2025 NACo Legislative Conference
About the Conference
The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in second-to-none policy sessions, interact with officials of the new Administration and meet with members of Congress. This is a one-of-a-kind advocacy opportunity to strengthen our intergovernmental partnerships for years to come.
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Hon. Ron Wyden
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Hon. Sam Graves
Hon. David Kustoff
Hon. Johnny Olszewski
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Conference Schedule
For purposes of travel planning, check out the daily summaries below. Click here to explore full schedule of events and workshops.
Conference Days
Friday
February 28 (Pre-Conference)
Friday's limited-capacity pre-conference events include a disaster response training and the NACo Technology Innovation Forum (formerly the CIO Forum).
Saturday
March 1
The first full day of the conference includes an orientation for first-time attendees, policy steering committee meetings, and affiliate and state association meetings and receptions.
Sunday
March 2
Sunday programming includes standing committee, caucus and task force meetings, as well as policy workshops. Sunday ends with a reception hosted by NACo's Large Urban County Caucus and Rural Action Caucus.
Monday
March 3
Regional caucus meetings take place Monday morning, followed by a general session. The afternoon features a Federal Agency Expo, where attendees can meet with over 60 different federal offices and agencies. Monday also includes the NACo Board of Directors meeting.
Tuesday
March 4
The final day of the conference begins with a general session, followed by the Capitol Hill Day of Action. The conference concludes with a closing reception at the Washington Hilton.
Federal Agency Expo
Monday, March 3 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST
NACo's Federal Agency Expo convenes over 100 federal officials representing dozens of offices in one place, ready to engage with conference attendees.
Registration
Access our registration portal here to register for the conference.
For questions or assistance with registration contact us via email or phone at 202.942.4292 or nacomeetings@naco.org and indicate “Leg Conference 2025” in the subject line.
Registration Rates & Policies
| Early Bird | Advanced | On-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 10. 2025 |
Feb. 14, 2025 |
Mar. 5, 2025 |
|
Until Jan. 10, 2025 |
Rates valid Jan. 11, 2025 – Feb. 14, 2025 |
After Feb. 14, 2025 |
|
NACo Member County |
$530 |
$590 |
$705 |
Non-Member County |
$765 |
$830 |
$980 |
NACo Corporate Member |
$585 |
$665 |
$795 |
Corporate Non-Member |
$820 |
$910 |
$1085 |
Government |
$585 |
$665 |
$795 |
Technology Innovation Forum (formerly CIO Forum) Pre-conference event |
$100 |
$125 |
$175 |
Technology Innovation Forum – Corporate Non-Member Pre-conference event |
$150 |
$200 |
$300 |
Combination registration packages are available and detailed within the registration system. If you have any questions, please reach out to nacomeetings@naco.org.
- Registrations include: the conference-wide reception event and general sessions. For travel companions only. Not valid for colleagues and those with related job functions.
- Registration Rate: $100
Payment is due at the time of registration. Exceptions can be made to allow for payment by check on a case-by-case basis. All fees must be paid in full prior to arrival in order to obtain your badge and registration materials at the conference.
Contact nacomeetings@naco.org with any questions.
Registrations cancelled by January 10, 2025, will be refunded minus a $50 administration fee. Cancellations made between January 11 and February 14, 2025, will receive a 50% refund. After February 14, 2025, no refunds will be issued, including for unused registrations or no-shows. This policy applies to all registration types, including guest fees.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to cancellations@naco.org; telephone cancellations are not accepted.
To transfer a registration, please contact nacomeetings@naco.org and provide the name and email of the person whose registration you are transferring and the name and email address of the person to whom the registration should be reassigned.
Press can request credentials for the Legislative Conference by completing this form.
Housing
Nestled in between the urban Adams Morgan & Dupont Circle neighborhoods, The Washington Hilton will host all conference sessions unless otherwise noted in the program. Room block rates closed on January 31.
For attendees still interested in booking a room, please use the link below to access a booking service to see available hotels and rates in the surrounding area. The two main hotels are listed below, but several others may offer comparable rates as well. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Click here to view hotel options
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009
The Churchill
1914 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009
All rates are quoted exclusive of applicable D.C. taxes (currently at 15.95%). Room block rates are good through January 31, 2025 and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note: Rooms may sell out early; once the block is sold out, the hotel’s market price applies regardless of the date of booking. Please confirm all cancelation policies and deposit requirements when booking your reservation.
At the Hilton, cancelations made within 72 hours of arrival will be charged for one night's room and tax; at the Churchill, cancelations made within 48 hours of arrival will be charged for one night's room and tax. Any cancellation charges incurred are the responsibility of the attendee. Please contact your selected hotel directly if you need to make changes or cancel your reservation.
Contact Us
Have a question? NACo is here to help!
Please complete the contact form and NACo staff will reach out to provide assistance. Alternatively, email nacomeetings@naco.org or call 202.942.4292.
Health & Safety
NACo is committed to hosting a safe and hospitable event. To learn more about conference requirements for attendees, please review the documents below.
For more, please review the NACo Conference Waiver of Liability and Code of Conduct.
