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2026 Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat

February 2-4
Washington, D.C.

MOTIVATE. CELEBRATE. EMPOWER.

About CL&LR

Date: Monday, February 02, 2026 - Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Where: Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.

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NAIOP celebrates and empowers those who step up to lead their local chapter. You motivate volunteers, delegate tasks and manage schedules. You raise awareness, conduct community outreach and demonstrate the value of membership. You contribute your time, your expertise, and your dollars. NAIOP provides the annual Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat for you.

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Agenda

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Sunday, February 01
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET Chapter Executives Networking Event
Monday, February 02
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET Registration / Government Affairs Desk Open
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET Chapter Executive Meeting
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Consulting Sessions with NAIOP Corporate Departments
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET Chapter Executive Lunch with NAIOP Senior Staff
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET NAIOP Executive Committee Meeting
1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET Listen and Learn: NAIOP Corporate's Areas of Support for your Chapter
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET Communicating the Rebrand: Strategic Messaging and Market-level Execution
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET NAIOP Corporate’s 2027-2029 Strategic Plan: Listening Session
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET State and Local Government Affairs Update and Best Practice Sharing
4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET Chapter Reports 101
4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET President/President Elect and Chapter Board Idea Exchange
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Chapter President and President-elect Reception with Celeste Tanner
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET Welcome Reception
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET Canadian Chapters Dinner
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET Chapter Night Out
Tuesday, February 03
7 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. ET Registration / Government Affairs Desk Open
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ET State of NAIOP and Government Affairs Update
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. ET Brand in Action: Design and Messaging Tools for Local Chapters
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. ET Canadian CRE Legislative Meeting
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. ET Capitol Hill Visits 101: What to Expect on the Hill
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET NAIOP Corporate’s 2027-2029 Strategic Plan: Listening Session
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Prepare for Your Capitol Hill Visits: NAIOP’s 2026 Priority Legislative Issues
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Success Stories: Recruiting Principal Members
12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET Chapter Merit Awards Luncheon
1:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET NAIOP Corporate Board Meeting
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET Ancillary Income Ideas: How To Grow Your Non-dues Revenue
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET Successful Advocacy Programs/Political Action Committees
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET A Practical Guide to AI: Tools to Enhance Your Advocacy
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET How to Communicate Legislative Wins
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET Successful Chapter Programs
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET State Organizational Meetings
4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. ET Keynote - Inside Washington: A Political Briefing with Jonathan Martin
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET Networking Reception
Wednesday, February 04
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. ET Buffet Breakfast
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET Depart for Capitol Hill Visits
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET Capitol Hill Club

Keynote Speaker

Jonathan Martin 
Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist, POLITICO 

Jonathan Martin is a distinguished political journalist renowned for his incisive coverage that spans from the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., to the campaign trails across America. As POLITICO's bureau chief and senior political columnist, he is celebrated for delivering the inside scoop on White House dynamics, Capitol Hill maneuvering, and national elections.

With a career spanning pivotal roles at The New York Times and National Journal, he brings a wealth of experience and firsthand anecdotes to his analysis. Co-author of the bestseller This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future, Martin is recognized for his ability to demystify complex political landscapes and provide clarity on emerging issues.

Martin is a seasoned CNN analyst, a regular contributor to NBC’s Meet the Press, and a writer for top publications including The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

Martin’s keynote will be held on Tuesday, February 3 at 4 p.m. at Capital Hilton.

Jonathan Martin

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2026 CL&LR Reimbursement Policy

  • Attendees who have been pre-approved by their chapter board will be reimbursed for hotel and travel (per the noted travel policy). All chapters can have up to five (5) approved attendees receive reimbursement. Reimbursement forms will be sent to the chapter executives upon completion of the conference for distribution to their approved attendees.
     
  • All approved attendees are responsible for a $500 USD reimbursement deductible. Session/event attendance does not impact deductible amount.
     
  • Airline tickets must be coach fare and nonrefundable with a 21-day advance purchase. Tickets purchased within a 21-day window will be reimbursed at the average 21-day fare for that route. Attendees should utilize alternative local airports (IAD, DCA or BWI) if by doing so the airfare savings is $300 or more. If a flight is greater than 1,000 miles, an attendee should use connections if the savings from doing so is $300 or greater. NAIOP will not reimburse for travel insurance, seat or class upgrades, airfare “add-ons”, airport parking fees or transportation to/from airports. NAIOP will reimburse for one checked bag per attendee.
     
  • Attendees driving to the conference will be reimbursed mileage at the published IRS reimbursement rate and all related tolls. Reimbursement will not be given for parking expenses.
     
  • Chapter Executives are approved for three hotel nights at the contracted conference hotel room rate (including taxes). Other chapter leaders/participants are approved for two nights at the contracted conference hotel room rate (including taxes).
     
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