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Interested in hosting a NATCAP meeting/event: See our sponsorship package for more information.
Upcoming Events
November 10, 2026 @ 4pm-6pm
November 2026 In Person Education Meeting
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Alexandria, Virginia
Free registration! Guests are encouraged to attend. Please feel free to invite a colleague to the event.
Speaker: Christina Lewis, CGMP
“Access Granted: Conducting Effective Venue Accessibility Audits”
Ensuring that government meetings are welcoming and fully accessible to all attendees starts with knowing what to look for before contract signing. Join Christina Lewis, CGMP, for an insightful session on conducting thorough venue accessibility audits. This session equips government meeting professionals with the practical tools and actionable strategies needed to evaluate spaces, eliminate barriers, and foster truly inclusive environments.
Key Takeaways:
- Know What to Look For: Understand essential accessibility features and legal/practical requirements when evaluating potential venues for government meetings.
- Conduct a Comprehensive Audit: Learn how to create and implement an actionable venue accessibility checklist to identify hidden or potential physical and sensory barriers.
- Partner for Inclusivity: Discover effective ways to collaborate with venue managers and vendors to resolve accessibility gaps and ensure a seamless, welcoming experience for every attendee.
Plan Ahead
December 2026
Holiday Gathering
February 2027
40th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, February 4, 2027 at 4pm-7:30pm
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Twinbrook Metro Station (Red Line), located directly across from the hotel
March 2027
2027 Spring Education Day
Thursday, March 25, 2027 at 9am-5pm
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Closest Metro: Crystal City Metro Station (Blue and Yellow Lines)
April 2027
Webinar: AI for Government Meetings
May 2027
NATCAP Reception at the NEC
EVENT FAQs:
PRICING STRUCTURE:
-Webinars/Virtual Sessions: Complimentary to planner and supplier members.
-Monthly In Person Sessions: Planners - $25 Regular; Suppliers - $35 Regular
Late/Day of Registration - Add $15 (planners); $25 (suppliers)
-Education Day(s): TBD
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
All official chapter education programs are submitted to National Education for approval. As a result, education events are eligible for CGMP CEU credits.
SGMP NATCAP has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education courses, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality.
CANCELLATION POLICY (In Person Events):
As a non-profit organization we understand that work can interfere with the ability to join SGMP NATCAP for various events. Part of the reason the SGMP NATCAP Board of Directors voted to charge for attendance, this education year, was the high frequency of both in-person and virtual no-shows that resulted in unused resources. Due to this new cancellation policy refunds will not be eligible if you are unable to attend a registered event unless cancelled within 72 hours prior to the event start date. Like events can only transfer to like events (i.e. education to education, networking to networking). Cancellations within 72 hours and no-shows will not be transferred to a new event. Please contact our Board of Directors at [email protected] with questions or information on transferring.
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