Legislative Conference

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The 2012 NBWA Legislative Conference will take place March 25 - 28, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Register today!

Each year, the Legislative Conference provides a great opportunity for distributors to hear from industry leaders and to educate members of Congress about the importance of effective state-based alcohol regulation and the vital role of beer distributors.

All hotel reservations should be made directly through the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Click here to reserve online or call 888-421-1442. Be sure to indicate you are attending the NBWA Legislative Conference in order to take advantage of discounted room rates. The last day to make hotel reservations and receive the discounted room rate is February 24, 2012. The NBWA guest room block can sell out prior to February 24, 2012. Once the block is sold, room rates cannot be guaranteed.

Register online or complete the simple registration form.  

Click here for the 2012 NBWA Legislative Conference Schedule of Events.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 

12:00 – 6:00 p.m.                 Registration Desk Open     

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.                   Communications Seminar: Media and Messaging

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.                   Communications Seminar: Digital 101     

5:00 – 6:00p.m.                    How to Be a Beer Distributor Advocate  

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.                   Brewers Association Reception                

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.                   Welcome Reception           

MONDAY, MARCH 26

7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.           Registration Desk Open                             

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.                   Breakfast                                                      

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.         General Session                              

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.                 Luncheon                                                     

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.                   Distributor Member Meeting                    

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.                   State Delegation Meetings                                     

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.                   NBWA PAC Chairman’s Circle Reception (By invitation only)

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.                   Congressional Reception - Senate 

TUESDAY, MARCH 27

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.           Registration Desk Open                                         

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.                   Breakfast                                                      

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.                   Final Legislative Briefing/Political Speaker                                        

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.           Capitol Hill Visits                                       

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.                   NBWA PAC Happy Hour (PAC members only)                          

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.                   Congressional Reception - House            

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.           Registration Desk Open                             

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.           Capitol Hill Visits                                       

For further information, please contact the Membership and Meetings Department at 800-300-6417.