and lawmakers
intersect.
Two days that put independent auto dealers & industry partners in the room with the people writing the rules — on Capitol Hill & at the Willard, two blocks from the White House.
Represent NIADA before lawmakers and regulators in Washington, D.C. Learn what happens on the Hill, and how it impacts your business — speaking directly with members of Congress about the legislative and regulatory issues facing our industry.
Represent yourself before the people making the decisions.
Decisions made in Washington — on right to repair, on consumer financial regulation, on commerce policy — reach every used vehicle dealership in the country. Most dealers never get to weigh in. The Policy Conference exists so they can.
Over two days, you learn what's happening on the Hill, you hear from industry experts and federal regulators, and you walk into your senators' and representatives' offices with a delegation, a brief, and a clear ask. This is how dealers, industry affiliates, and lawmakers actually intersect.
Multiple issues. One coordinated push.
Every meeting on the Hill leads with the same talking points — a unified position from the independent dealer community, walked door-to-door across House and Senate offices.
Right to repair.
Passing meaningful right to repair legislation guarantees independent dealers and repair shops fair access to the vehicle diagnostic and repair data controlled by manufacturers.
FCRA reform.
Harmonizing civil liability under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to bring it in line with other consumer financial protection laws.
Converter theft.
Federal traceability rules and stricter recordkeeping at recyclers to shut down the illicit catalytic converter resale market and protect dealer inventory.
CFPB reform.
Advancing commonsense reforms that promote clarity and fairness in the CFPB's market conduct oversight.
Two days. Built for impact, not just attendance.
Day one prepares you with policy briefings, committee meetings, and training for your Hill visits. Day two takes you to Capitol Hill for meetings and the closing reception.
- 8:00 AMRegistration desk opensUntil 2:00 PM
- 8:00 AMState Executives MeetingUntil noon · Open to State Association Executives only
- 10:30 AMLegislative & PAC Committee MeetingUntil noon · Committee members only
- 1:00 PMGeneral SessionUntil 5:00 PM · panels, regulatory updates, Hill training
- 6:00 PMPAC receptionUntil 7:00 PM · congressional guest – Congressman Andy Barr (KY) · Sponsored by Solera
- 7:00 PMPAC dinnerUntil 10:00 PM
- 6:30 AMGrab & go breakfastUntil 8:30 AM
- 7:30 AMGroup Photoat Willard Hotel
- 8:00 AMDepart for Capitol HillUntil 8:30 AM
- 9:00 AMMember meetings beginHouse and Senate offices
- 11:30 AMLunch on Capitol HillUntil 1:00 PM · Sponsored by Agora
- 1:00 PMAfternoon meetings continueIncluding key committee staff
- 5:00 PMClosing reception on Capitol HillUntil 6:30 PM · with lawmakers · Sponsored by PassTime
Pick a seat. Join the delegation.
- Full access to all education & networking events
- Available to current NIADA members who are licensed dealers
- General session & networking events
- Day on the Hill with industry affiliates
- Maximum 2 attendees per company
- Up to 4 full conference registrants
- Day on the Hill with dealer delegation
- Reserved table at the PAC dinner
A storied address, two blocks from the White House.
The Willard InterContinental — where every president since Pierce has visited and where the term "lobbyist" was reportedly coined — anchors the conference both nights.
Willard
InterContinental
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004
Booking instructions
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OnlineUse the NIADA group reservation link to book at the conference rate.
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By phone(800) 424-6835 or (202) 628-9100 (Hotel General). Identify yourself as a participant in the NIADA Policy Conference, or use group codeNDA
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HoursMon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM ET · Sat 10 AM – 5 PM ET
In the room where it happened.
From a keynote address from Diana Harshbarger to a record-setting PAC Cup, here's what 150 dealers built together last September.
Made possible by our partners.
Be in the room in 2026.
Join us in D.C. and make your voice heard.
Two days. Real meetings. A unified voice for independent dealers on Capitol Hill.
À la carte sponsorships
Available to $5,000 sponsor partners only · reserve no later than August 29.
“Don’t tread on me!” Actually… in this case, go ahead and tread. Set of two 36" × 36" clings placed within the general session and reception areas.
Be remembered long after the event with this thoughtful, personal touch — your item delivered directly to each dealer attendee’s room. NIADA must approve the room drop by August 29. (Sponsor provides the NIADA-approved item for approximately 150 rooms.)
Improve the attendees’ view with your customized messaging, right where they’re sure to notice. (5 window clings.)
Be the host with the most at this warm-up event directly preceding the NIADA PAC Cup Challenge dinner. Includes signage throughout the event area, mobile-app recognition, customized napkins, and recognition from NIADA during the event.
Tired of the same old hotel ballroom receptions? The U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee Meeting Room hosts this final reception, wrapping up the Conference in style. Includes signage throughout the event area, mobile-app recognition, and one Policy Conference registration.
Every attendee checks in here — own the first impression. Put your brand front and center as attendees check in for the conference. Includes one Policy Conference registration.