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The L.A. Area Chamber, in partnership with local government officials, leading business groups and chambers of commerce leads an annual delegation of more than 200 business leaders and public officials to Washington, D.C., to advocate for Southern California.  Participants meet with members of Congress and the president's administration on key issues. The trip includes a welcome reception, two breakfasts with high ranking Congressional leaders and a marquee evening reception. 

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General Trip Schedule*
Monday, March 11   
Travel Day   
6:30-8:30 p.m. Welcome Reception with Rep. Xavier Becerra (The Willard Intercontinental)
Tuesday, March 12   
7:45-9 a.m. Accenture Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series
Conversation with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (The Willard Intercontinental)
10 a.m. Special Briefing with Sen. Barbara Boxer
All Day Administration/Agency and Capitol Hill Advocacy Meetings
5:30-7:30 p.m. California Transportation Reception (Capitol Hill) 
Wednesday, March 13  
8-9:30 a.m. Delegation Breakfast with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius (The Willard Intercontinental)
10 a.m. White House Briefing
Noon-1:30 p.m. Southern California Energy Briefing
All Day Administration/Agency and Capitol Hill Advocacy Meetings
6-8 p.m.  Closing Night Dinner
   
Event schedule is subject to change. Keynote speakers, lawmaker briefings and advocacy meetings are confirmed 2-6 weeks in advance due to Congressional legislative calendar. 
Participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel arrangements. The Willard InterContinental is the conference hotel offering a group rate of $359 per night. Space is limited. Please contact the Willard directly at 202.628.9100. Group name: ACCESS DC. Cancellations will not be accepted after Monday, Feb. 11. Cancellations/request for refund must be made in writing prior to the deadline to be considered for refund and are subject to a $50 processing fee.
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