NCSL Legislative Summit 2027
NCSL Legislative Summit 2027
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit is the nation's largest annual meeting of state legislators and legislative staff, drawing lawmakers and staff from all 50 states, the commonwealths, the territories and the District of Columbia.
Dates: August 9-11, 2027 (Monday-Wednesday) Venue: Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Frequency: Annual
The 2027 Summit follows the 2026 edition held July 27-29, 2026 in Chicago. Georgia officially accepted the host-state gavel at the 2026 closing general session, confirming Atlanta as the 2027 host city.
Exhibit hall
The Summit includes a three-day exhibit hall (halls A1-A2) used by corporations, associations, nonprofits, government agencies and advocacy organizations to reach legislators and staff directly. Key exhibit hall schedule (subject to change):
- Exhibitor move-in: Monday, August 9, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Exhibit hall open: Tuesday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Exhibitor move-out: Wednesday, August 11, 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Booth fees are $2,300 per 10x10-foot booth for corporations and associations and $2,100 for nonprofits and government agencies. Recent editions averaged 280-plus exhibitors and 7,600-plus attendees, with more than a third of participants being legislators or legislative staff.
Program
The program features general sessions with prominent speakers, bipartisan policy workshops, training for legislative staff, and networking events, alongside the full Summit agenda published in the fall.
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Atlanta - Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia