Conference Agenda
Details Of The Policy Conference
Day 1, Sunday June 16 2024
| SPEAKER(S) | Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| None | Hotel Check-in | All Day | Grand Hyatt Washington |
| None | USA NBOD Meeting | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Franklin Square |
| None | Night on the Town | Washington D.C. |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
Day 2, Monday June 17 2024
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| Registration Desk | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Independence West Foyer |
Registration Desk
| Breakfast Buffet | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Independence West Foyer |
Enjoy your morning with a hosted breakfast.
| Opening Session: 2024 Policy Position Presentation
Sponsored by: Chase |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Independence West |
Attendees learn key points about the 2024 VAREP Policy Positions including the VALID Act, VSO bill, Fair Housing Initiative, and VA VASP. Congress Staffers discuss our positions and give best practices for Hill visits.
| Break and Lunch Set Up | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Independence West Foyer |
Constitution Foyer
| General Session #2: VA Loan Industry Panel & Working Lunch
Sponsored by: Bank of America |
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Independence West |
Panel Discussion & Working Lunch
This session features senior officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Housing Policy Council, and the National Association of REALTORS discussing VA loan trends, including recent developments like the NAR settlement, and VASP. The session will conclude with a Mortgage-Free Home donation to a deserving veteran family.
| Chapter Pick Up Hill Packets | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Independence West Foyer |
Chapters will Pick up their Hill Packets from the NLC Committee Members from the desk outside Constitution Foyer
| Capitol Hill visits: Day 1 of 2 | 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Offsite |
Hill Visits taking place off-site. Visit the conference registration desk to pick up any additional information
| Night on the Town (Dinner) | 5:30 PM | Offsite |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own, the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
Day 3, Tuesday June 18 2024
| Event Name | Timings | Location |
|---|
| Lincoln Memorial Run | 4:45 AM - 6:00 AM | Hotel Lobby |
Attendees can get in cardio while showing that we are VAREP Strong. Led by the VAREP National, we run to show unity and patriotism to the Lincoln Memorial.
Bring your jogging shoes and meet in the hotel lobby at 4:45 am. We will leave at 5:00 am SHARP!
| Breakfast, Packet Pickup for Day 2 of Hill visits | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Independence West |
Sponsored by: VAREP
| Capitol Hill visits: Day 2 of 2 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Offsite |
Hill Visits taking place off-site between 9AM - 5PM. Visit the conference registration desk to pick up any additional information.
| Lunch on the Town | 12:00 PM | Offsite |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own, the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
| Legislative Debrief Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Independence ABCD |
Enjoy a pre-dinner beverage and share your experiences on Capitol with other VAREP members.
| Dinner Gala: Honoring the Vietnam Memorial
Sponsored by: Newrez Military Lending |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Independence West |
As part of our VAREP tradition, we take this opportunity to honor those individuals, programs, organizations, and monuments that have made significant contributions to the freedom of the United States. This year, we pay tribute to the Vietnam Memorial, situated in Constitution Gardens in Washington, D.C. This solemn two-acre site features two black granite walls inscribed with the names of servicemembers who lost their lives or remain missing as a result of their service in Vietnam and Southeast Asia during the war. Erected in 1982, the memorial has been enhanced over the years with additions such as the Three Soldiers statue in 1984 and the Vietnam Women's Memorial in 1993.
| SPEAKER(S) | Event Name | Timings | Location |
|---|
| DUSTIN LUCE Co-Founder, VAREP |
Welcome Reception | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CABINET |
USA Homeownership Foundation, Inc. NBOD Meeting
Celebrate the start of the conference with food and beverages while networking with industry leaders and other VAREP members.
| Event Name | Timings | Location |
|---|
| Registration Desk | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution Foyer |
Registration Desk
| Breakfast Buffet | 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution Foyer |
Enjoy your morning with a hosted breakfast.
| Opening Session: 2023 Policy Position Presentation | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Constitution A |
Attendees learn key points within the 2023 Policy Positions. We will hear from Congress members on why they supported our advocacy efforts and introduced the VALID Act and VSO Bills. Congressional staffers will give VAREP Nation best practice tips for our Hill visits.
Sponsored by: Caliber Home Loans
| Break and Lunch Set Up | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Constitution Foyer |
Constitution Foyer
| General Session #2: VA Loan Debrief | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Constitution A |
Panel Discussion & Working Lunch
Senior officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs will debrief attendees about VA loan usage, statistics and any new developments. The session will end by reminding us why we do what we do as we in partnership with Bank of America give away a Mortgage-Free Home to a deserving veteran family
Sponsored by: Bank of America
| Chapter Pick Up Hill Packets | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Constitution A |
Chapters will Pick up their Hill Packets from the NLC Committee Members from the desk outside Constitution Foyer
| Capitol Hill visits: Day 1 of 2 | 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Offsite |
Hill Visits taking place off-site. Visit the conference registration desk to pick up any additional information
| Night on the Town (Dinner) | 5:30 PM | Offsite |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own, the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
| Event Name | Timings | Location |
|---|
| Registration Desk | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution Foyer |
Registration Desk
| Breakfast Buffet | 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution Foyer |
Enjoy your morning with a hosted breakfast.
| Opening Session: 2023 Policy Position Presentation | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Constitution A |
Attendees learn key points within the 2023 Policy Positions. We will hear from Congress members on why they supported our advocacy efforts and introduced the VALID Act and VSO Bills. Congressional staffers will give VAREP Nation best practice tips for our Hill visits.
Sponsored by: Caliber Home Loans
| Break and Lunch Set Up | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Constitution Foyer |
Constitution Foyer
| General Session #2: VA Loan Debrief | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Constitution A |
Panel Discussion & Working Lunch
Senior officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs will debrief attendees about VA loan usage, statistics and any new developments. The session will end by reminding us why we do what we do as we in partnership with Bank of America give away a Mortgage-Free Home to a deserving veteran family
Sponsored by: Bank of America
| Chapter Pick Up Hill Packets | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Constitution A |
Chapters will Pick up their Hill Packets from the NLC Committee Members from the desk outside Constitution Foyer
| Capitol Hill visits: Day 1 of 2 | 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Offsite |
Hill Visits taking place off-site. Visit the conference registration desk to pick up any additional information
| Night on the Town (Dinner) | 5:30 PM | Offsite |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own, the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.