BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220513 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:DC Fly-In DESCRIPTION:The KC Tech Council is excited to return to Capitol Hill on May 11th and 12th as a part of TECNA's DC Fly-In! The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) is the KC Tech Council's federal advocacy partner\, representing more than 60 Tech Councils and 22\,000+ tech employers. \n\n \n\nThis year's DC Fly-In will provide attendees with education and in-depth knowledge of Congressional tech policy priorities including:\n\n Federal data privacy rights\n High-skilled immigration reform\n "Big tech" anti-trust regulations\n\n\n\nAt the end of the first day\, our KC contingency of business leaders will head to Capitol Hill and meet directly with KC-area members of Congress and key staff. Participation from regional business leaders is crucial for building relationships with members of Congress. Lobbyists\, special interest groups and thousands of industry associations are commonly represented on Capitol Hill. However\, members of Congress are eager to speak with business leaders like you. \n\n \n\nWe hope you'll consider joining us for this essential opportunity to learn\, network\, and advocate for what's most important to regional tech employers. \n\n \n\nIt is important to note the KC Tech Council is not a registered lobbying organization\, and no employees of the organization are registered as lobbyists. The purpose of this event is educational and should not be considered a lobbying activity.\n\n \n\n\nTECNA 2022 DC FLY-IN SCHEDULE\n\nWednesday\, May 11\, 2022 \n\n5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | TECNA Reception\n\nThursday\, May 12\, 2022 \n\n9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | TECNA Legislative Briefing\n\n1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Capitol Hill Visits\n\n5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Legislative Reception\n\nLODGING\n\n\n\nTECNA does not have a hotel block for the 2022 DC Fly-In. You are welcome to choose any property for your accommodations. Below are some hotel options:\n\n\n Yotel\n Hampton Inn Washington-Downtown-Convention Center\n Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill\n\n\nFAQS\n\nWho should attend?\n\n(This event is exclusive to representatives from KCTC member companies and sponsors)\n\n\n \n KCTC Policy Committee members\n \n \n Government Affairs professionals\n \n \n Company leaders interested in learning more about tech policy and building relationships with elected officials and key staff members. \n \n\n\nDo I need to register with TECNA?\n\n\n \n No\, once you're registered with KCTC we will take care of your registration with TECNA. A confirmation email will be sent. \n \n\n\nWhat is included in the registration fee?\n\n\n \n Conference registration\n \n \n Meals while attending the conference (breakfast & lunch)\n \n \n KCTC will provide all other meals \n \n\n\nWhat should I expect from this conference?\n\n\n \n Education about tech-industry policies prioritized in Congress\n \n \n Experience what it's like to advocate on behalf of your company with lawmakers and key staff\n \n\n\nIs it required to attend the whole conference?\n\n\n \n We prefer registered attendees to be present and engaged for the entire conference. However\, please let us know if your schedule has conflicts. \n \n\n\nAre travel and lodging included?\n\n\n \n No\, the conference fee does not include your travel and lodging\, and KC Tech Council will not be coordinating travel or lodging plans. However\, we have provided hotel recommendations. If we can help\, let us know! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The KC Tech Council is excited to \;return to Capitol Hill on May 11th and 12th as a part of TECNA'\;s DC Fly-In! The \;Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) \;is the KC Tech Council&rsquo\;s federal advocacy partner\, representing more than 60 Tech Councils and 22\,000+ tech employers. \;
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This year&rsquo\;s DC Fly-In will provide attendees with education and in-depth knowledge of Congressional tech policy priorities including:\n\n
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At the end of the first day\, our KC contingency of business leaders will head to Capitol Hill and meet directly with KC-area members of Congress and key staff. Participation from regional business leaders is crucial for building relationships with members of Congress. Lobbyists\, special interest groups and thousands of industry associations are commonly represented on Capitol Hill. However\, members of Congress are eager to speak with business leaders like you. \;
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We hope you&rsquo\;ll consider joining us for this essential opportunity to learn\, network\, and advocate for what&rsquo\;s most important to regional tech employers. \;
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It is important to note the KC Tech Council is not a registered lobbying organization\, and no employees of the organization are registered as lobbyists. The purpose of this event is educational and should not be considered a lobbying activity.
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TECNA 2022 DC FLY-IN SCHEDULE

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Wednesday\, May 11\, 2022 \;

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | \;TECNA Reception

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Thursday\, May 12\, 2022 \;

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9:00 a.m. \;- 1:00 p.m. \;| \;TECNA Legislative Briefing

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1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | \;Capitol Hill Visits

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5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | \;Legislative Reception

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LODGING
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What is included in the registration fee?

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