The Annual Gathering for Government Affairs Pros
Be the Wonk whoanswers the call.
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.
Raise Your Hand to Speak at Wonk Week
Teach something worth stealing. We want speakers who can give attendees something concrete to take back to their team Monday morning. Got a workflow, a win, or a hard-won lesson? Pitch it.
- Reach 2,000+ government affairs professionals across digital sessions Oct. 5-7
- Present to directors, VPs, and C-suite leaders in person in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8
- Your session reaches advocacy teams at Fortune 500 companies, major nonprofits, and top lobbying firms
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
12–2pm EST · 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. 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. Sign up for early access and be first in the room.
- 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
"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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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.