RIMS Legislative Summit 2026
March 18–19 | Washington, DC
Join us at RIMS Legislative Summit, the exclusive members-only event that gives you firsthand advocacy experience.
This is your chance to advocate on behalf of the RIMS community and speak directly with members of Congress and their staff about issues impacting the risk management profession and RIMS.
Here are RIMS 2026 legislative priorities: Third-Party Litigation Funding, Data Privacy and Cyber Security, and National Flood Insurance Program.
This event is only for RIMS members based in the United States. Not a member? Join RIMS today!
Event Location
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20062
Registration
| Member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
Registration Rate by March 11 | US $150 | Not Applicable |
Cancellation Fee Nonrefundable | US $50 | Not Applicable |
Agenda
Wednesday, March 18
Location: U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Attire: Business Casual
| 9:30 am–12:00 pm | Registration |
| 10:00 am–11:30 am | Joint Public Policy Committee and RISK PAC Trustees Meeting Committee Members Only |
| 12:00 pm–12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm–1:00 pm | Opening Remarks
Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, RIMS |
| 1:00 pm–1:45 pm | TBD |
| 1:45 pm–2:00 pm | TBD |
| 2:00 pm–2:45 pm | TBD |
| 3:00 pm–3:45 pm | Congressional Staff Panel and "How to Lobby" Training |
| 4:00 pm–4:45 pm | Peer Networking and Team Breakouts |
| 4:45 pm | Group Photo |
| 5:30 pm–7:00 pm | Reception Location TBD |
Thursday, March 19
Location: Capitol Hill | Attire: Business
| 7:30 am–8:30 am | Breakfast and Open Q&A on Legislative Priorities and Hill Visits Location: Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square |
| 9:30 am–12:30 pm | Legislative Meetings with Members of Congress and Staff
House and Senate Office Buildings |
| 12:30 pm–1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm–5:00 pm | Legislative Meetings with Members of Congress and Staff House and Senate Office Buildings |
| 5:00 pm | Departure |
Hotel
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
806 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Special RIMS Rate: $359 per night
Booking Deadline: Monday, February 16
Through this website you can book, modify, or cancel your hotel reservations at any time and receive updated information about this event.
If you cancel or reduce your reservation less than 72 hours prior to arrival, hotel cancellation and early departure fees will apply.
Sponsorship
Become a business partner at the RIMS Legislative Summit.
There are many sponsorship and promotional opportunities available to heighten your brand exposure and demonstrate your commitment to the risk management community.
For more details, contact Allison McMannus, Exhibition and Sponsorships Sales Manager at 212.655.6209 or amcmannus@RIMS.org.