2026 Public Issues Leadership Development Conference (PILD)
April 20-22, 2026
Bethesda, MD
Direct link:
https://fs18.formsite.com/TTFZVS/hass2w6bhj/index
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Extension Associations:
ANREP, ESP, NACAA, NACDEP,
NAE4-HYDP, NAEPSDP, NEAFCS
Registration fee $515
2026 Public Issues Leadership Development Conference (PILD)
Theme:
ADVOCACY in ACTION | The Intersection of Innovation and Impact
Early Bird rate $515 (until March 15th)
Late Fee of $100 (March 16 and later)
Refund Policy
- Requests for refunds must be made in writing and mailed to jcepoffice@jcep.org. A $50 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds.
- All refunds will be issued 4 to 6 weeks after the event.
- Refund requests dated at least 30 days prior to the event will be granted in full less a $50 processing fee.
- Refund requests dated 14 days to 27 days prior to the event will be granted at fifty percent (50%) less a $50 processing fee.
- Refund requests dated less than 14 days prior to the event will be not be granted. - Refund appeals due to an emergency will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the JCEP President. - All appeals must be made within 30 days of the end of the conference for which the refund is being requested.
If paying by check and registering for the Early Bird rate - payment must be made within 10 days of the Early Bird deadline - or the late fee will be applied to your registration.
Optional Twilight tour $75 (until March 15th) afterward $85
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the Twilight Tour!
Registration can be found on the main registration link to your left!
Lodging Information
Call 1.800.233.1234 to make reservations via phone.
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD 20814
Room rate (Single/Double) $239/night + Tax/Fees
(Triple) $289 (Quad) $314 + Tax/Fees
Cutoff date: 03/27/26 or until the room block is sold out. Register early to secure your room.
Check back here in the near future for detailed information on navigating public transportation in the Washington DC area in order to get to the Hyatt Regency Bethesda.