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2025 Legislative Conference

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Join us in Washington, DC for the NAST Legislative Conference!

March 9-11, 2025

Conference Schedule 

Registration is now open for NAST’s Legislative Conference in Washington, DC at the Westin DC Downtown. All events will take place at the hotel unless otherwise noted. All conference events are business casual. The agenda includes in-depth panels, discussion groups, and expert keynote speakers. Events are open to all attendees unless otherwise noted. Agenda is subject to modification.

Sunday, March 10

9:30-3:00 PM New Treasurer’s Training (Invitation only) 

3:00-4:00 PM Treasurer Emeritus Meeting (Invitation only)

4:00-5:00 PM NAST Board of Directors Meeting (including an update on the National Institute of Public Finance)

5:30-6:00 PM New Members & First Time Attendees Reception (Invitation only)

6:00-7:30 PM Welcome Reception in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Westin Hotel

Monday, March 11

7:30-8:30 AM Networking Breakfast

8:30-8:50 AM Welcome from NAST President Treasurer Thomas Beadle (ND) and Shaun Snyder, NAST CEO 

9:00- 10:00 AM Plenary Session #1
panel focused on safeguarding the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds 

10:15-11:15 AM Plenary Session #2
Former Members of Congress Association

11:30-12:15 PM Plenary Session #3
ABLE legis and 10th anniversary 

12:15-1:30 PM Networking Lunch & Topical Briefings
                       Chris Allen Memorial Award for Outstanding Advocacy in Public Finance

Afternoon Sessions  TBD

Discussion of the distribution of 529 and 529(a) unclaimed funds

Ret Sec 

Corporate Affiliate Board Meeting

Treasurers’ Meeting (Invitation only)

Deputy Treasurers/Chiefs of Staff Caucus Meeting (Invitation only)

6:30-8:30 PM Buffet Dinner & Exhibits at Planet Word Museum

Tuesday, March 12

8:00-9:00 AM Networking Breakfast

Travel to Capitol Hill (Buses will be provided) 

9:30-11:30 AM Congressional Speakers
Attendees will hear from numerous Congressional members discuss issues of priority to State Treasurers. ADD topics 

Congressional Appointments
Please schedule your meetings ahead of time since each office has their own protocols. Transportation back to the hotel will be on your own. 

Add info about CSA meeting

Conference Hotel

Westin Washington, DC Downtown

Join us for NAST’s Legislative Conference at the Westin DC Downtown located at 999 9th St NW. The hotel is within blocks of the Gallery Place-Chinatown, Mount Vernon Square/7th Street and Metro Center Metro stops and is a 15 minute cab ride from Washington National Airport (DCA). All events will take place at the hotel unless otherwise noted.

Rooms are available at the Westin for $325/night and can be reserved here.

Attendees can also reserve rooms by calling 800.228.9290 and mentioning NAST Legislative Conference or code LE1. Rooms are available at this rate until February 14, 2025. For assistance, please contact us.

Registration and Ticket Information 

Member Type
Early Bird (Jan 7-Feb 3)
Regular (Feb 4-26)
Onsite (Feb 27-March 11)
Treasurers, Staff, and Networks
$740
$890
$990
Other Gov’t and Nonprofit
$1,050
$1,200
$1,300
Corporate Affiliate
$1,660
$1,810
$1,910
Private Sector Non-Member
$3,320
$3,470
$3,570
Guest Type
Full Conference (All Meals)
Both Evening Events
Sunday Reception
Monday Dinner
Guest (Family/Non-Business)
$450
$250
$100
$150

Conference Sponsors 

NAST would like to thank our 2025 Legislative Conference sponsors:

Would you like to become a conference sponsor?