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2025 Congressional Conference

Schedule at a Glance

*Schedule subject to change

 

Sunday, May 21st

2:30 - 5:30 pm
Registration Open

8:00  - 10:00 pm
 "Rock the Hill" VIP Party
This event is invite-only for Congressional Conference Attendees that are Financial Security Advocates, LILI Alumni & IFAPAC contributors. 

 

Monday, May 22nd

7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Registration Open

9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Congressional Appointment Desk Open

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium
(This event is free and optional. If you would like to attend, please indicate so during registration)

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
IFAPAC Lounge
Available to Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Capitol Club IFAPAC Contributors

12:30 -1:00 pm
Congressional Conference Welcome Networking Break

1:00 - 1:30 pm
Congressional Conference Welcome & NAIFA Update & ACLI Update
Bryon Holz, NAIFA President
Kevin Mayeux, NAIFA CEO
Susan Neely, ACLI CEO

1:30 - 1:50 pm
Membership, Grassroots, IFAPAC Panel
Tom Cothron, NAIFA President-Elect & Membership Liaison
Dennis Cuccinelli, Grassroots Liaison
Christopher Gandy, IFAPAC Liaison
Carina Hatfield, Membership Chair
Josh O'Gara, Grassroots Chair
Barry Johnson, IFAPAC Chair
Moderated by Doug Massey, NAIFA Secretary

1:50 - 2:30 pm
Legislative Power Panel
Diane Boyle, Senior Vice President, Government Relations
Jayne Fitzgerald, Director, Government Relations
Michael Hedge, Senior Director, Government Relations
Dani Kehoe, Principal, DBK Consulting
Patrick Raffaniello, Principal, Raffaniello & Associates
Scott Sinder, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson

2:30 - 2:50 pm
The Honorable Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) United States House of Representatives

2:30 - 3:15 pm
The Honorable Brad Schneider (D-IL) United States House of Representatives, Invited

3:15 - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Break

3:30-3:50 pm
Capitol Hill Preparations
Diane Boyle, Senior Vice President, Government Relations

3:50 - 4:00 pm
Tribute for Terry Headley
Robert Miller

4:00 -4:20 pm
Passion for Politics & Public Service
Kris Alfheim
Demetrius Bryant
Vinny Dallo
Rick Demko
Robert Miller

4:20 - 4:30 pm
Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Bryon Holz, NAIFA President

5:00 - 5:30 pm
Early Reception Access
Exclusively for IFAPAC donors

5:30 - 6:30 pm
Reception
Sponsored by:

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6:30 pm- onwards
Company Dinners by Invitation 

 
Tuesday, May 23rd

7:00 - 10:00 am
Congressional Appointment Desk Open in Hotel

7:00 - 8:00 am
Grab & Go Breakfast Available

7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Hospitality Hall on Capitol Hill

8:00 am
Capitol Hill Group Photo

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Congressional Appointments

5:00 pm and onwards
Departures

Please plan for flight departures after 5:00 pm to ensure adequate time for Congressional appointments

Schedule at a Glance

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Conference Registration & App Help Desk

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Membership Desk, Grassroots Desk, PAC Desk

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

First Time Attendee Networking by invitation only

7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Registration App Desk / Membership/Grassroots /PAC Desk

9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Congressional Appointments Desk

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Welcome

Doug Massey, NAIFA National President

 

Morning Session

Washington & Your Clients’ Retirement: Four Risks to Watch in the Year Ahead

Sponsored by Stonewood Financial

Becky Swansburg, CEO, Stonewood Financial
Neil Wilding, Partner, COO, Stonewood Financial

 

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch on Own

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Afternoon Session

CEO Update

Kevin Mayeux, CEO

Congressional Politics & Policy

How to Become an Influencer on Capitol Hill

Advocacy Associates - Post Legislative Interactions Checklist

Legislative Power Panel

How to Conduct a Congressional Meeting (Mock Meeting Staged)

Hill Preparation

Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

6:15 PM- 7:15 PM

Congressional Conference Reception

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

IFAPAC High Dollar Donor Event*
Night Monument Tour & Rooftop Dinner
(round trip bus transportation provided)

Bus departing at 7:00 PM
*Gold, Platinum, Capitol Club contributors ($1k+) by invitation only

7:30 PM

Company Dinners by Invitation

Breakfast on Own

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration / Luggage Tagging

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Congressional Appointments Desk Open
At Westin Hotel

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hospitality Hall on Capitol Hill *NEW LOCATION*
No transportation provided

 

Locations

Florida House on Capitol Hill
Number One Second Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Congressional Appts Desk @ Hospitality Hall

8:30 AM

Photo on Capitol Hill

Attire: Business

 

Locations

Meet near U.S. Grant statue in front of the West Side Reflecting

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Congressional Appointments

Attire: Business

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

IFAPAC High Dollar Donor Luncheon

*Silver, Gold, Platinum, Capitol Club contributors ($600+)