Attendees are welcome to explore the platform or schedule coffee video chats.

From COVID-19 to the racial justice movements, 2020 has been a year for the history books. How will this change the landscape and nature of state government relations? What do you need to know to succeed during 2021 sessions? Our experts will share their insights and answer audience questions.

Digital advocacy has never been more vital. Our experts will highlight the tactics needed to successfully advance advocacy goals in a virtual environment.

From working with regulatory agencies to local policymakers, having the tools and knowledge to work beyond the legislature is increasingly mission critical.

Bring your cocktail or mocktail and network with peers during this virtual reception. Don’t worry! It’s not another Zoom happy hour- you can “move” from “table to table”, engaging in small group video discussions with fellow attendees.

National, state, and local news coverage can have a great impact on how external stakeholders, such as legislators or customers, perceive your organization and respond to your policy asks. Positive media coverage can also be an influential means of showing the value of your SGR work to internal stakeholders, such as senior leadership or members. Our experts will walk you through the ins and outs of using the media as an advocacy tool.  

Are you:

• New to the world of state government relations?
• Wanting a refresh on the building blocks of a strong SGR practice?
• Looking for the right language to explain the importance of SGR to stakeholders?

Then this is the session for you!

Attendees are welcome to explore the platform or schedule coffee video chats.

Bring your coffee or your lunch and join us in the virtual lounge for a networking opportunity with your fellow attendees. Brought to you by our generous Platinum sponsors.

With National Get Out the Vote Day taking place just two days earlier, and nationwide elections just a few weeks after, this session will cover election essentials. From gubernatorial races to hotly contested state elections, we’ll walk you through what you need to know. We’ll also touch on the outlook for the presidential election and how the outcome will impact state policy work.

Join attendees working on similar topics as you discuss challenges and solutions.

In a relationship-based field, what do you do when a key office is now being held by a newly elected official? Our experts will share strategies for success, especially since social distancing may extend into 2021.

As budgets tighten across the country, including in government relations departments, a key way to extend your reach is through coalition and allies. Learn how to take a measured, effective approach to building and managing coalitions and networks of allies- even in a social-distancing environment.

State and local ballot measures have big impacts, often costing big dollars. Our experts will cover the ins and outs and what it takes to initiate, run, or support a successful ballot measure campaign.

A powerful trend in 2020, policymakers, customers, members and the general public now expect positive action and accountability from organizations. We’ll analyze case studies and strategies to help you incorporate social responsibility into your SGR plan – including how to get senior leadership on board.