Conference Agenda
Details Of The Policy Conference
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| VAREP Nation Arrives |
All Day | Arlington |
| USA NBOD Meeting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Arlington |
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| Registration Desk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Breakfast Buffet | 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Chapter Pick Up Hill Packets | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Opening Session: Hill Intelligence, Staffer & Industry Briefings | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
Panel #1: Congressional Staffer Panel
Panel #2: Industry Financial & Housing Insights
| Break & Lunch Setup | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
| Working Lunch: Final Hill Readiness Briefing | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
Sponsor: Bank of AmericaSession Description: This working lunch delivers final guidance and coordinated preparation for VAREP members participating in the upcoming 1.5 days of Hill visits. The VAREP National Legislative Committee will brief attendees on current Congressional priorities and policy updates. The session concludes with a special presentation of a mortgage-free home to a deserving veteran family.Sponsor Remarks: Keith Bickel, Public Policy Executive, Bank of America
VAREP 2026 National Policy Position Panel
Featured: Bank of America Home Donation
| Capitol Hill Visits: Day 1 of 2 | 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Offsite |
| Dinner | Night on the Town | Offsite |
| SDP 22 Lincoln Memorial Run | 5:00 am – 7:00 am | Hyatt Lobby |
| Breakfast, Packet Pickup for Day 2 of Hill Visits | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Capitol Hill Visits: Day 2 of 2 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Offsite |
| Lunch on the Town | 12:00 PM | Offsite |
| Legislative Debrief Reception | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Constitution A Foyer |
Session Description: Enjoy a pre-dinner beverage and share your experiences on Capitol with other VAREP members.
We will invite chapters to share their memorable advocating experiences on stage.
| Dinner Gala: The Washington Monument: Symbol of a Nation | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
Sponsored by: Navy Federal Credit Union
Session Description: Join fellow attendees for an evening of connection and networking at the 2026 VAREP Policy Conference Dinner Gala as we honor the legacy of the Washington Monument—a timeless symbol of unity, leadership, and democratic ideals, standing in tribute to George Washington and the enduring principles that shape our nation.
Sponsor Remarks: Olivia Zimmerman Miller, VP, Military Affairs & Strategic Partnerships, Navy Federal Credit Union
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| VAREP Nation Arrives |
All Day | Arlington |
| USA NBOD Meeting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Arlington |
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| Registration Desk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Breakfast Buffet | 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Chapter Pick Up Hill Packets | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Opening Session: Hill Intelligence, Staffer & Industry Briefings | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
Panel #1: Congressional Staffer Panel
Panel #2: Industry Financial & Housing Insights
| Break & Lunch Setup | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
| Working Lunch: Final Hill Readiness Briefing | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
Sponsor: Bank of AmericaSession Description: This working lunch delivers final guidance and coordinated preparation for VAREP members participating in the upcoming 1.5 days of Hill visits. The VAREP National Legislative Committee will brief attendees on current Congressional priorities and policy updates. The session concludes with a special presentation of a mortgage-free home to a deserving veteran family.Sponsor Remarks: Keith Bickel, Public Policy Executive, Bank of America
VAREP 2026 National Policy Position Panel
Featured: Bank of America Home Donation
| Capitol Hill Visits: Day 1 of 2 | 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Offsite |
| Dinner | Night on the Town | Offsite |
| SDP 22 Lincoln Memorial Run | 5:00 am – 7:00 am | Hyatt Lobby |
| Breakfast, Packet Pickup for Day 2 of Hill Visits | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Capitol Hill Visits: Day 2 of 2 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Offsite |
| Lunch on the Town | 12:00 PM | Offsite |
| Legislative Debrief Reception | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Constitution A Foyer |
Session Description: Enjoy a pre-dinner beverage and share your experiences on Capitol with other VAREP members.
We will invite chapters to share their memorable advocating experiences on stage.
| Dinner Gala: The Washington Monument: Symbol of a Nation | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
Sponsored by: Navy Federal Credit Union
Session Description: Join fellow attendees for an evening of connection and networking at the 2026 VAREP Policy Conference Dinner Gala as we honor the legacy of the Washington Monument—a timeless symbol of unity, leadership, and democratic ideals, standing in tribute to George Washington and the enduring principles that shape our nation.
Sponsor Remarks: Olivia Zimmerman Miller, VP, Military Affairs & Strategic Partnerships, Navy Federal Credit Union