The Annual Gathering for Government Affairs Pros
What if one weekCOULD CHANGE EVERYTHING?
October 5–8, 2026
Wonk Week is where government affairs pros come to get sharp on the tools, tactics, and AI features that are changing how the best teams work — online and IRL.
One Week. Two Ways to Join.
The Week at a Glance
October 5–8 · Digital sessions online · IRL events in Washington, DC
Wonk Week Digital
12–3pm ET · Online · Mon–Wed
Monday · Oct 05
Trivia Night
Tuesday · Oct 06
PowerPoint Night
Wednesday · Oct 07
Wonktoberfest
Thursday · Oct 08
Wonk
Summit
Grab Your Spot For Wonk Week Digital Sessions
Leave with a list of tactics and ideas to try. Wonk Week is built for government affairs pros who want to walk away with real tactics and tool to try, not just inspiration to forget.
- Hear from government affairs pros across industries sharing what's actually working right now
- Get practical guidance on using AI and technology to work faster and do more with your team
- Access every session on demand after the event once you're registered
Grab Your Spot For The Wonk Summit
The headline event. One full day in Washington, DC packed with big-stage keynotes, hands-on workshops, and the kind of in-person connection you can only make in the room. Reserve your spot before it fills up.
- A full day of keynotes and 8 hands-on workshops on Oct. 8 in Washington, D.C.
- Network face-to-face with directors, VPs, and C-suite government affairs leaders
- Walk away with tactics and connections you can put to work right away
Celebrating the Work Behind the Wins
The Wonk Awards are a new annual program recognizing the teams shaping the future of public affairs. Nominate your team and put the work behind your wins on the big stage at Wonk Week.
- Three awards: Team of the Year, Campaign of the Year, and Innovation & Impact.
- Winners unveiled live at Wonk Week in Washington, D.C.
- Nominations close August 28, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET.
"The content was fresh and needed. Speakers were very engaging."
"This was the first event I have been to in the year I have been in my position that seemed directly relevant."
"My first Wonk Summit and I was thoroughly impressed. The caliber of speakers was fantastic."
"It's rare that you leave a full-day event feeling like your time was well spent. This was one of those days."
"The content was stuff I could bring back to my team and actually use. I'll be back."
"I sent a Slack to my team on the way home telling them they're coming next year."
"DEFINITELY my new favorite event!!!"
"The content was fresh and needed. Speakers were very engaging."
"This was the first event I have been to in the year I have been in my position that seemed directly relevant."
"My first Wonk Summit and I was thoroughly impressed. The caliber of speakers was fantastic."
"It's rare that you leave a full-day event feeling like your time was well spent. This was one of those days."
"The content was stuff I could bring back to my team and actually use. I'll be back."
"I sent a Slack to my team on the way home telling them they're coming next year."
"DEFINITELY my new favorite event!!!"
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WONK HARD. PLAY HARD.
These events are full of people who are just as into this stuff as you are. Hill staffers, think tank folks, gov affairs pros, and anyone else who's just genuinely wonky. Come hang out.
- Show off what all that doomscrolling has been worth at Political Trivia.
- Have a few drinks and learn something you never thought you needed to know during PowerPoint Night.
- Walk into the Wonk Summit already knowing the room, and maybe win Masskrugstemmen.
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