National Advocacy Conference Archives - Formosan Association for Public Affairs

2026 National Advocacy Conference

Henry Tsai — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:01:45 +0000

📅 Dates: Sept.12 – Sept.14, 2026
(optional days: Sept.15, 16)

📍Location: Washington, D.C.

The FAPA National Advocacy Conference brings the voices of FAPA members around the U.S. to our nation’s Capital. The NAC program is an opportunity to:

Learn about current U.S.-Taiwan bills going through Congress.
Make your voices heard with your Congressional Representatives and Senators.
Connect with FAPA advocates from across the country.

Program

Participants learn about grassroots advocacy strategies, U.S.-Taiwan policy, and FAPA’s legislative priorities. After the two-day workshop, participants will advocate for U.S.–Taiwan legislation on Capitol Hill on Monday, with optional advocacy days on Tuesday and Wednesday.

9/12 Saturday: Keynote Speaker and Banquet
9/13 Sunday: Panels, Grassroots Advocacy Strategies, and Team Practice
9/14 Monday: Congressional Advocacy Day!
9/15 Tuesday (optional): Congressional Advocacy Day!*
9/16 Wednesday (optional): Congressional Advocacy Day!*

*In response to the strong interest in previous years, we’re adding two optional second days of advocacy on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, for those who want to continue meeting with congressional offices.

Event Details

Event Dates: September 12th – September 14th, 2026 (Optional: September 15th and 16th)
Event Check-in Time: 2pm, Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: To be announced closer to the date of the event. For your planning purposes, the event will be at a hotel in DC.
Airport Code: DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)

Registration Information

This event is only open to FAPA members. If you are not yet a member, please join before registering.

Be an active FAPA Member
- FAPA Membership Application: Link.
  For membership-related inquiries, please contact membership@fapa.org.
Fill out the online NAC registration form: https://forms.gle/wrbdReZsdb9DiVVV7.
Pay Registration Fee: $150/person.
Check for confirmation email.
- Registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email
Plan for NAC!

Registration Deadline: August 10, 2026

The registration fee includes:

Two nights of accommodations,
Saturday night banquet,
Sunday breakfast and lunch,
Monday breakfast,
Incredible program of speakers and presenters.

We review all registrations and will confirm acceptance once approved.

Important Notes

Prompt registration is encouraged as seats are limited.
Registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email from FAPA staff.
Room and board are for NAC participants ONLY.
Full participation in the three-day National Advocacy Conference is required to ensure the success of our Congressional Advocacy Day.
If you are unable to make all three days, we will not be able to enroll you in the program.

Congressional Day Prep

Once registered, we will send you the group assignments and training materials to support advocacy day planning.

Full participation

The program is made possible at this accessible rate thanks to the donations and support of FAPA members and supporters. Therefore, full participation in the National Advocacy Conference is required to ensure the success of our Congressional Advocacy Day on Monday.

If there are any questions regarding the 2026 National Advocacy Conference, please contact NAC@fapa.org.

Acknowledgement

The National Advocacy Conference is made possible by the donation of the FAPA community.

We encourage you to consider making a donation, if you’re able, to help subsidize the cost for students and young professionals, and keep our programming affordable and accessible.

👉 Donate to support FAPA

FAQs

Hotel Arrangements

What hotel arrangements does FAPA cover?

FAPA covers a shared double room (two beds) for two nights for each participant. Each participant will be assigned a roommate during the main conference programming on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Roommates

Will I have a roommate?

Yes. During the main conference programming, all participants will be assigned a roommate for Saturday and Sunday nights by default.

I would like to room with a specific person. How do I request a specific roommate?

If you would like to room with a specific person, please obtain their consent first.
Both participants should indicate each other’s names in the registration form.
If you plan to arrive earlier or stay beyond the main conference dates, you will be responsible for making your own room arrangements for those additional nights.

How do I request a private room with no assigned roommate? How do I pay?

If you would like a private room with no assigned roommate, please indicate this request in the registration form.
You will be responsible for the price difference. The rate is $306.11 per night for a standard room (discounted group rate plus tax).
Payment for the additional room cost should be made directly to the hotel at check-in.

Arriving Early or Staying Longer

I plan to arrive early and/or stay longer for the optional advocacy days. How do I reserve my room?

Participants are responsible for covering the cost of any additional hotel nights outside of the two nights covered by FAPA.
Please follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Indicate your arrival and departure dates in the registration form.
- Step 2: Pay the hotel directly at check-in for the additional nights.
The rate is $306.11 per night for a standard room (discounted group rate plus tax). Please indicate your additional nights as early as possible during registration, as hotel availability and the discounted group rate are not guaranteed due to the busy season.

Attending the Conference

Do I have to participate in all three days of the conference?

Yes. Full participation is required for the National Advocacy Conference (NAC). The ultimate goal of the conference is to visit Capitol Hill and make our voices heard, so all participants are expected to fully participate in all scheduled programming and congressional meetings.

What time will the conference end on Monday?

Please plan to stay until 5:00 PM on Monday. Each team will have a different schedule for congressional visits on Capitol Hill, and participants are required to attend all scheduled meetings as part of the conference. Please arrange your travel accordingly.

The post 2026 National Advocacy Conference appeared first on Formosan Association for Public Affairs.

FAPA Advocacy Captains Program

Henry Tsai — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:32:36 +0000

Join the FAPA Advocacy Captains Program

We are thrilled to announce the Advocacy Captains Program by FAPA HQ!

Chapter Presidents: Please consider joining or referring someone from your chapter. Help us build a powerful advocacy network by forwarding this opportunity to potential leaders.

If you are interested in joining, please reach out to Henry Tsai at Henry.Tsai@fapa.org if you have any questions.

About the Program

The FAPA Advocacy Captains Program will train community leaders nationwide in grassroots advocacy. We are looking for individuals who can:

Organize and mobilize local chapter members for advocacy efforts.
Dedicate time and effort to advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.
Schedule and lead meetings with elected officials.
Participate in in-district events hosted by Members of Congress (MoC), like attending town hall meetings.
Communicate effectively with HQ and chapter members.

By the end of the program, captains will know how to:

Communicate legislative priorities to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Lead and coordinate advocacy visits in districts and D.C.

Save the Date

Workshops will occur on the third Thursday of each month.

March 19	March Workshop
April 23	April Workshop
May 10-17	Taiwanese American Heritage Week!
May 21	May Workshop
June 18	June Workshop
July 16	National Advocacy Conference Prep
Aug 20	National Advocacy Conference Prep
Sep 3	National Advocacy Conference Prep
Sep 12-15	National Advocacy Conference
Oct 15	National Advocacy Conference – Debrief
Nov 19	November Update

Looking Ahead

This program seeks to connect advocates to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations and eventually build a national network of advocacy captains. Most importantly, we will prepare you for our annual flagship program, the National Advocacy Conference (NAC), scheduled in the second week of September. Mark your calendar—we look forward to seeing you there!

The post FAPA Advocacy Captains Program appeared first on Formosan Association for Public Affairs.

2025 National Advocacy Conference

Chih-Jung Huang — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:21:56 +0000

📅 Dates: Sept.13 – Sept.15, 2025
(optional day: Sept.16)

📍Location: Washington, D.C.

We are delighted to invite you to FAPA’s annual National Advocacy Conference (NAC).

The FAPA National Advocacy Conference brings the voices of FAPA members around the U.S. to our nation’s Capital. The NAC program is an opportunity to:

Learn about current U.S.-Taiwan bills going through Congress.
Make your voices heard with your Congressional Representatives and Senators.
Connect with FAPA advocates from across the country.

Program

Participants learn about grassroots advocacy strategies, U.S.-Taiwan policy, and FAPA’s issues of concern. After the two-day workshop, participants will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to advocate for bills to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations on Capitol Hill on Monday, September 15, and/or Tuesday, September 16.

9/13 Saturday: Keynote Speaker and Banquet
9/14 Sunday: Panels, Grassroots Advocacy Strategies, and Team Practice
9/15 Monday: Congressional Advocacy Day!
9/16 Tuesday (optional): Congressional Advocacy Day!*

*In response to the strong interest in previous years, we’re adding an optional second day of advocacy on Tuesday, September 16, for those who want to continue meeting with congressional offices.

Event Details

Event Dates: September 13th – September 15th, 2025 (Optional day September 16th)
Event Check-in Time: 2pm, Saturday, September 13
Location: To be announced closer to the date of the event. For your planning purposes, the event will be at a hotel in DC.
Airport Code: DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)

Registration Information

Registration Fee: $100/person
This event is only open to FAPA members. If you are not yet a member, please join before registering.
Registration Deadline: August 10, 2025

The registration fee includes:

Two nights of accommodations,
Saturday night banquet,
Sunday breakfast and lunch,
Monday breakfast,
Incredible program of speakers and presenters.

Important Notes

Prompt registration is encouraged as seats are limited.
Registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email from FAPA staff.
Room and board are for NAC participants ONLY.
Full participation in the three-day National Advocacy Conference is required to ensuring the success of our Congressional Advocacy Day.
If you are unable to make all three days, we will not be able to enroll your participation.

Congressional Day Prep

Once registered, we will send you the group assignments with training materials to help with advocacy day planning.

Full participation

Full participation in the National Advocacy Conference is crucial to ensuring the success of our Congressional Advocacy Day on Monday. Therefore, we ask everyone to attend the conference in its entirety.

If there are any questions regarding the 2025 National Advocacy Conference, please contact Vanessa Chen at vanessachen@fapa.org.

FAQ

1. Can I request a single room? How do I pay?
Yes. FAPA covers a double room for two nights for each participant. If you would like to have a single room, FAPA will cover one night of your stay, and you will be responsible for covering the other night of the stay. You will pay at the counter when you check in.

2. I plan to arrive a day early to get ready for the conference. Can FAPA help arrange the accommodation?
Yes, we certainly can! You will have to be responsible for the cost of the night. Please indicate in the registration form if you have such a request.

3. Do I have to participate in all three days of the conference?
Yes. The ultimate goal of this conference is to visit Capitol Hill and make our voices heard, so it’s important that everyone participates fully.

4. What time will the conference end on Monday?
Depends on when your team’s meetings with the congressional office are.

The post 2025 National Advocacy Conference appeared first on Formosan Association for Public Affairs.

2024 National Advocacy Conference

Chih-Jung Huang — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:01:19 +0000

Sept. 7 – Sept. 9

Washington, D.C.

We are delighted to invite you to FAPA’s annual National Advocacy Conference (NAC).

The FAPA NAC brings the voices of FAPA members around the U.S. to our nation’s Capital. The NAC program is an opportunity to:

Connect with U.S.-Taiwan policy experts, FAPA HQ staff, and members from other chapters.
Learn about the inner workings of Capitol Hill, how U.S.-Taiwan policies are formulated, and grassroots advocacy strategy.
Advocate for pro-Taiwan policies, speak about the issues you care about, and engage with your Congressional Representatives and Senators.

Program

Participants learn about grassroots advocacy strategies, U.S.-Taiwan policy, and FAPA’s issues of concern. After the two-day workshop, participants will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to advocate for pro-Taiwan bills and initiatives on Capitol Hill on Monday, September 9.

Saturday: Keynote Speaker and Banquet
Sunday: Panels, Grassroots Advocacy Strategies, and Team Practice
Monday: Congressional Advocacy Day!

Event Details

Event Dates: September 7th – September 9th, 2024
Event Check-in Time: 2pm, Saturday September 7
Location: To be announced closer to the date of the event. For your planning purposes, the event will be at a hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
Hotel Check-in Time:4 p.m. (ET) on Sept. 6 or 7.
Airport Code:DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)

Registration Information

Registration Fee: $100/person
This event is only open to FAPA members. If you are not yet a member, please join before registering.

Registration Deadline: August 7, 2024
Prompt registration is encouraged as seats are limited. Once registered, we will send you the group assignments with training materials to help with the advocacy.

The registration fee includes:

Two nights of accommodations,
Saturday night banquet,
Sunday breakfast and lunch,
Monday breakfast,
Incredible program of speakers and presenters.

*If you include a spouse in your registration and they are participating in NAC, please remember to account for their registration fee ($100/person) when making the payment.

Room and board are for NAC participants ONLY. If your spouse and/or children are not be participating, they are responsible for their portion of room and board.

Congressional Day Prep

Once registered, we will send you the group assignments with training materials to help with advocacy day planning.

Full participation

The FAPA NAC is a unique opportunity to participate in grassroots advocacy. While it may seem daunting, we will prepare you to be the best possible advocacy champion. If there are any questions regarding the 2024 National Advocacy Conference, please contact Vanessa Chen at vanessachen@fapa.org.

We hope to see you at NAC!

FAQ

2. I plan to arrive a day early to get ready for the conference. Can FAPA help arrange the accommodation?
Yes, we certainly can! Though you will have to be responsible for the cost of the night, we are happy to provide our group rate. Just email Vanessa Chen at vanessachen@fapa.org if you have such a request.

4. What time will the conference end on Monday?
It depends on when your team’s meeting with the congressional office is. Typically, meetings wrap up around noon, while some finish in the early afternoon. This can be discussed among your team, which we will announce at a later time.

The post 2024 National Advocacy Conference appeared first on Formosan Association for Public Affairs.