February 2 – 5, 2025 | Marriott Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
THIS is where the Advocacy community convenes
Our can’t-miss event for anyone managing an advocacy function, engaging stakeholders or seeking to advance public policy. Participants learn best practices in grassroots, communications and lobbying strategy from the profession’s top experts.
Innovation Awards
Presented at The Advocacy Conference each year, these awards recognize outstanding initiatives that showcase creativity, inclusiveness, innovation and organizational relevance.
Innovation Award Winners
2025 Innovation Awards Winners
Grassroots Innovation: National Apartment Association
Communications Innovation: Trilogy Interactive
Lobbying Innovation: Grupo Estrategia Politica (GEP)
2024 Innovation Awards Winners
Grassroots Innovation: International Paper (IP)
Communications Innovation: Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Lobbying Innovation: Grupo Estrategia Politica (GEP)
2023 Innovation Awards Winners
Grassroots Innovation: Feeding America
Communications Innovation: AAA – Auto Club Group
Lobbying Innovation: Community Associations Institute
Hotel / Travel
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
As of our January 10 cut-off, our group room block is CLOSED. As of this date, the hotel still had availability, but the group room rate is no longer available. If you’d like to check on the hotel’s availability and current rates, please contact the hotel directly at (954) 525-4000 or via their website.
WAIT LIST: If you would like to be placed on the wait list for a room at the group rate, please contact Kristin Hanley. Being placed on the waiting list is NOT a guarantee of a room. We recommend that you make an alternate reservation (see list of options below) and note the cancellation policy for your reservation in the event a room does become available at the group rate. Rooms will be granted as cancellations are received. You will be contacted no later than January 24 if a room becomes available. After that date, the wait list will be released.
Hotels Near the Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach:*
- Best Western Plus Oceanside Inn – 5 min walk to conference hotel
- B Ocean Resort Ft. Lauderdale – 5 min walk to conference hotel
- Bahia Mar Ft. Lauderdale Beach – 3 min drive to conference hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Ft. Lauderdale – 5 min drive to conference hotel
- Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton – 5 min drive to conference hotel
- The Westin Ft. Lauderdale – 8 min drive to conference hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale – 8 min drive to conference hotel
*The Public Affairs Council has not vetted these hotels and this is not a complete list of hotels in the area. These recommendations are provided purely on distance to the conference hotel. Please review the hotels and their policies thoroughly prior to booking.
Sponsorship
Put your brand front and center at The Advocacy Conference. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to network with peers, reinforce existing relationships and develop new partnerships. Speaking and branded collateral opportunities are available.
Becoming a sponsor is simple:
1. Download the sponsor packet and review our offerings
2. Fill out the form to indicate your selections
3. Email your form back to us
This conference is eligible for: 6 Grassroots credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 6 credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 6 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Register
By December 19 – early-bird price
Members: $1,599 | Non-Members: $1,799
After December 19
Members: $1,899 | Non-Members: $2,099
More Registration Info
** As a Signature Event, this program is not included in Membership Plus.
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/nonmember rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Nonmembers: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $300 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.
January 12 – Cancellation deadline for full refund
January 29– No refunds or credits will be granted on or after this date
Please visit our Conference Policies page for a full breakdown.
Questions
Laura Brigandi
Senior Manager, Advocacy & Digital Practice
202.787.5976 | lbrigandi@pac.org