Aging Policy Briefing

Please note: Due to overwhelming interest in last year’s event, registration for the 2026 Aging Policy Briefing is currently ONLY open to members of USAging. Starting January 23, 2026, non-members will be able to register if space is still available. Should you have any questions, please contact policy@usaging.org.

Join us next spring in Washington, DC, for the 32nd annual Aging Policy Briefing (APB) & Capitol Hill Day!
 
2026 will be another eventful year for advocates as Congress and the Administration continue to push their agendas in the leadup to the mid-term elections. Now more than ever, USAging members need to be prepared to successfully advocate the top policy issues affecting the health and well-being of the communities you serve—that’s why we offer this policy training every year!
 
The 32nd APB will cover a variety of topics, including FY 2027 appropriations for key aging programs and federal updates on aging, caregiving and health policy.

Attendees will learn more about the priorities of the Administration; get read into USAging’s 2026 Policy Priorities; and gain insider knowledge of the ever-changing policy landscape from key federal agency officials, congressional staff and aging and health policy experts. The APB will provide attendees with the messaging, tools and tactics to best advocate on behalf of older adults and caregivers at the local, state and national levels.

A more detailed agenda will be released in early 2026. Have an idea for a session or policy topic you want to learn more about? Email us at policy@usaging.org.  
AGENDA
All day on Monday, March 16: Aging Policy Briefing

Early Morning of Tuesday, March 17: Aging Policy Briefing

Late Morning and Afternoon of Tuesday, March 17: Capitol Hill Day! Schedule your Hill visits for after 11:00 AM where possible.


2026 REGISTRATION FEES

• Registrations are limited to 250 attendees this year, so register ASAP to ensure your spot!
• New This Year: We will only register current USAging members before January 23 to ensure our members have priority access to our signature policy event. Non-members are welcome to register starting on January 23, 2026. 

Aging Policy Briefing

AAA Members	$425
Title VI Aging Programs	$275
Non-Members	$600

 
Discounts

• $25 discount with two or more registrations from the same agency (use code 2026APBGROUP)
• $25 discount for State Grassroots Coordinators (use code 2026APBSGC)

 
REGISTER NOW!
You may register online or via mail:
 

• Secure Online Registration
• Print and Mail Registration (PDF)

PLEASE NOTE: To register, log in to your member account at www.usaging.org. All AAA and Title VI program directors have an account in the USAging database. If you have not logged in before, please follow these instructions. This will ensure a speedy registration process. If you have staff attending as well, please create accounts for them (see "add staff to your USAging account") to complete registration. 
 
HOTEL DETAILS
Our host hotel is the Washington Marriott at Metro Center (775 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005), located in downtown DC less than two miles from Capitol Hill. Stay in the center of downtown Washington, DC, at this luxury hotel a few blocks from restaurants, the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, the White House and the Washington Monument. You'll enjoy exceptional service and a direct connection to Capitol Hill via the Metro (Metro Center station).  
 
USAging has secured a special rate of $359/night (plus hospitality fee and taxes) for APB attendees. To guarantee this rate, reserve a room online. The room block will close when full or on February 20, 2026, whichever is soonest.