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Agenda

  For a daily agenda with start & end times, please click here.  Please note that the session topics and speakers are still being finalized. 

Fun Casual Events
Wednesday Evening Off-Site Dinner
Please join us Wednesday evening for dinner at The Top of the Hub | Skywalk Observatory.  We will depart from the hotel for a short walk starting at 6:30pm following a reception at the hotel.  Please note this dinner is included in your registration fee but requires an RSVP.  Attire is casual.

Thursday Evening Dinner
Please join us Thursday evening for a reception and dinner at The Fairmont.  No RSVP is required. 

Sponsorships

To increase your organization's visibility, consider sponsoring a breakfast, coffee break, reception or dinner!  Sponsors will receive special recognition in the program, on event signage, and from the podium.  Click here to view the sponsorships that are available.  For more information, please call SGAC staff 703-684-0967.


Suggested Dress

All workshop sessions are business casual.

The evening social events are casual.  

The 2012 SGAC Annual Meeting is an outstanding program that will give you innovative ideas and valuable insight to succeed in these challenging times.  Learn from experienced state government relations professionals and knowledge experts. Take home valuable tools and techniques that will benefit you, your department and your organization as a whole.


The 2012 Annual Meeting offers the opportunity for SGAC members to fulfill program requirements for the first state-specific comprehensive certificate program offered in the profession! This year's conference program includes elements that will provide both a successful foundation for new employees and necessary tools for the seasoned professional, and will explore a wide range of topics that are relevant to today's SGR field.  Join your colleagues for this outstanding program featuring exceptional speakers and fun networking events that will help you advance in the government relations profession! 

Click here to register!

Important Information


Meeting Registration

Registration fee is $675 per attendee, which includes meeting materials, sessions, and meal functions.  The spouse/guest fee is $200, which includes all meal functions.


To register online, please click here and complete the online form.  If you choose to register on-site, there will be a $25 processing fee applied.  


*PLEASE NOTE: Registrations are processed manually and may take 2-3 business days to process and send receipts.  We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience. 


Hotel Reservations

The Annual Meeting is going to be hosted at the Boston Renaissance Waterfront located at 606 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210. To take advantage of the discounted group hotel rates, please call reservations at 1-800-266-9432. When calling to reserve your room, mention "SGAC Meeting" and have your credit card ready to guarantee your reservation.  We have blocked guest rooms for an early check-in on March 19th thru March 24th to ensure you get your choice of room type and our discounted rate, please make your reservations as early as possible.


Please note:  If you previously made your reservation at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, your information has been transferred to the Boston Renaissance Waterfront. Please call the Boston Renaissance Waterfront with credit card information to secure your reservation. For those who have not made a reservation, please secure your lodging accommodations as soon as possible. The last day to provide credit card information for an existing reservation or to make a new reservation is Monday, February 27, 2012.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your patience and understanding.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (703-684-0967). 

STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL

515 King Street, Suite 325

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone:  703.684.0967                    Fax:  703.684.0968