2027 NCDA Winter Legislative, Policy, and Professional Development Meeting
February 10 - 12, 2027
with complimentary pre-conference training on February 9, 2027, and
additional paid higher level training on February 8-9, 2027
Draft Agenda
If you don't know your city/county's membership status, please contact [email protected] to confirm membership.
Group Discount - You are encouraged to invite the future leaders on your staff to participate in this great experience! NCDA provides early-career professionals and emerging leaders with the tools they need to build their skills. As an added bonus, register yourself and at least three of your colleagues together on this form for a 15% discount off your registration fees. To receive a discount:
Registration will close on January 17th at 5pm (EDT), or earlier if capacity is reached before that date.
All business entities must register as a sponsor. More information about sponsorship is available by contacting [email protected] .
Early Registration: Register by October 31 - $700General Registration: November 1 through December 18 - $750Late Registration: December 19 through January 17 - $800Payments received after January 17 - $50 late fee
Early Registration: Register by October 31 - $850General Registration: November 1 through December 18 - $900Late Registration: December 19 through January 17 - $950Payments received after January 17 - $50 late fee
Sponsors of the conference can register here using the coupon code provided as a benefit of sponsorship.Early Registration: Register by October 31 - $700General Registration: November 1 through December 18 - $750Late Registration: December 19 through January 17 - $800Payments received after January 17 - $50 late fee
NCDA Staff can register here.
TIP - Registering for another person or persons? Put the Registrant's email in the Registrant section and your email in the Billing Information section email box below. That way you'll both get confirmation messages and they will get conference information messages.
In the unlikely event conference organizers need to contact someone from your home or office on your behalf, please provide an emergency contact person below. This information will not be included in any conference materials and will not be used for any other purpose other than an emergency situation that involves you.
Check this box if your City/County is a new member of NCDA since July 2025.
Check this box if this is the first NCDA Conference YOU personally will be attending.
Check this box only if you are a member of the American Planning Association and will be claiming AICP-CM credits at this conference.
Please email [email protected] if you have other meal preferences to share.
NCDA events are designed to bring together professionals from across the political spectrum to learn, share expertise, and collaborate.To support open dialogue and a positive experience for everyone, we ask attendees to:• Be mindful of the bipartisan nature of NCDA in discussions, interactions, and presentations.• Treat all participants with respect and professionalism.• Avoid language or behavior that could be perceived as discriminatory, harassing, or dismissive.Our goal is a conference environment where ideas can be exchanged constructively and all participants feel welcome.
Conference attendees are encouraged to set up visits with their Representative and Senators during the conference, and there are several time slots provided in the agenda to allow time for visits.
You can look up your Representatives and Senators here:
You can find resources on how to conduct your visits here:
These optional introductory courses are offered free as a part of your conference registration. Please choose only one of them. These courses are open only to those who register for the in-person conference and register for the course in advance. They are offered live in-person at the conference hotel and are not available as a virtual option. The Primer courses are eligible for up to six hours of AICP-CM credit.
All Primers run from 9am to 4:30pm on Tuesday, February 9th.
The NCDA Leadership Institute is a 2 day training taking place on Monday February 8 & Tuesday February 9. It requires a separate registration and registration fee. Click here to register for the NCDA Leadership Institute!
HOME Advanced is a 2 day training taking place on Monday February 8 & Tuesday February 9. It requires a separate registration and registration fee. Click here to register for HOME Advanced!
This training covers the fundamentals of CDBG including national objectives and eligible activities, eligible costs and regulations, limitations on expenditures, program administration, financial management, monitoring, crosscutting Federal requirements overview, conflict of interest, and resources.
This course provides an overview of IDIS for CDBG grantees and HOME participating jurisdictions. It briefly covers the Consolidated/Annual Plans, CAPER report, and receipting/drawing funds. It will also touch on how to address problems that arise throughout the year. Most importantly, it helps communities understand how to tie the electronic environment of IDIS to program files, public meetings, and beneficiaries. This course is appropriate for anyone who works with IDIS.
This course provides an overview of federal financial management requirements for CDBG grantees and HOME participating jurisdictions.
This event cannot be combined with any other pre-conference Primer training.This event requires a separate registration at additional cost. Registration link for the Leadership Institute is in the heading to this section.
Choose this option if you don't want to participate in pre-conference training.
NCDA Conference Reception - Thursday 02/11/27 (7pm to 10pm)
Join us at the hotel for great food and drink! DJ and Dancing! Life is good!The cost of the reception is included in conference registration, but please check this box if you plan to attend so that accurate counts can be provided to the caterer.
Awards Brunch- Friday 02/12/27
Join us for an elevated brunch buffet and awards presentation at 10am. The cost of the brunch is included in conference registration, but please check this box if you plan to attend so that accurate counts can be provided to the caterer.
GUEST Registration Option
If you intend to bring a guest to the conference (significant other, friend, relative, etc.), select this option.A charge will apply if you would like them to participate in conference supplied evening events. The charge will be determined based on actual per plate costs to attend.If you select the option to bring a guest, you will be contacted at a later date with the fee for the guest to attend, and you may accept or decline the option to bring a guest at that time. Please bear in mind that space at all events is limited, and priority will be given to registered conference attendees.
Cancelations, No-shows, Late Fees & Substitutions
Cancelation Deadline: January 15, 2027
You are considered registered upon submission of this form (regardless of payment status), unless you have been notified via email that you are on a waiting list. Once registered, you are subject to this cancelation policy. All cancelations must be made by emailing NCDA Staff.
You may substitute another person for a paid registration at any time up to the Friday before the start of the course without additional charge by emailing NCDA Staff.
Advance Payment Required
Participants are encouraged to pay by Credit Card if possible. A 3.5% convenience fee applies to all credit card transactions. Registrants may not be allowed into the conference if their registration fee has not been paid in full by February 5, 2027. Please contact [email protected] to discuss any payments that cannot be issued prior to conference start.
NCDA's Winter Meeting will take place at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf (480 L’Enfant Plaza).
Conference registrants will receive booking links and instructions in their confirmation email. For planning purposes, rooms are available at the rate of $265 plus tax per night. This block rate is good for reservations made through Sunday January 17, as rooms are available.
Reagan National Airport is minutes away from the conference hotel. The airport is served by a wide variety of airlines, and there are many ground transportation options, including plentiful taxis, ride shares, and shuttles. Find more information here: https://www.flyreagan.com/
Many of the Smithsonian Museums are within walking distance or short taxi ride of the Hotel. You will also be a short walk from the United Stated Capitol and Visitor Center, the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and the monuments of the National Mall. These include the Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington Monuments, the WWII and Korean War Memorials, the MLK memorial, and many others. The Wharf development is brand new and nearby with many dining and entertainment options.
Note that there is a convenience fee of 3.5% on all credit card transactions.
Registrations within two weeks of the course start date must be paid with a credit card.
If you need to download a copy of NCDA's W-9 form, click here.
A 15% discount applies to registrations of 4 or more participants from the same community on the same registration form. To add another Registrant during this session, click on the ADD ANOTHER REGISTRANT button below. When you are done adding registrants, proceed to the BILLING SECTION below that.
