Schedule

Our Advisory Committee is comprised entirely of industry practitioners who have a demonstrated passion for public affairs and advocacy. The Advisory Committee will be tasked to challenge traditional thinking, to recommend topics and presenters that are at the leading edge of innovative advocacy, and to find featured speakers from outside our industry who can offer new and unique perspectives.

Professional-led Beginner Yoga Class

Meet in the atrium at the start time. Please bring your own yoga mats, as a small number of provided mats will be available for guests.

Ready for Anything: Building Agile, Creative Teams You Can Trust

The world is moving fast, and constant turbulence means we need to be able to respond to our environment and organization's needs with speed and flexibility. This requires building collaborative teams we trust. For many, this goal seems laudable but not always achievable. Trusting teammates can feel like letting go of control, but is an […]

Deep Dive Breakout 1: Team Fortitude: Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout in High-Stakes Advocacy

The intensity of current political issues can lead to burnout, but a strong team is a resilient team. This session focuses on fostering internal wellness and psychological safety within your advocacy unit. Explore strategies for creating healthy team dynamics, addressing the concerns of partisan employees in non-partisan organizations, and initiating crucial conversations with leadership to […]

Deep Dive Breakout 2: Building Better Budgets for Digital Campaigns: Social Media, Display Ads, and More

A smart digital budget can completely transform your advocacy impact. This session provides essential guidance on building cost effective budgets for digital campaigns, including social media ads and media buys. Learn how to maximize your return on investment, plan for unforeseen needs, and justify budget flexibility to empower your advocacy team for optimal digital impact.

The Ripple Effect: Athlete Perspective on Teamwork, Trust, and Advocacy

Featuring Olympian and Paralympian swimmers, this discussion will pull back the curtain on an often-underestimated element behind their success: the power of a strong team. This session will move beyond individual accolades to explore how synergy, trust, and strong collaboration within a team amplify individual talent and create a competitive edge, and how their experience […]