Legislative Conference

NBWA’s Legislative Conference

April 19-22, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

The premier advocacy event for the beer and beverage distribution industry returns this spring to our nation’s capital.

Cut through the noise and bring your key issues directly to Capitol Hill through meetings with legislators and their staff on both sides of the aisle, helping them understand how your business is essential to your community.

During the conference programming, you’ll learn the strategic skills you need to advocate for your business in legislator meetings, local warehouse tours and beyond. Plus, you will hear insider political analysis and gain a deeper understanding of how federal policies affect your business from our team of experts.

Registration

Registration is now open for the 2026 Legislative Conference, and using the link below, with pricing set at $400 for NBWA distributor members. Attendees may also register for the fourth BREW Leadership Forum as either an add-on to their conference registration or a standalone registration.

Hotel Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | 400 New Jersey Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001

Rate: $328 plus taxes per night

The room block cut-off date is March 27, 2026. The NBWA guest room block can sell out prior to the deadline. Once the block is sold out, rooms and rates cannot be guaranteed.

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Schedule Overview

April 19

April 20

April 21

April 22

Sunday, April 19

Time

Event

12:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

BREW & NBWA Welcome Reception

Monday, April 20

Time

Event

7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

SAE Counsel Meeting

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

BREW Leadership Forum

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

BREW Leadership Forum Luncheon

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Distributor Member Meeting

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

General Industry Session

5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

State Coordination Meetings

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Toast to Washington Reception - Co-Hosted by the Beer Institute

8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Next Generation and Emerging Leaders Group Reception

Tuesday, April 21

Time

Event

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration Desk

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

General Industry Session

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Capitol Hill Visits

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

NBWA Members Hill Hospitality

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Next Generation and Emerging Leaders Lunch with Guest Speaker

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

NBWA PAC Chairman’s Circle Reception

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Cheers: A Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

Wednesday, April 22

Time

Event

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Registration Desk

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Capitol Hill Visits

The fourth annual BREW Leadership Forum (April 20, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.) in Washington, D.C. will deliver key takeaways to benefit your career, company and women across the beer and beverage distribution industry — whether you are an owner, senior leader or emerging leader. Expect inspiring and motivational speakers, unique tools and techniques to support women in our industry and build a pathway to positive business impacts and numerous opportunities to brainstorm and build connections with fellow attendees.

This event takes place during NBWA’s Legislative Conference (April 19-22). You can register for the standalone BREW Leadership Forum or for both events at a discounted rate.