the best ways for me to meet other PAC professionals and find out what the latest techniques in fundraising are. Since I don’t sit in Washington, D.C., it is vitally important for me to have the chance to network and hear the newest trends to make sure my fundraising campaigns don’t fall behind the times.”
— Joanne Woodward, JDPAC administrator, John Deere
“Each session I attended had at least one takeaway I felt I could use in my program.”
– June Pennell, PAC manager, The Williams Companies, Inc.
This conference is eligible for: 6 PAC credits towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 6 credits towards the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 6 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Questions
Victoria Ellington
Senior Manager, Political Engagement
202.787.5975 | [email protected]