June 1-4 | Washington, DC
Each year, we bring over 150 organizations from our national network to the nation’s capital to discuss strategies on advocacy that increase advancement opportunities for the fastest growing community in the United States. Encuentro Nacional will encompass legislative briefings, capacity building workshops, and Congressional visits.
This year the focus will be on health care, immigration, and the advancements in technology including Artificial Intelligence.
Encuentro Nacional 2026
2026 Calendar of Events
Monday, June 1st
3:00 – 6:00 PM | Hotel Check-In
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Welcome Reception
Tuesday, June 2nd
8:00 – 10:30 AM | Advocacy Training
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Advocacy Lunch with Hill Staff
1:00 – 5:00 PM | Senate Advocacy Visits
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Reception on the Hill Honoring Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
Wednesday, June 3rd
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | House Advocacy Visits
12:45 – 1:30 PM | Regional Lunches
2:45 – 3:45 PM | Panel Discussion
4:00 – 5:00 PM Democracy Presentation
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Closing Reception
Thursday, June 4th
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Plenary: Civic Engagement
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Protecting Your Nonprofit in 2026
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Farewell Lunch
Wednesday, June 3rd
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | House Advocacy Visits
12:45 – 1:30 PM | Regional Lunches
2:45 – 3:45 PM | Panel Discussion
4:00 – 5:00 PM Democracy Presentation
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Closing Reception
Thursday, June 4th
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Plenary: Civic Engagement
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Protecting Your Nonprofit in 2026
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Farewell Lunch
All summit events are planned and conducted in compliance with House and Senate ethics guidelines.
Hotel Accomodations
Enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay at the Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center, the designated hotel for Encuentro Nacional attendees.
Located just steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, this modern hotel places you in the heart of Washington, D.C., with easy access to iconic landmarks such as the White House, the National Mall, and Capital One Arena.
About the Summit
Each year, Hispanic Federation hosts the largest community-wide gathering focused on Latino education. The Hispanic Education Summit brings together community advocates, educators, students, parents and policymakers to share best practices and needed reforms aimed at improving Latino educational achievements. The strategies and recommendations developed from the summit are compiled into a report and action agenda to help guide our educational advocacy and policymaking at the local, state, and federal levels.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
or email Brent Wilkes, Senior Vice President for Institutional Development, at bwilkes@hispanicfederation.org
*Hispanic Federation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
*Hispanic Federation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
or email Brent Wilkes, Senior Vice President for Institutional Development, at bwilkes@hispanicfederation.org
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
or email Brent Wilkes, Senior Vice President for Institutional Development, at bwilkes@hispanicfederation.org
*Hispanic Federation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Fellow Sponsors
Accepting Presentation
Are you interested in presenting a panel during the 2026 Hispanic Education Summit?
Don’t miss out on your chance to present.
Want a glimpse of what’s in store for this year’s Encuentro Nacional?
Take a look back at last year’s inaugural gathering, where partners from across the country came together for three powerful days of advocacy, community, and collective action. Our 150 participating organizations met with leaders on Capitol Hill to elevate the needs of the nonprofit sector and ensure our shared priorities were heard.
Last year’s video captures the energy, collaboration, and purpose that define Encuentro Nacional—and it’s a great preview of the momentum we’re building on this year.
Watch the recap to see the impact we created together and what you can expect to experience again—only bigger and better.
Our Partners
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