2023 Austin Regional Conference

AUSTIN, TX | OCTOBER 9-10, 2023

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AAPC’s Austin Regional Conference is designed to provide consultants working at the local and regional levels with first-hand knowledge about the electoral dynamics and strategies for communicating with, and persuading, voters in this key state.

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Conference Location

A unique and educational setting, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library is situated on a 30-acre site on The University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas.  The Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos and 5,000 hours of recordings from President Johnson’s political career. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is one of 15 Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

Conference Agenda

Events

Today

    • Welcome Reception

      Courtesy of: RumbleUp

      Courtesy of: RumbleUp

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      Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitor Networking

      The Battle for South Texas

      With primary turnout skyrocketing by over 100% in 2022, this panel will discuss the implications for the upcoming 2024 elections and whether or not this trend is sustainable. Join us […]

      With primary turnout skyrocketing by over 100% in 2022, this panel will discuss the implications for the upcoming 2024 elections and whether or not this trend is sustainable. Join us to unravel the complexities of this battleground and gain insights into voter sentiment in this pivotal region.

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      Speakers include:

      Richard Santos

      Austin Bat Cave

      Executive Director

      Paul Smith

      Rival Strategy Group

      Managing Director

      Cat Parks

      Coalition Por/For Texas

      President

      Maria Isabel Di Franco

      Equis Research

      Research Director

      Isaac Baker

      Thematic

      Partner

      Navigating FEC Changes: Staying Compliant in Texas

      Stay on the right side of the law with this concise legal update on evolving FEC rules in Texas. Legal experts will unpack three major updates that impact your daily […]

      Stay on the right side of the law with this concise legal update on evolving FEC rules in Texas. Legal experts will unpack three major updates that impact your daily campaign operations.

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      Speakers include:

      Anna Mackin

      The Gober Group

      Senior Associate

      Joe Birkenstock

      Sandler Reiff Lamb Rosenstein & Birkenstock, P.C.

      Member

      Ross Peavey

      Brady & Peavey, P.C.

      Shareholder

      Break & Exhibitor Networking

      How Gen Z is Revolutionizing Campaign Tactics and Voter Engagement

      Dive into the dynamics of the fastest growing generation in the U.S. electorate, Gen Z.  Discover what’s different about capturing Gen Z’s attention and influencing their decision to turnout on […]

      Dive into the dynamics of the fastest growing generation in the U.S. electorate, Gen Z.  Discover what’s different about capturing Gen Z's attention and influencing their decision to turnout on election day.

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      Speakers include:

      Colin Rogero

      Political Consultant and Filmmaker

      Jon Jackson

      WPAi

      Senior Client Strategist

      Michelle Butler

      Run for Something

      Texas State Director

      Hillary Bombard

      Targeted Victory

      Managing Director

      Charlie Bonner

      Fireside Campaigns

      Principal

      From Novice to Notable: The Path to Success in Political Consulting

      Courtesy of: Resonate Seasoned political consultants unveil best practices for growing your business and breaking into the industry. Gain valuable insights from their personal journeys, including how they honed their […]

      Courtesy of: Resonate

      Seasoned political consultants unveil best practices for growing your business and breaking into the industry. Gain valuable insights from their personal journeys, including how they honed their skills within political consulting firms and ascended the career ladder.

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      Speakers include:

      Michelle Coyle

      The Political Business Institute

      President

      Christopher Wilson

      WPA Intelligence

      CEO

      Lance Tarrance Jr.

      Tarrance Consulting

      CEO and President

      Danielle Cendejas

      The Strategy Group

      Partner

      Exploring Business Opportunities in Local Politics

      This session will dive deep into the often overlooked yet highly influential realm of local politics. Our panel of expert consultants will shed light on the economic forces driving this […]

      This session will dive deep into the often overlooked yet highly influential realm of local politics. Our panel of expert consultants will shed light on the economic forces driving this niche and what makes it distinct from traditional races. Learn how they earned business and explore the lucrative opportunities in Texas school board elections, down ballot, and issue campaigns. 

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      Speakers include:

      Joaquin Guerra

      Más Power Group

      Founder & Principal

      Ananda Tomas

      ACT 4 SA

      Founder, Executive Director

      Nick Maddux

      Axiom Strategies

      Partner

      Keats Norfleet

      Norfleet Strategies LLC

      President

      Julie Oliver

      Ground Game Texas

      Executive Director & Co-Founder

      Industry Perspective: USPS

      Sponsored by: USPS

      Speakers include:

      Jim Richard

      USPS

      Senior Marketing Executive- Major Accounts

      Break & Exhibitor Networking

      AI Solution Showcase

      Learn about a range of artificial intelligence solutions in a fast-paced, informative session. Hear from a variety of presenters as they share how their solutions can boost your cause/campaign. 

      Learn about a range of artificial intelligence solutions in a fast-paced, informative session. Hear from a variety of presenters as they share how their solutions can boost your cause/campaign. 

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      Speakers include:

      Tree McGlown

      Sparkfire.ai

      President

      Nick Elliot

      RumbleUp

      SVP of Texting Development

      Frederick Barber

      Response:AI

      President

      Mark Strama

      Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life

      Director

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