The Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is considered to be the premier African American conference on policy issues. The ALC provides the platform for the 43 African American Members of Congress to share the progress of their work on legislative items and also allows for the exchange of ideas correlated to policy issues that are of critical concern to their constituents. While the ALC provides the opportunity for attendees to acquaint themselves with the 43 Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the ALC is also a time for people from across the nation to come together in one place, at one time to focus on the pressing issues that challenge Black America. During this conference, people from all walks of life can be found in the Washington Convention Center. Anyone who cares about the health, economic, educational and political state of Black communities is certain to be present. 

It is during the National Town Hall Meeting that a distinguished panel and audience members will further explore this year’s theme as they engage in a lively dialogue about the most important issues that will help define a common agenda for Black people across the nation.  

For those who want to understand the intricacies of our nation’s policies, the ALC is an ideal conference to gather and process such information. Sessions such as the CPAR Future Focus Forums have been especially designed to equip participants with comprehensive information and analyses along with strategies that can be utilized to effect change. The topics that are presented during ALC cover just about all of the areas that are discussed within the halls of Congress. A preliminary list of Issue Forum and Braintrust sessions is an indication that the ALC is for everyone. Elected officials, educators, government agencies, researchers, policy practitioners, students, clergy, community leaders, business professionals, corporations, public servants, organizations, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, retirees, activists and advocates, youth and everyday citizens will all find something of interest during this 4-day conference. 

After a full day of substantive sessions, registrants are provided opportunities to network with other attendees, conference speakers and panelists, sponsors and Members of Congress during such events as the CBCF Chair’s Reception and the After Dinner Gala. The Exhibit Showcase also provides ample networking opportunities as companies and organizations distribute information and products tailored to the needs of our attendees. Entertainment is provided to registrants who attend the Jazz Concert and the Gospel Extravaganza.  

The ALC also serves as the CBCF’s main fundraiser. Your purchase of tickets to events such as the Prayer Breakfast, the Annual Awards Dinner and the CBC Spouses Events helps CBCF to fund its core initiatives and programs that are described throughout the CBCF website.  

We hope that you will decide to be a part of this important educational and empowering 35th Annual Legislative Conference. It promises to be moving and momento