Welcome
Advocate – NAA’s annual advocacy conference – is the prime opportunity to meet with your representatives by joining rental housing suppliers, property managers, owners and operators in Washington, D.C.
Advocate 2025 will be March 25-26, 2025, with NAA Governance meetings continuing March 27-28, 2025. Registration will open in November.
Registration
Pre-registration for Advocate is complimentary for all attendees who register on or before March 18, 2025. After this date, registration must be done on-site and will be subject to a $50 charge. All registrations are subject to final NAA approval.
Please Note: Congressional offices may restrict the number of people allowed to participate in meetings on Capitol Hill during Lobby Day. Registering for Advocate does not guarantee that you will be able to participate in a meeting. Please make sure you are working with your local affiliate if you are planning to attend a meeting.
NAA Meeting Policies
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to all NAA Meeting Policies.
Registration Modifications & Cancellations
To modify or cancel your registration, contact [email protected].
Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call 833-86-MYNAA.
8:00 am – 12:15 pm | AE Onboarding | NAA Offices (Arlington)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Leadership Lyceum (Invitation Only) | Declaration B, Level 1B
10:30 am – 12:00 pm | NSC Executive Committee (Invitation only) | Washington Boardroom, Level 3B
10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Executive Committee (Invitation Only) | Penn Quarter B, Level 1B
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Advocate Registration | Grand Foyer - Level 1B
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | First-Timer Training | Independence Ballroom, Level 5B
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | NAA & NSC Officers (Invitation Only) | Penn Quarter B, Level 1B
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Issues Briefing & Hill Meeting Preparation | Independence Ballroom, Level 5B
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Keynote Speaker | Independence Ballroom, Level 5B
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | NAA Board of Directors Reception (Invitation Only) | Cabinet, Level 3B
8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Advocate Registration (CLOSED 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm) | Constitution Foyer - Level 3B
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | NAA Services Planning Session (Invitation Only) | Penn Quarter B, Level 1B
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Lobby Day Reception | Independence West, Level 5B
7:30 am – 5:30 pm | Advocate Registration | Constitution Foyer - Level 3B
8:00 am – 9:30 am | NAAEI RPM Careers Committee | Independence East, Level 5B
8:00 am – 9:30 am | National Suppliers Council | Independence West, Level 5B
8:30 am – 9:30 am | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee | Independence E, Level 5B
8:30 am – 9:30 am | NAAPAC Board of Trustees | Lafayette Park/Farragut Square, Level 5B
8:30 am – 9:30 am | Independent Rental Owners | Declaration A/B, Level 1B
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Privatized Military Housing Roundtable | Independence I, Level 5B
9:45 am – 11:45 am | NAAEI Curriculum Development & Program Admin Committee | Lafayette Park/Farragut Square, Level 5B
9:45 am – 11:15 am | Governance Committee | Independence E, Level 5B
9:45 am – 10:45 am | #NAAGives Committee | Independence West, Level 5B
9:45 am – 10:45 am | Technology Committee | Declaration A/B, Level 1B
9:45 am – 10:45 am | Membership Committee | Independence East, Level 5B
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | NAA Budget & Finance Committee I Declaration A/B, Level 1B
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Affordable Housing Committee | Independence West, Level 5B
11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Association Executive Council | Independence East, Level 5B
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Investment Subcommittee | Franklin Square, Level 5B
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Operations Committee | Independence West, Level 5B
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Nominating Committee | Lafayette Park/Farragut Square, Level 5B
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | NAAEI Budget & Finance Committee | Franklin Square, Level 5B
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Privatized Military Housing Committee | Independence I, Level 5B
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Next Gen Committee | Independence East, Level 5B
2:45 pm – 4:45 pm | Legislative Committee | Independence West/Corr. A, Level 5B
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | NAAPAC Ambassadors | Lafayette Park/Farragut Square, Level 5B
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Marketing & Comm Networking Committee | Independence E, Level 5B
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | CAMT Advisory Group | Franklin Square, Level 5B
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Apartmentalize Committee | Independence East, Level 5B
4 pm – 5 pm | Global Outreach Committee | Lafayette Park/Farragut Square, Level 5B
4 pm – 5:30 pm | NAAEI Board of Directors | Independence I, Level 5B
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | NAAPAC Happy Hour (Sponsored by National Suppliers Council) | Independence East, Level 5B
8:00 am – 11:00 am | Advocate Registration | Constitution Foyer - Level 3B
8:00 am – 9:00 am | NAA Board Breakfast (Invitation Only) | Penn Quarter AB, Level 1B
9:15 am – 10:15 am Region Meetings
Region 1: Tiber Creek, Level 1B
Region 2: Renwick/Bulfinch, Level 3B
Region 3: Wilson/Roosevelt, Level 3B
Region 4: Declaration B, Level 1B
Region 5: Franklin Square, Level 5B
Region 6: Declaration A, Level 1B
Region 7: Lafayette Park, Level 5B
Region 8: McPherson Square, Level 5B
Region 9: Cabin John/Arlington, Level 3B
Region 10: Penn Quarter, Level 1B
10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Board of Directors Meeting | Independence West, Level 5B
Experience
Keynote Speaker: Margaret Brennan
Moderator of CBS News’ Face the Nation and CBS News’ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Margaret Brennan is the moderator of CBS News’ premier Sunday public affairs program “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” The second-ever woman to host the venerable CBS News broadcast, she also serves as the network’s chief foreign affairs correspondent based in Washington, D.C.
Margaret Brennan is the moderator of CBS News’ premier Sunday public affairs program “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” The second-ever woman to host the venerable CBS News broadcast, she also serves as the network’s chief foreign affairs correspondent based in Washington, D.C., a contributing correspondent for 60 Minutes, and has moderated the CBS Vice Presidential Debate. Brennan contributes to all broadcasts and platforms, offering a captivating view of the biggest stories driving our 24-hour news cycle and how they impact audiences’ lives. She has conducted numerous interviews with world leaders, politicians, policymakers, and newsmakers, including Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump, former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The list also includes many presidential hopefuls as well as heads of state in Iraq and South Korea.
NAAPAC Happy Hour (sponsored by the National Suppliers Council)
Thursday, March 27
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Mix and mingle with your peers for an hour of refreshments, networking, and fun, including exciting raffle prizes provided by the National Suppliers Council. All raffle proceeds support the NAA Political Action Committee (NAAPAC).
NAAPAC Advocate Sweepstakes
NAA members can take part in the exciting Advocate Sweepstakes while supporting NAAPAC and our critical industry advocacy. Choose from three extraordinary getaway options:
Whistler Retreat:
Five days and four nights at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler in British Columbia, including daily breakfast, $600 for ski lift tickets, roundtrip airport transfers, and flights.
Mexican Riviera Getaway:
A four-day, three-night all-inclusive stay at a Palace Resort in Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Cozumel, featuring gourmet dining, premium drinks, entertainment, and roundtrip flights for two.
Sports Fan Experience:
Attend any regular-season NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or PGA event with a three-day, two-night package that includes reserved seats, flights, and accommodations.
Sweepstakes tickets are just $25 each or five entries for $100! Don’t miss this opportunity—enter today! Your participation not only gives you a chance to win but also strengthens NAA's advocacy efforts that benefit the rental housing industry nationwide.
Hotel
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Rate: $354 + tax per night 14.95%
Cut-Off Date: March 3, 2025*
*After this date rooms will be accepted on a space- and rate- available basis only. The cut-off date only guarantees rate – it does not guarantee availability. Please book your rooms early.
Or call 202-582-1234. The NAA Advocate group block code is G-APT0.
Hotel reservations may be canceled up to 4 weeks prior to the date of arrival without penalty. Rooms canceled within 4 weeks of arrival will be charged one night’s room and tax.
Rooms in the NAA room block are intended for registered attendees of 2025 Advocate. You must be registered prior to making your hotel reservation. Only one (1) hotel reservation will be allowed per registered attendee. NAA has the authority to cancel any duplicate hotel reservations or those that are not registered for the conference with or without prior notification.
Getting There
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 4 miles to hotel
- Dulles International Airport (IAD): 25 miles to hotel
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): 31 miles to hotel
Train
Washington Union Station (Amtrak): 1.5 miles to hotel
Metro
The nearest metro station is Metro Center Station, accessible on the Red, Orange, Silver and Blue lines. To access the hotel from the metro, exit Metro Center Station from the 11th Street exit, use the escalators to go up to H Street and enter the hotel through the front doors.
Parking
- Self-Park Garage: 10th St NW between H and G streets. $45 daily.
- Valet Parking is available at the front drive off of H Street NW. The cost is $59.00 per day.
Experience Washington, D.C.
Check out everything there is to see and do in the nation’s capital!