GovTech & Public Sector
Annual Advocacy Summit
The Advocacy Summit 2026 is a two-day event in Washington, D.C., for justice advocates of all experience levels. It includes training, speakers, and small-group engagement on the first day, followed by meetings with elected officials to advocate for legislation protecting children online on the second day.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- October 2026
- Address
- 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Organiser
- Advocacy Summit 2026
- Expected attendance
- 20
- Industry
- GovTech & Public Sector
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Education & Training
On stage
Speakers
- Ciara Bertolino, Director, U.S. Philanthropy, IJM
- Peter Williams, Regional President, Asia Pacific, IJM
- Samson Inocencio Jr, Philippines, Country Director, IJM
- Nate King, Director, U.S. Policy & Advocacy, IJM
- John Tanagho, Executive Director, IJM's Center to End OSEC
- Jennifer Dunton, Executive Director, RAVEN
- Amanda Goharian, Director, Research & Insights, Thorn
- Stacie Harris, Chief Counsel, Anti Human-Trafficking & Child Exploitation, Tim Tebow Foundation
- Yiota Souras, Chief Legal Officer, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Kate Case, Global Advocacy Manager, IJM
- Special Guest, Global Survivor Network
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Hotel Washington
515 15th Street Northwest, Washington, 20004
Willard InterContinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20004
JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20004
Hay-Adams Hotel
800 16th Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
Sofitel Lafayette Square
806 15th Street Northwest
AKA White House
1710 H Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
Club Quarters
839 17th Street Northwest
Hampton
1729 H Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
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