SAVE THE DATE
May 10 & 11, 2023
Typically held each May, the conference is a two-day program featuring briefings, meetings, and networking with members of Congress, Congressional staff, and other federal policy officials. The conference typically draws over 200 Council members from all six New England states, representing all sectors of the region’s economy. The conference was suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but were delighted to welcome over 200 Council members to our nation’s capital on May 11 and 12, 2022.
The New England Council’s 2023 Washington Leaders’ Conference will take place in our nation’s capital on Wednesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 11, 2023. Join us for two days of informative programming, networking opportunities, and meetings with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and key federal agency leaders.
The agenda for this year’s conference will be similar to last year’s, and more details will be provided as the date draws closer. The preliminary agenda is as follows:
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
- Welcome Luncheon
- Afternoon Policy Committee Meetings
- Capitol Hill Reception
- Washington Leaders’ Dinner
Thursday, May 11, 2023
- Congressional Breakfast
- Late Morning/Early Afternoon Policy Committee Meetings
Registration will open in early February 2023. Members will be notified by email when registration opens, and you can check the Washington Leaders’ Conference page on our website for updates on the agenda and registration.
Hotel Room Blocks
May is a busy time in Washington, DC, with a variety of other events, conferences, and fly-ins taking place. If you are planning to participate in the Washington Leaders’ Conference, we encourage you to make hotel reservations as soon as possible. The Council has arranged blocks of hotel rooms at several hotels in Washington, DC, but conference participants are welcome to stay at any hotel you choose. If you do choose to take advantage of the room blocks that the Council has arranged, please note that there are early April deadlines to book these hotels at the discounted rates.