Helping States Get Back on Track.
Broaden your learning with more than 100 sessions featuring national policy experts covering a wide range of issues.
Look at the issues through the lens of national thought leaders.
Network with your fellow legislators and legislative staff, share experiences and take home fresh ideas.
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Task Force Meetings
8.30 a.m.-1 p.m. Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee Meetings
1-3:15 p.m. Executive Committee Subcommittee Meetings
3:30-5:15 p.m. Full Executive Committee Meeting
7:30 a.m.-Noon Pre-Conference NCSL Task Force Meetings
Noon-1 p.m. New Attendee Orientation
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Steering Committee Meeting
1:30-3 p.m. General Session
3:15-5 p.m. Sessions
Exhibit Hall: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
7:30-8:45 a.m. Ancillary Meetings
8:45-10 a.m. General Session and State Meet and Greet
10:15 a.m.-Noon Sessions
Noon-1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall Luncheon
Salute to Legislative Staff Luncheon
2-3:15 p.m. Sessions
3:30-5 p.m. Legislative Staff University
5:30-6:30 p.m. Ancillary Meetings
7:30-8:45 a.m. Committee Business Meetings
9-10:15 a.m. Sessions
10:30-11:45 a.m. General Session
Noon-12:30 p.m. Steering Committee Meeting
3:30-5 p.m. Sessions
5-6 p.m. Ancillary Meetings
Exhibit Hall: 9 a.m.-Noon
8:30-9:45 a.m. Legislative Staff Breakfast Republican/Democrat Breakfasts
10-11 a.m. Business Meeting
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sessions
12:30-2 p.m. General Session Luncheon
2-5 p.m. Post-Conference
John Medina, Ph.D. Brain Scientist and Author
John Medina is a developmental molecular biologist at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Author of The New York Times bestseller, “Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving at Work, Home and School,” Medina uses neuroscience to provide insight into real-world challenges facing the workplace, classroom, health care, home life and more.
Mitch E. Daniels Jr. President, Purdue University
Mitch Daniels is the 12th president of Purdue University and the former governor of Indiana. During his two terms as governor (2004-12), Indiana went from an $800 million deficit to its first AAA credit rating. Prior to becoming governor, Daniels served in both the Reagan and Bush administrations.
Bakari Sellers CNN Analyst and Former South Carolina Legislator
Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent state representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina General Assembly and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. Sellers regularly provides commentary and analysis on CNN and MSNB.
All meetings will take place at the Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise noted: 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225.
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All attendees will be required to present a photo ID to pick up their badge. Badges are required to attend sessions and events.
International Attendees
If you require special assistance, please contact Kathy Wiggins
Guest registration is for spouses and immediate family members only.
To reserve a hotel room for the 2020 NCSL Legislative Summit you must first:
Register for the Meeting
After registering, you will receive a meeting confirmation email with a unique link to our housing site and information on the hotels featured below.
To modify or change a reservation please contact:
Customer Service NCSL@experient-inc.com
Customer Service 800-967-8852
International Registrants 847-996-5832
Hotel Deadline: July 15, 2020. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out.
Experient is the official housing provider for the NCSL Legislative Summit.
NCSL and Experient will never call or solicit attendees to book reservations. Please note that rooms booked through any other source are at your own risk.
601 W. Washington St.,
110 W. Washington St.
501 W. Washington St.
120 W. Market St.
One S. Capitol Ave.
350 W. Maryland St.
10 S.West St.
40 W. Jackson Place
601 W. Washington St.
241 W. Washington St.
Aug. 10-13, 2020 at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
State legislators, legislative staff, government officials, business representatives, educators and others interested in public policy.
Business casual is the norm for the Legislative Summit. We suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket with you during the day as the rooms are air conditioned.
Contact the NCSL staff expert on the topic, who may be able to incorporate your suggestion into a session. To find out who that is, contact NCSL at 303- 364-7700 or events@ncsl.org.
On Sunday, Aug. 9. To attend, please plan to arrive on Saturday, Aug. 8.
States' Night, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, is an opportunity for delegates from each state to discuss the Summit and explore Indianapolis. All events are coordinated by state delegations. Please let us know if your state has organized an event at events@ncsl.org.
Attendees requiring assistance with child care should contact their hotel concierge. There will not be a separate youth program with childcare.
Any meetings held during the official hours of the Summit must be approved by NCSL in advance. Events held after normal event hours do not require permission, but NCSL asks to be notified so we can help delegates looking for your event.
Buses will be available with advanced scheduling for anyone requiring modified access vehicles. If you need special accommodations to ensure your complete participation, please contact us at events@ncsl.org.