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CBCF 55th Annual Legislative Conference 2026

Washington, DC2026-09-16 — 2026-09-20

The official 2026 Annual Legislative Conference, plus verified panels, receptions and related events across Washington.

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39 verified events

Tuesday, September 15

2:00 PM

P/CEO Stakeholder Leadership Summit

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — 145B

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4:00 PM

Registration — Early Badge Pick Up (Speakers, Sponsors)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — East Salon/204C

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Wednesday, September 16

11:00 AM

Registration (Online Ticketing, Mobile App Help)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — East Salon

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12:00 PM

CBC Spouses Community Breakfast and Health Fair

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — TBD

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12:30 PM

Professional Development Series

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — WCC

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1:00 PM

Issue Forums & Established Braintrusts

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — WCC

braintrustpolicy

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2:00 PM

Opening Press Conference

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — TBD

press

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3:30 PM

Exhibit Showcase Open & Ribbon Cutting

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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4:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Block Party / Fashion Show

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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4:00 PM

Verizon Corporate Lounge Opening

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — 204AB

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6:00 PM

ALC New Attendee Welcome & Information

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — WCC

orientation

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8:00 PM

ALC Co-Chairs Reception

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D Concourse

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9:00 PM

ALC Welcome Reception honoring the members of the CBC

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D Spotlight Stage

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11:30 PM

Comedy Night

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Ballroom C

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Thursday, September 17

12:30 AM

Alumni Association Networking Reception

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Ballroom C

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11:00 AM

Registration (Online Ticketing, Mobile App Help)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — East Salon

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1:00 PM

ALC National Townhall Meeting

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Ballroom AB

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1:00 PM

Exhibit Showcase Open

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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4:00 PM

Issue Forums & Established Braintrusts

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — WCC

braintrustpolicy

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4:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Block Party / Fashion Show

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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10:00 PM

CBC Chair Leadership Reception (Invitation Only)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — TBD

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Friday, September 18

12:00 AM

Gospel Extravaganza

United House of Prayer — UHOP

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12:00 AM

The Sojourner Truth Legacy Project Reception

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — TBD

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11:00 AM

Registration (Online Ticketing, Mobile App Help)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — East Salon

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1:00 PM

Issue Forums & Established Braintrusts

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — WCC

braintrustpolicy

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1:00 PM

Exhibit Showcase Open

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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2:00 PM

Career Fair

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D Concourse

careers

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2:00 PM

CBCF College Fair & Panels

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D Concourse

education

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4:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Block Party / Fashion Show

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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8:00 PM

CAC Reception

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — 204 AB

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10:00 PM

CBCF Chair & BOD Legacy Reception (Invitation Only)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — TBD

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Saturday, September 19

1:00 AM

The Black Party

Hamilton Hotel — Hamilton Hotel

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10:00 AM

Registration (Online Ticketing, Mobile App Help)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — East Salon

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11:30 AM

Day of Healing Prayer Breakfast

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall E

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1:00 PM

Exhibit Showcase

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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9:00 PM

Phoenix Awards VIP Reception (Invitation Only)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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11:00 PM

Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall E

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Sunday, September 20

1:30 AM

Official Phoenix Awards After Party

Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Hall D

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2:00 PM

Donald M. Payne Sr. Foreign Policy Fellowship Cruise

Pier 4 — City Cruises — Pier 4

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