2025 Mission to Washington
March 10-13 | Washington D.C.
Registration
The 2025 PNWA Mission to Washington promises to be an event you will want to attend! Join us in the nation’s capital as we meet with lawmakers and their offices to ensure our priorities and issues are top of mind.
Throughout the program, participants will gain valuable insights and network with key federal agency officials, industry partners, and DC insiders. In addition, we will spend two days on Capitol Hill meeting with the Northwest Congressional delegation. Make your plans to join us today!
Registration will open in December of 2024, but will not be invoiced until January of 2025.
Lodging Information
The PNWA event will be held at The Marriott Capitol Hill in Washington DC. To make your hotel reservation, please contact Marriott at 202-972-9800. For more information about The Marriott Capitol Hill, click here.
Located in the trendy NoMa district of Washington DC our luxurious hotel is an architectural standout that entertains and inspires leisure and business travelers from around the globe. Steps from Capitol Hill and Union Station transportation, the hotel puts you close to shopping and dining at Union Market, the National Mall, Gallaudet University, Smithsonian museums and many other places of interest.
PNWA Group Room Rate is available for Monday, March 10 to Thursday, March 13, 2025. Group Rate is available until February 10, 2025.
Sponsorship
Opportunities
Sponsorship increases your visibility with over 150 PNWA member organizations including Northwest ports, shippers, grain growers, and public utilities. We welcome contributions at any level, offering sponsors recognition at events and exposure on our website, distribution to over 1,500 members and industry partners, and over 3,000 social media followers. Click here to learn more.
If you need more information, please contact Mary Wiley at mary.wiley@pnwa.net. You can sign up to become a sponsor though the registration form.
Taste of the Northwest
Sponsorship Opportunities
As part of the Mission to Washington DC, we hold our signature Taste the Northwest reception featuring refreshments and hors d’oeuvres from the Pacific Northwest. Our members donate the Northwest foods and beverages we serve at the reception, and we would love to feature a local flavor from your neck of the woods. Past examples of donated items include beer, seafood, cheeses, jams, chocolates, and even fresh tulips. If you are interested, please contact Mary Wiley by email or by telephone at (503) 234-8550.
Draft Agenda
Monday, March 10
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mission Strategy Session
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. President’s Welcome Reception
Tuesday, March 11
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 Speaker Presentations
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Featured Speaker
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Speaker Presentations
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. IPNG Meeting
5:30 p.m. PNWA Members Arrive at Reception
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Taste the Northwest Reception (325 Russell Senate Office Building)
Wednesday, March 12
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Meetings with the Northwest House delegation
Thursday, March 13
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Meetings with the Northwest Senate delegation
1:00 p.m. – PNWA 2024 Mission to Washington Adjourns