National Forum
2024 National Forum in Louisville, Kentucky
August 1-3, 2024
Register for NCEL’s 2024 National Forum
NCEL will host its annual National Forum in Louisville, Kentucky from Thursday, August 1 – Saturday, August 3. All Forum sessions will take place at the Omni in downtown Louisville.
Registration is limited to state legislators.
About the National Forum
The Forum is an opportunity for environmental state legislators from across the country to network and exchange ideas on a variety of environmental issues, learn about trending solutions, and collaborate on an agenda for a healthier planet and healthier people.
Please note that this year, you will be responsible for booking your lodging. You will receive a link to book your hotel room with NCEL’s discounted rate after registering. Reimbursements are available to cover the cost of hotel and airfare. Please contact info@ncelenviro.org, if prepurchasing the hotel and/or flight is a barrier to registration.
Forum FAQ
When does the conference begin and end?
The forum will begin at approximately 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 1. The event will conclude by around 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 3.
Where is the conference taking place?
Lodging and all Forum events will be at the Omni Louisville at 400 S 2nd St, Louisville, Kentucky.
Who is allowed to attend?
Only state legislators currently holding office are invited to register. Attendees may also bring one spouse/partner by registering them with a guest ticket.
Staffers can attend on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Dylan McDowell if you are interested in having your staffer attend.
How much does registration cost and what does it cover?
$150 – In-person registration to the Forum August 1 – 3, 2024
In-person registration includes:
- Entrance to all plenary and breakout sessions.
- All forum meals, including two breakfasts, two lunches, break snacks, and one dinner.
- Unlimited coffee and hot tea during the forum.
- All conference materials including a printed conference program and attendee list.
- Access to all session recordings, presentations, and materials.
- Registration does not include lodging.
Please note that this year, we are asking attendees to book their own hotel. When possible, we also request that attendees cover lodging and travel from campaign or personal funds.
Hotel and flight reimbursements up to $1,000 per attendee will be available if needed. Please contact info@ncelenviro.org with questions.
If pre-purchasing the hotel or flight is a barrier to registration, please contact info@ncelenviro.org so we can assist.
How do I reserve my hotel room?
NCEL has a room block at the Omni Louisville with a discounted rate. The reservation link will be available soon for you to book your hotel. Only rooms booked within NCEL’s room block will be eligible for reimbursements.
Are hotel and flight reimbursements available?
NCEL is offering hotel and flight reimbursements up to $1,000 per attendee on an as-needed basis. Please contact info@ncelenviro.org if you have any questions.
In case of an emergency or last-minute conflict, how do I cancel my registration?
If necessary, please contact info@ncelenviro.org with your cancelation.
NCEL is able to offer a full refund up to four weeks before the event and a 50% refund up to two weeks before the event.
With our hotel and meal counts finalized weeks before the event, we are unable to offer refunds for cancelations within two weeks.
Memories from the 2023 National Forum
Legislator Spotlights
NCEL conferences are one of my favorites because we always talk about actual solutions I can take back to my district. Other conferences I go to we mostly sit around and admire the problem.
Fue Lee, State Representative, Minnesota
NCEL is the clearinghouse for State legislators working for environmental protection. The states are where the action is and connecting us is invaluable.
Amy Sheldon, State Representative, Vermont
The NCEL National Forum continues to be one of my favorite events of the year because it is always a perfect mix of novel legislative ideas ready for implementation and networking with other legislators and professionals who care deeply about our environment.
Steve Yeager, State Assemblymember, Nevada
Of the different legislative conferences I attend, NCEL’s annual forum is always the most relevant and useful one. I appreciate the way NCEL connects policy discussions to model legislation and provides legislators with a wealth of resources for transforming ideas into bills that are the vehicle for implementing those ideas.
Nicole Lowen, State Representative, Hawaii
The information we learned and the knowledge we shared with colleagues nationwide gives me hope that together we can work to protect our environment. The variety and depth of topics discussed opened my mind new ideas for future legislation.
Laura Fine, State Representative, Illinois
NCEL has been an invaluable resource for me. Both in terms of networking with like-minded legislators around the country as well as providing helpful information as we draft and debate proposed legislation.
Pricey Harrison, State Representative, North Carolina
