Leadership Cohort 

For organizations ready to invest staff time in structured capacity building and align their advocacy with a national approach. 

Advocacy 201 | August 12  

Explore how policy moves through government, identify key decision points and pathways, and learn to recognize where and when to engage. Learn how to align advocacy strategies with real-world government processes to increase influence and improve outcomes. 

Advocacy 301 | September 16  

Learn to develop effective advocacy strategies, position issues for impact, and maintain message discipline across audiences and channels. Participants will walk away knowing how to craft clear, compelling narratives that build support, strengthen credibility, and advance advocacy objectives. 

Advocacy in Action | October 7 

Open to all Forward Together Summit delegates and registrants of ACBI. Learn how to prepare for engagement opportunities, deliver key messages effectively, and navigate real-world advocacy conversations. 

Issue-Specific Discussion Groups | Multiple Dates 

Connect with issue-specific experts to explore topics impacting your work. Exchange insights, discuss emerging developments, and share advocacy challenges and opportunities. 

Forward Together Summit | November 16 to 18* 

Registration for ACBI includes access to the Parliamentary Reception and Policy & Advocacy Lab held during the Forward Together Summit. Remote attendance to some sessions will be available. Organizations interested in attending the full Summit as a delegate should contact us for registration details. 

*Please note: participation is limited to one attendee per organization. 

Post-Summit Debrief | Date TBD 

Whether you attended the Summit or not, join us for this virtual debrief as we reflect on our time on Parliament Hill. We'll discuss key themes and conversations, share advocacy wins and lessons learned, and explore opportunities to build on this momentum. 

Price: $1,000 per organization for up to 3 attendees
*Flexible pricing options available

Register for the Leadership Cohort

Deadline to register: July 29th, 2026