Working Agenda
12:00 pm: Luncheon
Election 2018: State Legislative Preview
46 states will hold regular legislative elections in November 2016. With 6,066 races on the ballot, it’s difficult to predict what (and who) to expect in state capitols going into 2019. In this panel, national political experts from both sides of the aisle will review battleground legislative chambers and give you a head start in planning your legislative strategy.
Speakers:
Chairman, GOPAC Inc.
Executive Director, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
Moderator:
Public Relations Director, National Conference State Legislatures
1:30 pm: Networking break
2:00 pm: Career Builder Playbook for SGA Professionals
Corporate and association executives will join a professional recruiter to share insights on successful career planning and development in state government affairs.
Speakers:
Partner, Heidrick & Struggles
President & CEO, Beer Institute
Principal & Counsel, MultiState Associates
Moderator:
Director of Corporate Relations, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
3:00 pm: Networking break
3:30 pm: Working with Incoming Administrations
There will be at least 17 new governors in 2019. This session will focus on how to build relationships with governors and their appointees at critical regulatory agencies.
Speakers:
Secretary of Labor, State of Delaware
D.C. Director, Office of Governor Roy Cooper (NC)
Moderator:
Stephen Parker
Legislative Director, National Governors Association
Director of Federal Relations, Office of Governor Larry Hogan (MD)
Moderator:
Legislative Director, National Governors Association
4:30 pm: Wrap up & closing reception