Legislative and Policy Conference

The Legislative and Policy Conference is NTCA's flagship advocacy event, connecting rural broadband leaders with policymakers in Washington, D.C. Attendees engage directly with members of Congress and their staff, sharing firsthand accounts from their communities and highlighting real-world challenges and opportunities facing broadband providers. As federal policy and court decisions continue to shape the regulatory and legislative environment, it is critical for lawmakers to hear directly from those serving rural communities. Attendees will also hear directly from government officials and industry leaders on key policy issues. NTCA offers briefings, talking points and staff support to help foster meaningful dialogue and productive meetings where every story is heard. By bringing members together, the conference elevates diverse perspectives, underscores the unity of the industry and reinforces the importance of rural voices in national policy discussions. Raise your voice, strengthen your impact and help shape the future of rural broadband. The annual Legislative and Policy Conference, the largest advocacy event of the year, brings community-based providers together to hear the latest on federal telecom policy issues and to unite to advocate for their communities and the rural broadband industry. This valuable opportunity brings NTCA members to gather in our nation's capital to advocate for the rural broadband industry. Your visit to the Hill is a highly effective way to get your voice heard and to help shape the future of the community you serve. The ever-changing political climate makes it critical that Congress understand the needs of rural broadband providers and consumers.