Women in Government Relations is dedicated to creating generations of powerful women advocates by giving you the tools and information you need to competently and confidently represent your organization, industry, or cause.
Invest in yourself - Learn beyond your field of interest
Network and learn from others in a safe and welcoming environment
Present yourself, your ideas and work to industry peers
Expand your knowledge, learn best practices, and find solutions to problems
Your Conference Registration Includes
Two days of education, actionable take-aways and networking with extraordinary women in small groups and one-on-one, by industry and by career level
Breakout sessions covering topics in Outreach, Engagement, Government Affairs and Professional Development
Four keynote and general sessions featuring prominent women in the advocacy and public affairs industry
Fun optional activities
A registration bag upon check-in for the conference
The opportunity for a one-on-one strategy session with a leadership coach
Attendance at the Excellence in Advocacy Awards
The WGR Leadership and Advocacy Conference strengthens professionals at all career levels who are working in any aspect of advocacy including federal, state or local government relations, public relations, public affairs, community activism, coalitions, public policy, campaigns, PAC and grassroots, politics, legislation, and communications.
Women in Government Relations (WGR) is the premier, non-partisan professional society for those who have responsibilities and interests in the field of government relations and/or public affairs. Founded in 1975, WGR has over 1200 members at every career level of government relations representing a wide array of private, non-profit and public sector organizations.
WGR advances and empowers women by fostering professional development and growth opportunities through a community that supports women’s leadership in government relations. Joining WGR is an investment in your own personal and professional development. Membership levels provide access and support for government relations and public affairs professionals at all levels.
WGR programming is open to all members regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age or any known or unknown identity. WGR is working to ensure that its programming meets the goal of ensuring and supporting diverse panels and speakers and embodying its commitment to prioritize as well as encourage additional awareness and action towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.