2026 Public Policy Roundtable Program

1. Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy: What Association Leaders Need to Understand

Explore how artificial intelligence is intersecting with legislative processes, redistricting, data analysis, and policy development, and discuss how associations are using AI to interpret complex legal issues, monitor policy environments, and support informed advocacy and governance decisions.
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2. Managing PACs Effectively: Compliance, Reporting, and Best Practices

Discuss the evolving PAC reporting environment, including new systems, compliance expectations, and practical tips associations can use to manage political giving responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with legal and governance requirements.

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3. Membership and Advocacy: Strengthening Engagement, Retention, and Growth

Examine how advocacy initiatives can be leveraged to address member apathy, strengthen retention, and support membership growth by aligning public policy engagement with member value and organizational mission.

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4. Partnering with State Departments: Opportunities, Relationships, and Strategic Value for Associations

Learn how associations can more effectively engage with state departments—such as LEO and MDOT—to uncover funding opportunities, build productive working relationships, and maximize the strategic and operational benefits of public-sector collaboration.

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5. Designing Effective Legislative Days: Planning, Timing, and Engagement Strategies

Share best practices for planning and executing successful legislative days and advocacy events, including venue selection, timing considerations, evolving formats, and lessons learned that enhance participation, impact, and organizational outcomes.

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6. Building Effective Grassroots Advocacy: Mobilizing Members to Advance Policy Goals

Discuss strategies for developing and sustaining grassroots advocacy programs that educate, engage, and mobilize members while supporting organizational advocacy objectives and long-term stakeholder relationships.

1. Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy: What Association Leaders Need to Understand

Explore how artificial intelligence is intersecting with legislative processes, redistricting, data analysis, and policy development, and discuss how associations are using AI to interpret complex legal issues, monitor policy environments, and support informed advocacy and governance decisions.
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2. Managing PACs Effectively: Compliance, Reporting, and Best Practices

Discuss the evolving PAC reporting environment, including new systems, compliance expectations, and practical tips associations can use to manage political giving responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with legal and governance requirements.

________________________________________
3. Membership and Advocacy: Strengthening Engagement, Retention, and Growth

Examine how advocacy initiatives can be leveraged to address member apathy, strengthen retention, and support membership growth by aligning public policy engagement with member value and organizational mission.

________________________________________
4. Partnering with State Departments: Opportunities, Relationships, and Strategic Value for Associations

Learn how associations can more effectively engage with state departments—such as LEO and MDOT—to uncover funding opportunities, build productive working relationships, and maximize the strategic and operational benefits of public-sector collaboration.

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5. Designing Effective Legislative Days: Planning, Timing, and Engagement Strategies

Share best practices for planning and executing successful legislative days and advocacy events, including venue selection, timing considerations, evolving formats, and lessons learned that enhance participation, impact, and organizational outcomes.

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6. Building Effective Grassroots Advocacy: Mobilizing Members to Advance Policy Goals

Discuss strategies for developing and sustaining grassroots advocacy programs that educate, engage, and mobilize members while supporting organizational advocacy objectives and long-term stakeholder relationships.