September 9-10, 2026
Amazon HQ2 | Arlington, VA. (Crystal City)
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.
Below is the 2025 agenda. Check back later this spring for the 2026 agenda.
Below are the 2025 speakers. Check back later this spring for 2026 speakers.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Amazon’s Arlington Headquarters
510 14th St S
Arlington, VA 22202
*Please bring photo ID and be prepared for security checks when checking in for this event EACH day.
NEARBY METRO STATIONS
Yellow and Blue lines serve all National Landing neighborhoods via Pentagon, Pentagon City, and Crystal City.
- The Crystal City and Pentagon City stations are ~ a 10-minute walk
- The Pentagon Station is ~ a 15-minute walk
PARKING
Parking access at the Amazon Headquarter garages is restricted to monthly parkers and reservation holders. Please reference the list below for nearby parking options. Parking spots can be booked in advance using SpotHero, Park Whiz, and Parking.com.
- NationalLanding.org– Find information on over 10,000 visitor parking spaces.
- Sympark for JBG Smith Garages – Reserve parking at nearby garages in advance.
- Embassy Suites Crystal City National Airport– 1393 S. Eads St. Arlington, VA (472 feet from WAS17/19).
- Lenox Club Garage– 401 12th St S. Arlington, VA 22202 (0.2 miles from WAS17/19).
- Pentagon Centre Garage– 1200 S Fern Street Arlington, VA 22202 (0.3 miles from WAS17/19).
- Crown Plaza Crystal City DCA– 1480 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202 (0.4 miles from WAS17/19).
- Squares Garage– 1770 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 (0.4 miles from WAS17/19).
- This location (WAS16) is serviced by the HQ2 circulator every 5 to 10 min. It runs from 7:00 AM to 10:15 AM in the morning and 3:00 PM to 6:25 PM In the afternoon.
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).
NEARBY HOTELS
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.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport – ~5-minute walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City – ~8-minute walk
- Crystal Gateway Marriott – ~8-minute walk
- The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport – ~10-minute walk
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington, DC – Crystal City – ~12-minute walk
- AC Hotel Arlington National Landing – ~15-minute walk
- Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport – ~15-minute walk
Put your brand front and center at The Government Relations & Policy 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
Sponsorships are not yet available for the 2026 conference. Check back later this spring.
This conference is eligible for: 6 credits towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 6 credits towards the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 6 credits to the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Questions
Anna Platt
Senior Manager, Government Relations Practice
202.787.5955 | [email protected]