Washington Conference

May 12-13, 2026

It is vital for members of the association, like you, to impact the narrative taking place on and around Capitol Hill. AMCA leadership typically meets with federal agency staff to provide updates while in D.C. for Washington Days.

Gearing Up for Washington - Informational Call

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM Pacific Time | 1-Hour Session

Don't miss this important pre-conference call before the AMCA Washington Conference! This informational session will prepare you for effective advocacy meetings on Capitol Hill and ensure you're ready to maximize your DC experience.

We will take Questions on:

Appropriations Request Process

Travel Stipend Applications

Hill Visit Logistics

Committee Staff Appointments

Meeting Strategies

Who Should Attend:

First-time DC Conference attendees

Anyone applying for travel stipends

Members planning Hill visits

District managers and public health professionals interested in federal advocacy

Hotel Reservations - Room Block is Open

Hilton Alexandria Old Town
1767 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

A special block of rooms has been secured for the AMCA Washington Conference attendees at The Hilton Alexandria Old Town Hotel, AMCA's official headquarter hotel for the conference.

AMCA is pleased to offer the following AMCA room block discounted hotel rates for our attendees:
Single/Double occupancy: $265.00 per room, per night

Room rates are in USD($) and DOES NOT include the state and hotel tax of 15.5% (subject to change).

Book Your Rooms

Apply for AMCA DC Travel Stipends

We're pleased to announce that applications are now open for AMCA DC Travel Stipends! These stipends help support your participation in our Washington, D.C. advocacy meeting.

Two Application Rounds

We're offering two application rounds this year to maximize opportunities for members:

Round 1 Deadline: March 11, 2026

Apply early and selected recipients will be announced at the AMCA Annual Meeting.

Round 2 Deadline: April 3, 2026

Final round of applications for remaining stipend awards.

Both rounds use the same application process. Submit your application by either deadline to be considered for that round.

Apply for DC Travel Stipend

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE SPONSORS

2024 Event Information

Resources

Take a look at the following resources:

View and Download AMCA's 2024 Position Papers

AMCA's Advocacy Action Center!

AMCA 2024 Key Committees by Priority Issue

How to Schedule Congressional Appointments

Learn how to become an advocate

Learn to become a mosquito control activist with the ability to educate key legislators and policymakers on the importance of mosquito control, the work you do, and how federal actions impact your job and the communities we all serve.

Public health agencies face various challenges due to a lack of resources, misinformation, and lack of basic infrastructure, which became apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. This requires immediate attention to avoid further public health deficiencies.

Those who work in and around D.C. can help you through targeted actions that strengthen existing vector control, advance the science that allows vector control to adapt to new challenges, and equip local agencies with the tools they need to be effective. Then it’s up to us to make vector-borne disease prevention and control programs sustainable. This conference will provide a deep dive into how you can help pave the way for the vector control programs of tomorrow.

Click Here for the Program Schedule

Attendee List

Watch the AMCA Town Hall Meeting

If you'd like to participate at the 2024 Washington Conference but are apprehensive about meeting with congressional offices, watch the following video that will answer all of your questions and prepare you for a meaningful visit to D.C.

Watch Here