Lead What's Next

Engage with experts on small-business policy forecasts, trends for rules and regulations, and what to expect headed into the 2026 election season.

Speak as a Voice for Small Business

Speak up for NSBA's Priority Issues for the 119th Congress, directly advocating in meetings with Congress and Administration.

Build Your Skills

Sharpen your skills and create nationwide connections to improve your small business through hands on and educational sessions.

Early Bird Pricing Available

$545 FOR NSBA MEMBERS

We work with lawmakers to ensure small business needs are reflected in legislation.

$625 FOR NON-MEMBERS

We work with lawmakers to ensure small business needs are reflected in legislation.

Rates through Aug. 24. Space is limited.

We work with lawmakers to ensure small business needs are reflected in legislation.

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Preliminary Schedule

For updates to our schedule and confirmed speakers, please check back here, follow NSBA on social @NSBAadvocate on all platforms, and check your inbox for updates after you register. You can view and bookmark the full confirmation page online, as well. We will keep you updated as the event approaches. Subject to change.

September 22, 2026

9:00 - 11:30 AM
Registration & Sponsor Welcome

12:00 - 1:30 PM
NSBA’s Welcome and Awards Luncheon

1:45 - 3:00 PM
Issue Briefing & Advocacy Training​

3:30 - 5:00 PM
White House/Administration Briefing ​

5:30 - 7:00 PM
Evening Reception and Social

September 23, 2026

7:30 - 9:30 AM
Congressional Breakfast​

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Meetings on Capitol Hill

Support America's Most Important Economic Community

Partnering with NSBA to sponsor WP and our year-round programming is a great way to advertise that your organization is serious when it comes to supporting small businesses and working with Washington to ensure common sense prevails for America's most important economic community.

FAQs

1 / When and where is Washington Presentation 2026 taking place?
2 / What's included with WP'26 registration?
3 / Where should I fly into, and is there a hotel room block?
4 / Is there a group rate available?
5 / What is the dress code for WP'26?
6 / Is the event venue accessible?
7 / What are attendees advocating for at WP'26?
8 / What happened at WP 2025?

Small Business Advocate of the Year 2026

Application open now through July 10, 2026.

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