Congressional Black Caucus Conference: DC CBC Week 2026

Greetings,

The Congressional Black Caucus 55th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) will be held this year from Wednesday September 16th, 2026 to Sunday September 20th, 2026 (see list below for links to conference site and CBC Week associated evening mixers/events). The conference includes opportunities to attend daytime panels and workshops at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC and will focus on addressing issues in healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and social justice. There will be chances to network, collaborate, and partner with other leading advocates, professionals, policy makers, creatives/influencers, and change makers to foster greater progression in the black community. Various exhibits and vendor tables on site.

For those interested in CBC Week events and connecting with other advocates who share similar values, feel free to RSVP. If there are any questions or comments please do not hesitate to reach out to each individual organization (listed below). Feel free to also post updates to the event chat or call (202) 627-0361 at any time, thank you.

CBC Week events 10-12 (In addition to the Official CBC Conference Wednesday September 16th, 2026 to Sunday September 20th, 2026—[Annual Legislative Conference » Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public](https://www.cbcfinc.org/events/annual-legislative-conference/)):

Monday September 14th, 2026: Black Men on The Hill o Location Unlisted o 5:30pm to 8:00pm o [Events | Black Men on the Hill](https://www.blackmenonthehill.org/events); Free

The Black Tech Collective (September 13th, 2026 update)

• Location listed upon registration • 5:00pm to 7:00pm • [The Black Tech Collective | 2nd Annual Celebration of Leadership in Tech](https://theblacktechcollective.org/events/2nd-annual-celebration-of-leadership-in-tech); Free

Tuesday September 15th, 2026: The Po’Up Card Game Brand (Creators of DC CBC List—120+ CBC events)/CBC GroupMe Happy Hour o Kache 510 NW DC o 5:00pm to 9:00pm o [THE PRE-GAME: CBC Week GroupMe Meet-Up & Happy Hour | PO’ UP! Card Game | Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Kaché](https://posh.vip/e/the-pregame-cbc-week-groupme-meetup-happy-hour); Free

The Black Doctorate Inaugural Scholars CBC Reception o Vera Concina 2002 Fenwick St NE o 6:00pm to 10:00pm o [BLK Doctorate Inaugural Scholars Reception - CBC Kickoff Tickets, Tuesday, September 15 • 6 PM - 10 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blk-doctorate-inaugural-scholars-reception-cbc-kickoff-tickets-1998293333152); Free

Wednesday September 16th, 2026: Alpha Phi Alpha CBC Reception o The Park at 14th NW DC o 5:00pm to 2:00am o [The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. OLA Chapter CBC Reception 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, September 16-Thursday, September 17 • 5 PM-2 AM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-inc-ola-chapter-cbc-reception-2026-tickets-1989318883331?aff=oddtdtcreator); $30

Thursday September 17th, 2026): BlackGovTech CBC Tech Community Mixer (Multidisciplinary/All Industries)*** o Sost 1901 9th St NW DC o 6:00pm to 9:00pm o [Black Gov Tech | CBC Tech Community Mixer @ SOST- Come Join Us!! Tickets, Thursday, September 17 • 6 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-gov-tech-cbc-tech-community-mixer-sost-come-join-us-tickets-1998886053996); Free

Baton Rouge Annual CBC Mixer (Southern Connection) o The Continent NW DC o 5:00pm to 10:00pm o [2026 Official CBC Reception "Annual Baton Rouge Meets Washington DC" Tickets, Thursday, September 17 • 5 PM - 10 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-official-cbc-reception-annual-baton-rouge-meets-washington-dc-tickets-1998228854294); Free

Friday September 18th, 2026: 100 Black Men of PG County CBC Reception o Dirty Habit DC 555 12th St NW DC o 6:00pm to 11:00pm o [100 Black Men of Prince George’s County: CBC Reception Tickets, Friday, September 18 • 6 PM - 11 PM |…