National Summit

​National Summit is the annual meeting for professional development and networking engagement for America's leading state government relations professionals in businesses, associations, and service providers.

​The 2018 National Summit was held, April 11 - 13 in Salt Lake City, Utah with the theme, "The Crossroads of State Government Affairs."

​Future National Summit Dates - Mark Your Calendar
2019 National Summit
Venetian/Palazzo
Las Vegas, NV
June 26 - 28, 2019

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The National Summit strives to increase professional development and networking engagement for member organization's entire state government relations team. Members enjoyed a Welcome Reception co-sponsored by SGAC Partner Orgs CSG, NCSL, and NGA!

Topics included:
- Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
- Overcoming Adversity
- The Evolution of Microtargeting
- Ethical Leadership in State Government Affairs
- 2018 Gubernatorial Race Insights
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Click here to see the 2018 National Summit Agenda.

Professional Certificate Program Credit at the National Summit
This annual meeting offers opportunities for enrollees to fulfill program requirements for SGAC's Professional Certificate Program - the first state-specific comprehensive certificate program devoted to the profession. The National Summit provides an incredible opportunity for members to jump start or complete the certificate program as many of the sessions qualify for credit. Enrollment forms are available online and onsite at SGAC Conferences. Attendance tracking cards are provided onsite at the National Summit and are stamped at the completion of eligible sessions attended. ​

The 2018 National Summit offered an opportunity to earn 10 Professional Certificate Program credits. For members who have graduated the SGAC's Professional Certificate Program, an advanced certificate program session was also offered at the National Summit. Read about the advanced certificate program session.

Philanthropic Activity Information
SGAC members helped those in need during the National Summit in Salt Lake City. The Mayor's office suggested SGAC assist Utah Volunteers of America (VOA.) VOA runs a youth homeless shelter for teens, provides mental health and drug abuse treatment, operates a detoxification center, and a crisis intervention hotline.

SGAC members stuffed 500 hygiene kits with travel size items VOA requested. SGAC members sponsored the hygiene kits through donations or materials. Many SGAC members also made a financial contribution directly to VOA https://www.voaut.org/ and were allowed to wear jeans during the National Summit. Donations of all sizes were greatly appreciated by VOA and at the discretion of members!

Future National Summit Dates - Mark Your Calendar
2019 National Summit
Venetian/Palazzo
Las Vegas, NV
June 26 - 28, 2019