2026 RESULTS National Conference
July 12-14, 2026
In July 2026, RESULTS is hosting three days of learning, action, and connecting with advocates across the country. We will have a special program followed by a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill, with coordinated, powerful advocacy meetings with members of Congress.
Registration fee: $100 (non-refundable)
Registration Deadline: June 12
Conference Agenda
4:00pm – Registration Opens
5:30pm-7:30pm – Reception, Celebration, and Keynote (Food provided)
Kick off the 2026 National Conference by celebrating the collective power we bring to DC as we prepare to build a better future together. Hear from our keynote speaker about why your advocacy matters. Join advocates from across the country for a high-energy roll call and get inspired for two exciting days ahead.
8:00am – Breakfast (Meal provided)
9:00am-10:00am – Our Story, Our Power: Voices from Around the World
Policymakers hear data all day long, but facts only cut through the noise when they are paired with human values and experiences. Join us to hear stories from advocates who have experienced poverty in the U.S. and internationally, and discover how your own story of self builds the collective power needed to inspire legislators into action.
10:00am-10:15am – Honoring Your Investment and Impact
Your support makes this work possible. For every dollar of donor support over the last 46 years, RESULTS has helped leverage nearly $2,000 of impact toward a world beyond poverty! Hear what your investments have made possible and the impact you can continue to make.
10:15am-10:30am – Break
10:30am-11:15am – The State of Play: U.S. Poverty Campaigns
With threats to basic need programs abounding, staying up to date can be a challenge. But not to worry because Ellen Nissenbaum from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities will provide a Hill update with the latest intel and insights to make your advocacy day even more impactful. After the update, Ellen will stick around for a fireside chat with RESULTS Executive Director Joanne Carter about the important role advocates play in protecting basic needs programs.
Ellen Nissenbaum, Senior Advisor, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
11:15am-12:15pm – The State of Play: Global Poverty Campaigns
As global health efforts enter a new chapter shaped by funding cuts and shifting political priorities, building and sustaining the political will to end preventable deaths is more important than ever. Join global health leaders to reflect on the impact we’ve achieved together and discuss how U.S. advocates can continue to advance progress through effective advocacy and solidarity with communities around the world.
Rosemary Mburu, Executive Director, WACI Health, Kenya
12:15pm-1:30pm – Lunch (Meal provided)
1:30pm-2:30pm – Workshops
Session 1: Building Power from Home to the Hill
Power doesn’t start in Washington; it starts at home. In this interactive session, you’ll map the people and relationships that shape decisions and uncover how influence flows from your community to Congress. Using insights about your Member of Congress, you’ll identify who matters, where you have access, and where you can build power and influence. You will begin your power map and leave with concrete next steps.
Session 2: Unlocking Your Voice for Change
Join the Experts on Poverty to transform your unique life experiences into a concise, high-impact narrative that shifts hearts and minds on Capitol Hill. Learn the science of storytelling and gain hands-on practice drafting the powerful personal “hook” you can use in lobby meetings.
Session 3: From Passion to Persuasion: Crafting Your Ask!
Turn your passion for ending poverty into a clear, compelling ask that moves decision-makers to act. In this interactive session, participants will learn and practice concise U.S. and global poverty laser talks to confidently translate their values into impactful advocacy conversations.
2:30pm-2:45pm – Break
2:45pm-3:15pm – The Hill, Decoded: Insider Tips for Effective Lobby Meetings
Come learn from congressional aides what lobby meetings are like. How do you prepare? What do offices want to hear? How should you follow up? Let us demystify the process for you and get you ready for a powerful Lobby Day – and beyond.
3:15pm-4:15pm – U.S. and Global Policy Asks Refresher
It’s time to prepare for a powerful Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. This fun and interactive session will include a final review of our U.S. and global policy requests. We’ll also role play what to say in lobby meetings, distribute lobby meeting materials, and answer your questions.
4:15pm-4:30pm – Advocacy Day Logistics Refresher
4:30pm-7:00pm – Informal Advocacy Day Prep and Dinner (Meal provided)
Gather with advocates from your state to plan your lobby meetings and practice what you will say. RESULTS staff will be available to answer questions and provide additional coaching. It’s almost time to raise our voices on Capitol Hill!
8:00am-9:00am – Advocacy Day Kick-Off
Join us on Capitol Hill to kickstart a day of powerful advocacy, with remarks by members of Congress.
9:00am-4:00pm – Capitol Hill Meetings
Head out with your groups to meet with your senators and representatives.
4:30pm-6:00pm – Advocacy Day Reception
Gather one last time to celebrate a day of action along with special guests and members of Congress. We’ll also honor the recipients of the Cameron Duncan Media Award and the Bob Dickerson Grassroots Leadership Award. (Light refreshments will be served.)
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Conference will be held July 12-14, 2026 in Washington, DC. The main trainings will take place on July 13 at American University Washington College of Law. Here’s the schedule at a glance:
- July 12: Welcome Reception (evening)
- July 13: Trainings, Panels and Guest Speakers (all day)
- July 14: Hill Day (morning/afternoon) and Congressional Reception (evening)
We’re excited you’re meeting with members of Congress! On Tuesday, July 14, we will all head to Capitol Hill to lobby congressional offices. So we can support you with these meetings, please complete this form to share details about your meetings. From prep to follow-up, RESULTS staff is here to help you feel confident and ready. Please complete the form separately for each meeting.
Don’t take it from us – hear directly from RESULTS Conference attendee Lisa Peters why you should sign up today!
While the format has evolved to a more focused schedule, the core objectives and experiences remain the same: bringing advocates together for high-quality training and education, meaningful connections with fellow advocates, direct engagement with policymakers, and strategic advocacy on Capitol Hill. You’ll still experience the inspiring community, skill-building opportunities, and impactful congressional meetings that have always been at the heart of our gatherings.
Registration is now open at a fee of $100 (nonrefundable). RESULTS does not recoup the costs of holding the conference through registration fees. We’re committed to keeping the conference as accessible as possible. You can register using the link above.
We’ve reserved a block of hotel rooms for our National Conference. Now is a great time to register for the conference and reserve your room.
RESULTS has secured a group discount at the Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion, which is a 5-minute drive and one metro stop away from the conference location. Be sure to use this link and book your room before June 12 to receive a discount. Rooms include a king size bedroom and living room with a queen size sofa bed. (RESULTS does not provide support for individual bookings made through the host hotel.)
NOTE: The hotel site defaults to the dates of July 12-16. To change these dates, click Edit Stay at the top right and click on the dates to change them. Click Update to save your dates, then you can proceed to booking.
We understand that travel and accommodation costs can be a barrier to participation and seek to make this accessible. We have limited resources but will provide financial assistance options to help make the conference accessible to more advocates. The deadline to submit an application for financial assistance is June 12, 2026. Click here for more info and to apply for assistance.
While we won’t seek donations to a specific scholarship fund as we’ve sometimes done in the past, we will be extending financial assistance to make the conference accessible. If you are in a position to contribute financially, we ask that you give generously to RESULTS Educational Fund by making a donation today. Furthermore, during the conference itself, please know that we will enthusiastically invite participants to make a gift. Your generous financial support is what makes the organization’s work possible.
We welcome everyone, from seasoned advocates to first-time attendees! The conference will include training sessions designed for all experience levels, from those new to advocacy to seasoned grassroots leaders. This is a perfect opportunity to deepen your skills and connect with our national network.
This conference is designed as an in-person experience, particularly given the importance of face-to-face meetings with members of Congress on Hill Day. However, we will explore ways to share key content and moments with those unable to attend in person. More details will be provided as we finalize the program.
Our branded merchandise is available for purchase from our online Threadless shop. T-shirts, tote bags, etc. will not be available for purchase at the conference, so please place orders through the shop.
The shop includes our newest logo design, as well as two vintage designs from RESULTS’ brand in the 1980s.
Contact conference organizers at [email protected] for help with accessibility and special accommodations, registration, conference policies, or any other questions you may have about the conference.
Dr. Joanne Carter
Executive Director
From the Executive Director
Dear RESULTS Community,
I’m thrilled to announce that we will be convening an in-person National Conference in Washington, DC in July 2026. Registration is now open! We’re excited to reunite our passionate community of advocates for what promises to be an inspiring and impactful gathering.
This National Conference will be an opportunity to come together in community, deepen our knowledge of the issues, strengthen our skills, and make our voices heard on Capitol Hill.
We will bring together grassroots advocates, policy experts, influential decision makers and congressional champions for three days of training, networking, and direct advocacy on Capitol Hill. With constituent advocates from across the country in DC in July, we will demonstrate the power of our network and advance critical anti-poverty legislation.
What to expect:
- In-depth policy training and skill-building workshops
- Personal meetings with your Members of Congress and their DC staff
- Networking opportunities with advocates from across the country
- Inspiring speakers, sharing successes and peer-to-peer learning
Please register today and plan to join us for this important gathering that promises to build community and drive impact. We also have limited assistance available for those who need help attending the conference. See below for both the conference registration and the assistance application.
Our movement is strongest when we’re together. I can’t wait to see you in DC.
In solidarity,
Joanne Carter
Executive Director
Read about past conferences
What attendees said…
“A beautiful experience!”
“It was inspiring and motivating to see folks from around the world fighting for the same vision of a more equitable world.”
“Great to feed off the energy of so many inspired people.”
“I felt wonderful camaraderie with the other participants around our mutual efforts to create the political will to end poverty.”
“I felt empowered afterwards!”
“If you want to meet incredible advocates from all over the country and the world, if you want to learn new skills and sharpen the ones you have, and if you’re eager to take the issues you care about straight to your members of Congress, there is no better opportunity than the RESULTS Conference.”
“The people at the RESULTS Conference were so amazing. Before that, I wasn’t really aware of the way different government policies impacted me. But RESULTS gave me a whole new perspective.”
“I was so inspired at the RESULTS Conference. There were such amazing speakers and everyone there was so supportive. To see people my age caring about these issues was awesome.”
“When I attended the RESULTS Conference for the first time, I had no advocacy experience. Now, I walk into meetings with members of Congress feeling confident, informed, and empowered.”
“At the RESULTS Conference, a lot of like-minded people come together to change lives, change their environment, and change the world. That’s what is so exciting to me. At the RESULTS Conference, you get that motivation to go back home and do what you said you’re going to do.”