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Agenda

8:00 am

Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:25 Am

Welcome Remarks

Julia Manchester, White House Reporter, The Hill 

8:30 am

A Legacy of Leadership

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations in conversation with Julia Manchester


8:45 am

Sponsor Perspective: Arnold Ventures
Laura Arnold in conversation with Kathleen Koch

9:00 am

Championing Women’s Leadership in Congress

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Member, House Appropriations Committee in conversation with Emily Brooks

9:15 am

Panel: Women Running Federal & State Politics

Veronica Duron, Donelle Harder & Roz Leighton in conversation with Katie Wadington

9:45 am

Panel: Women Out Front: Politics 360

Meghan Meehan-Draper & KC Crosbie, in conversation with Julia Manchester

10:10 am

Closing Remarks

About the Event

March
 
04
,
 
2026
 
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8:00AM 
EST

📍 Washington, D.C.

This is a closed event, no walk-ins accepted

Power. Progress. Purpose. 


As the 119th Congress hits its stride during their second year in and the 2026 midterm cycle begins to take shape, women remain at the forefront of the most critical policy debates in Washington and across the nation.


From the future of healthcare to housing, from education to the ethical frontiers of AI and economic resilience, women leaders are not just participating in the conversation—they are defining the agenda. 
 
How are these women testing the waters for the 2028 election cycle, and who is “on deck” for future leadership roles?


The Hill hosted an exclusive breakfast spotlighting the lawmakers, advocates, and innovators who are the muscle pushing through the complexities of a polarized landscape to deliver meaningful change. 

Top Women Shaping Policy List

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Additional Speakers To Be Confirmed

 Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) 

Vice Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee

 

 Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA)

Member,

House Appropriations Committee

Laura Arnold 

Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Arnold Ventures

Sponsor Perspective

Meghan Meehan-Draper

Executive Director,

Democratic Governors Association

KC Crosbie

Co-Chair, Republican National Committee

Veronica Duron

Chief of Staff, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ)

Donelle Harder

Chief of Staff,

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R)

Roz Leighton

Chief of Staff, North Dakota

Governor Kelly Armstrong (R)

Julia Manchester

White House Reporter,

The Hill

Emily Brooks

Congressional Reporter,

The Hill

Katie Wadington

Deputy Managing Editor,

The Hill

 Kathleen Koch  

Contributing Editor, The Hill

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Bill Sammon

SVP – Editorial Content, The Hill

Betty Liu

Host, The Hill

Kathleen Koch

Contributing Editor, The Hill

Sylvan Lane

Business Editor, The Hill

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Arnold Ventures

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy that supports research to understand the root causes of America’s most persistent and pressing problems, as well as evidence-based solutions to address them. By focusing on systemic change and bipartisan policy reforms, AV works to improve the lives of American families, strengthen communities, and promote economic opportunity.

Event Themes

To Tax or Not to Tax 

House and Senate Republicans are headed to a crossroads over how much it will cost to extend President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. How will Republicans in Congress pay for the tax cuts and which additional cuts will be added? Which issues will be the thorniest? And how will lawmakers avoid ballooning the already large federal debt?

Trade War Fallout

The U.S. is embroiled in escalating trade wars on multiple fronts against Europe, Mexico and Canada. How will the tariff hikes impact the growth and inflation at home and across the board? What kind of impact will tariff hikes have on inflation, business investment and the economies at home and abroad? Will central banks have to keep interest rates higher for longer than previously expected?

Cryptocurrency Capital

Trump 2.0 is a big proponent of various cryptocurrencies and pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet." What additional crypto executive orders can we expect to see during his second term and is the possibility of a stablecoin in American’s future?

AI, Antitrust & the Administration 

Antitrust regulators aren't backing down from cases against Big Tech names like Google, Meta and Apple. Where do the FCC, FTC and Justice Department stand on antitrust issues? And how will the growing consolidation of AI platforms and technologies play out in a second Trump Administration?

Energy Roadmap

While President Trump has pledged to “drill, baby drill,” the country’s energy future will rely on far more than just fossil fuels. With U.S. and global electricity demand on the rise, alternative energy sources like solar, wind, coal, nuclear and geothermal will play an increasing role. How will energy technologies shift dramatically in the next four years in the overall energy picture? And what are the environmental repercussions?

Cyber Corner

Ransomware, phishing and data breaches, oh my! Advancements in technology and more complex cyber threats are a package deal. What should c-suite executives do to protect their companies? And what role is AI playing in complicating cybersecurity attacks?

Startups Spotlight

In recent years, many startups have had a tough time raising money to get their fledgling businesses going. What is the current climate for entrepreneurship? Will the majority of startups continue to be AI-focused? How will the IPO market fare during Trump 2.0?

Real Estate Realities

All real estate is local. How much further do interest rates need to fall to jumpstart the housing sector? What impact will the recent nosedive in the stock market have on an already slower housing market?

Venue

Apella at Alexandria Center is New York City’s leader in innovative meeting and event space. Apella offers 10 thoughtfully designed private rooms, all with contemporary interiors and state-of-the-art technology, and many with expansive East River views.

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