2024 NACo Legislative Conference
About the Conference
The National Association of Counties (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, meet the members of the 118th Congress and interact with federal agency officials.
This is a one-of-a-kind advocacy opportunity to strengthen our intergovernmental partnerships for years to come.
Register Today
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 2024” in the subject line.
Registration Rates
| Early Bird | Advanced | On-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
Rates valid until Dec. 9 |
Rates valid Dec. 10, 2023 – Jan. 27, 2024 |
After Jan. 28 |
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NACo Member County |
$520 |
$575 |
$690 |
Non-Member County |
$750 |
$810 |
$960 |
NACo Corporate Member |
$570 |
$650 |
$780 |
Corporate Non-Member |
$800 |
$890 |
$1060 |
Government |
$570 |
$650 |
$780 |
CIO-Forum Pre-conference event |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
Registration Policies
For questions with registration, view the details below or contact us via email or phone at 202.942.4292 or nacomeetings@naco.org.
Members of the press are invited to request consideration for press credentials.
To do so, please complete the contact form at the bottom of the page and select "Media Inquiries & Press Registration" as the message type.
Partner/Spouse
- Registrations include: the conference-wide Football Watch Party reception event and general sessions. For travel companions only. Not valid for colleagues and those with related job functions.
- Registration Rate: $60
Guest Age 6 to 18
- Registration includes: the conference-wide Football Watch Party reception event and general sessions. For travel companions only.
- Registration Rate: $30
Guest Age 5 & Under
- Registration includes: the conference-wide Football Watch Party reception event. For travel companions only.
- Registration Rate: Free
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 5, 2024 will be refunded less a $50 administration fee. Cancellation requests made between January 6 and January 31 will receive a 50 percent refund. (This applies to all registration types including guest and spouse fees.) Refunds will not be available after January 31, 2024, including for unused registrations or "no-shows."
All cancellations must be made in writing by emailing nacomeetings@naco.org.
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.
Federal Agency Expo
Tuesday, February 13 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.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.
Conference Schedule
All times listed in Eastern Standard Time.
For purposes of travel planning, check out the schedule at a glance.
Stay tuned for the full schedule of events and workshops coming soon!
Friday, Feb. 9
Pre-Conference
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FEMA Just-in-Time Recovery Management Training This session is limited to the first 75 attendees to RSVP through the conference registration process. There is no cost to participate, but please only register if you plan to attend so we can host as many attendees as possible. |
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | CIO Technology Speed Sharing |
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CIO Forum |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | CIO Forum Reception |
Saturday, Feb. 10
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | First-Time Attendee Orientation (Open to first-time attendees only) |
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Policy Steering Committee Meetings
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5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Affiliate & State Association Meetings/Receptions |
Sunday, Feb. 11
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. | Non-Denominational Worship Service |
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | GIS Subcommittee Meeting |
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Immigration Reform Task Force (IRTF) Meeting |
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Arts & Culture Commission Meeting |
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Resilient Counties Advisory Board Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) Meeting |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | IT Standing Committee Meeting |
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Membership Standing Committee Meeting |
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Healthy Counties Advisory Board Lunch |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Western Interstate Region (WIR) Meeting |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Veterans and Military Services Committee Meeting |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | International Economic Development (IED) Task Force Meeting |
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Programs and Services Committee Meeting |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Gulf States, Counties and Parishes Caucus Meeting |
2:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Workshops, topics including:
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3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Board of Directors Forum |
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Football Watch Party |
Monday, Feb. 12
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Central Region Caucus Meeting |
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Northeast Region Caucus Meeting |
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | South Region Caucus Meeting |
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | West Region Caucus Meeting |
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | General Session |
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Affiliate & State Association Lunches |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Board of Directors Meeting |
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Workshops, topics including:
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3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Policy Summits:
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | State Association and Affiliate Meetings and Receptions |
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | LUCC/RAC/Board of Directors Dinner Reception Open to members of LUCC, RAC and the Board of Directors |
Tuesday, Feb. 13
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Military Communities Network Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Federal Agency Expo & Breakfast Learn more about last year's federal agency participants here. |
11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | All-Conference Photo |
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Capitol Hill Day of Action |
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Open House at NACo HQ |
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Closing Reception on Capitol Hill |
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. Special rates have been secured at both the Hilton and the Churchill Hotel, but you must register for the conference before booking your room. All conference sessions will be held at the Washington Hilton unless otherwise noted in the program. Inventory at the Hilton is extremely limited and may indicate sold out status for your dates; we recommend booking a room at one of the overflow rooms if you cannot book at the Hilton.
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009
Room Rate: $275 single/double occupancy
The Churchill
1914 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009
Room Rate: $265 single/double occupancy
Hotel Rates & Cancellation
All rates are quoted exclusive of applicable D.C. taxes (currently at 14.95%). Room block rates are good through January 12, 2024 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.
Health & Safety
NACo is offering in‐person attendance at its 2024 NACo Legislative Conference pursuant to local government orders and public health guidance on such gatherings. NACo is committed to hosting a safe event for all participants and to this end requires all members, guests, staff and supplier personnel to comply with safety precautions specified for Washington, D.C. and the Washington Hilton Hotel in addition to state, local government and CDC guidelines and recommendations.
Learn More: 2024 Legislative Conference Waiver of Liability and Code of Conduct.
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.
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