Visiting Capitol Hill can be a powerful way to advance geospatial priorities—if you know how to make the most of your meeting time. This webinar, GIS 101: Advocacy – Making the Most of Your Hill Visit, will help NSGIC and NENA members understand how Congress works, from Congressional offices and committee structures to the budget and authorization process. Led by former Senior Advisors to Members of the United States Senate who helped secure passage of the Geospatial Data Act, this session offers insider guidance on requesting and conducting effective meetings, framing messages with issue papers, and building lasting relationships with Congressional offices. The webinar concludes with an open Q&A to answer specific questions and build confidence for upcoming Hill visits.
Presenters: Ed Cox, Romel Nicholas
Date: December 17, 2025
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