ALC 08 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. 38th Annual Legislative Conference - Sept. 24th - Sept. 27th, 2008 - Washington, D.C.

ALC 2008: www.alc2008.org

WEDNESDAY, September 24th, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Registration/ Ticketing
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Press Conference
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM CPAR Future Focus Series
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Ceremony
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM CBC Spouses Celebration of Leadership of the Visual and Performing Arts*

THURSDAY, September 25th, 2008 - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Registration / Ticketing
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM CBC Spouses Community Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM National Town Hall Meeting
10:00 AM -12:00 PM Emerging Leaders Town Hall Meeting
"Hosted by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson"
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Exhibit Showcase Grand Opening
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Emerging Leaders Instant Apprentice Luncheon*
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Networking Luncheon (invitation only)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CBC Spouses Essay Contest & Issue Forum
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Issue Forums & Braintrusts / Emerging Leaders Series
6:00 PM -7:00 PM Election 2008: Closing the Gap in Health Disparities (presented by the National Association Health Services Executives at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel) **
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Jazz Forum & Concert
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CBC Chair's Reception (invitation only)
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Gospel Extravaganza
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM The Black Party*

FRIDAY, September 26th, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration / Ticketing
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Economic Empowerment Breakfast (invitation only)
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Exhibit Showcase

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Issue Forums & Braintrusts
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CBCF Chair's Reception
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Presidential Debate Watch NEW!
(invitation only-all paid registrants receive an invitation)
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Young Leaders’ Reception & Presidential Debate Watch NEW!
(invitation only)

SATURDAY, September 27th, 2008 - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration / Ticketing
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Prayer Breakfast*
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Showcase
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Black Health Empowerment Project Session
Hall A, Health Pavilion
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Issue Forums / Emerging Leaders Series
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM VIP Reception
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Annual Awards Dinner*
10:00 PM - 1:30 AM After Dinner Gala NEW!

*Ticketed Event
** Ancillary and Special Events. Synopsis: Educate and advocate for reform in healthcare.
… Networking Luncheon invitation only. Due to space limitations