Congenital Heart Legislative Conference 2017

Registration is now open! 

Conquering CHD,
Children’s Heart Foundation,
and Adult Congenital Heart Association
invite you to attend

Congenital Heart Legislative Conference 2017

March 1-2, 2017
Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, Washington D.C.

Your voice matters as we unite to educate our members of Congress about congenital heart disease.

• Learn about current CHD activities in Washington D.C.
• Learn how to effectively tell your story.
• Connect with other CHD patients and professionals.
• Share your story with your members of Congress.
• Inform your legislators about the key policy issues including the need for research and data collection.
• Make a difference on behalf of those living with CHD!

Important Deadlines:

• January 3 – NEW: Registration Closes, to ensure adequate scheduling of meetings
• January 27 – Last date to receive discount hotel rates

 

Conference Agenda Overview: 

Wednesday, March 1st
Congenital Heart Legislative Conference
9:00am – 10:30am Registration
10:30am – 11:30am – Advocate Training
11:30am – 1:00pm – Lunch, Meet and Greet
1:00pm – 5:00pm – Advocate Training
6:00pm – 9:00pm – Reception
Thursday, March 2nd
Congressional Visits
6:45am – Buffet Breakfast
7:30am – 8:30am –  Advocate Training
9:00am – 4:30pm – Hill Visits
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Closing Reception

Travel and Lodging: 

Note, all attendees will be responsible for travel and lodging.*

We encourage you to register and book your hotel and travel reservations early.

For those who wish to stay on-site at the Liaison Capitol Hill:

• Call toll free (877) 499-5277.
• Or you can register online.
• Please be sure to reference the Congenital Heart Conference group when making reservations

Deadline to secure your rate of $209/night is Friday, January 26, 2017; no exceptions.
Scholarship Information: 

There are a limited number of scholarships to attend the Congenital Heart Legislative Conference 2017.  The scholarship application may be found here.  The deadline to apply for a scholarship is November 4, 2016.  All applicants will be notified by November 18, 2016.

Your application does not guarantee that you will receive a scholarship.  It is our policy to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, age or disability.

Registration closes much earlier this year –  be sure to register, today!