Policy Conference 2009 - May 3-5, Washington, D.C.
The Three Most Important Days Affecting Israel's Future
The AIPAC Policy Conference is the pro-Israel community's preeminent annual gathering. The event attracts more than 5,000 community and student activists from all 50 states, and more than half of the Senate, a third of the House of Representatives and countless American and Israeli policymakers and thinkers.
Over three jam-packed days, Policy Conference participants hear from top policymakers and elected officials, choose from hundreds of informative sessions and participate in the pro-Israel community's largest and most important lobbying effort.
Saturday, May 2
3:00 PM
Registration Opens
7:00 PM - Midnight
Regional Dinners/Receptions
Sunday, May 3
9:30 - 11:15 AM
Opening Plenary
Policy Conference kicks off with major addresses by top American and Israeli leaders shaping the U.S.-Israel relationship.
11:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Breakout Sessions or Lunch
Choose from dozens of in-depth discussions exploring Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, Israel's negotiations with the Palestinians, grassroots political organizing, and much more.
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Late Afternoon Plenary
Leading activists and government officials discuss the issues affecting the United States, Israel and the Middle East.
7:00 PM - Midnight
Alternate Programming
Monday, May 4
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Morning Plenary
Top elected officials and policymakers pay tribute to America's strong ties with its ally, Israel.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Regional Lobbying Meetings
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
1:15 - 3:15 PM
Student Awards Luncheon (Off-Site)
2:00 - 5:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
6:00 - 7:00 PM
VIP Reception
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Gala Banquet
Join hundreds of members of Congress, foreign dignitaries and activists from across the country in celebrating the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Tuesday, May 5
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Morning Plenary
Delegates come together to close the 2009 AIPAC Policy Conference before heading to Capitol Hill to lobby their members of Congress.
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Lobbying (At Convention Center and on Capitol Hill)