April 21-22, 2020
Conrad Hotel
Washington, D.C.
A must-attend event for senior executives from top companies, associations, other nonprofits and consultancies, this meeting features high-level presentations and discussions about politics, business strategy and emerging issues in the public affairs profession.
Topics & Speakers
Session topics and speakers will be announced in early 2020.
This program is eligible for 2 elective credits* toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
*Note that no more than 4 credits may come from Executive Meeting attendance
Agenda
| Tuesday, April 21 | |||
| 5:00 pm | Chairmen’s Reception |
Gallery Conservatory | |
| 5:15 pm | Orientation to the Board | Terrace Boardroom | |
| 6:00 pm | Public Affairs Institute Reunion Reception | Gallery Conservatory | |
| 6:00 pm | Welcome Reception | Gallery Conservatory | |
| 7:00 pm |  |
Annual Membership Dinner Michael Barbaro, host of The New York Times’ podcast “The Daily” |
Conservatory Ballroom |
| Wednesday, April 22 | |||
| 7:30 am | Board Member Breakfast | Gallery Conservatory | |
| 8:00 am | Council Business Meeting | Conservatory Ballroom | |
| 9:30 am | Continental Welcome Breakfast | Gallery Conservatory | |
| 9:45 am | Break | ||
| 10:00 am
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The State of U.S.-EU Relations Heather Conley, SVP for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic, CSIS; Director, Europe Program |
Conservatory Ballroom
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| 11:00 am | Break | ||
| 11:15 am | A Global Tour of Disinformation John W. Kelly, Ph.D, CEO, Graphika |
Conservatory Ballroom | |
| 11:45 am | Networking Lunch | Gallery Conservatory | |
| 12:45 pm
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A Global Tour of Disinformation: Q&A John W. Kelly, Ph.D, CEO, Graphika |
Conservatory Ballroom
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| 1:15 pm | Break | ||
| 1:30 pm
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2020 Election Analysis Mara Liasson, correspondant, Washington Desk, NPR |
Conservatory Ballroom
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| 2:30 pm |
Executive Session & Speaker TBA | Conservatory Ballroom |
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| 3:30 pm | Adjournment | ||
Event Location
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Location
Conrad Hotel
950 New York Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 844-5900
Hotel Reservations
We advise you to make a hotel reservation at least six weeks in advance of the conference. April is a very busy time in Washington. The Council secured a limited number of rooms at the Conrad at the rate of $409/night. To make a reservation, please call (202) 844-5900 and reference the “Public Affairs Council.”
Sponsorship
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A limited number of sponsorships for the Spring Executive Meeting are available to members of the Public Affairs Council. Contact Brenda Plantikow to reserve your sponsorship.
We appreciate your investment in the leadership of our profession.
| Platinum $7,000 |
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| Gold $5,000 |
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| Silver $3,000 |
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Register
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The fee to attend the conference is $995 if registered by March 20 and $1,195 thereafter. Registration for the dinner alone is $395. Sponsorship includes complimentary registration. Contact Brenda Plantikow for details.
Brenda Plantikow
Manager, Board Relations
202.787.5965 | email