2025 Fall Policy Conference – FAQ

F.A.Q.

Q: Who may attend this meeting? What is the cost to attend? (Legislators)
A: There is no registration fee for legislators to attend this meeting. This meeting is intended for legislators, chamber, caucus and/or committee leadership.

Q. Who may attend this meeting? What is the cost to attend? (Finance Council)
A. See the chart below for information on Finance Council attendees and fees.

LevelAttendeesRegistration FeeGuest Fee
Executive Council
($250,000+)
5$0$100
Chairs Council
($100,000+)
4$0$100
Speakers Council
($50,000+)
3$0$100
Majority Council
($35,000+)
2$300 per person$100
Leadership Council
($25,000+)
2$300 per person$100
Advisory Board
($15,000+)
1$300 per person$100


Q: Can a guest accompany me to this meeting?
A: Attendees may bring a guest to social events. There is no spouse or guest fees for legislators. There is a $100 spouse or guest fee for Finance Council attendees. Guests may be family or friends, not additional representatives from your company or organization.

Q: How can I pay my registration and/or guest fee?
A: Payment is due upon registration. Your registration is not complete until your payment has been processed. For instructions on how to pay your fee(s), please visit our payment page.

Q: When will I receive detailed information and briefing materials for this event?
A: A full briefing memo and other materials will be emailed to attendees five business days prior to the event.

Q: What is your COVID-19 policy and plan?
A: We ask that you not attend if you have received notification of COVID-19 exposure, had close contact with a COVID-19-positive person five or fewer days before the event, or are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms. At all DLCC events, guests should feel free to maintain any personal precautions they feel are necessary.

Q: Is it possible to extend my hotel stay?
A: Extended reservations are subject to hotel availability, and market rates may apply. Legislators should note their extension requests when they register. All other attendees should work directly with the hotel to extend their reservations.

Q: Can I reserve additional rooms for myself or my guests in the room block?
A: The DLCC’s room block is reserved for approved meeting attendees first. Access to additional rooms is subject to availability.

Q: Is The Drake accessible?
A: The Drake has ADA-accessible guest rooms and public spaces. Please call them at 312-787-2200 to make arrangements for guest rooms. Please note your request when you register if you require a meeting accommodation.

Q: What is the dress code for the conference?
A: Business casual attire is appropriate for all of our events. The temperature will likely be in the 60s during the day and the 40s at night. We highly suggest guests bring sweaters or light jackets for evening portions of the event.

Q: Is this meeting open to the press?
A: This is an invitation-only meeting. It is off-the-record and closed to the press. We ask that attendees refrain from recording sessions to ensure the privacy of our events.

Q: What is the DLCC’s social media policy?
A: Some of the information provided in our policy sessions is confidential. We ask that you please refrain from posting on social media about these sessions. You are welcome to do so for any keynote speeches throughout the meeting. Please refrain from video recording during the meeting.

Q: What is the DLCC’s harassment policy?
A: Attendees are expected to exercise common sense in their personal interactions: they should extend common courtesy and mutual respect to fellow attendees and staff members as well as respect for private property. Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. The DLCC reserves the right to revoke the attendance and badge of any attendee not in compliance with this policy. Persons finding themselves in a situation where they feel their safety is at risk or who become aware of an attendee not in compliance with this policy should immediately locate the nearest member of DLCC staff so that the matter can be addressed.

Q: What is the DLCC’s Code of Conduct?
A: Please click on the link to learn more.

Q: Who should I contact with further questions or issues?
A: Please contact Liz Wainright at [email protected] or 202-281-8754.