Three sessions, three perspectives on what it takes to win in state government affairs right now.
June 29 | 2:30 pm ET — 2026 State Sessions: What Happened, What’s Next
July 8 | 1:00 pm ET — Future Proof Your State Government Affairs Team
July 15 | 3:00 pm ET — How State Government Affairs Pros Are Using AI Right Now
The 2026 state legislative sessions are wrapping up, if they haven’t already, and the next cycle is already taking shape. Join us for three conversations with the lobbyists, government affairs pros, and AI experts who are closest to what’s happening on the ground.
The dust is still settling on 2026 — and the smartest state affairs teams are already planning for 2027. Three state lobbyists share what defined this year’s sessions and what they’re watching next.
What passed, what stalled, and what surprised them
The issues gaining momentum heading into 2027
How teams are adapting their strategies in real time
Speakers
Andy Hackman
Principal Lobbysit, Serlin Haley
Henry Mohn
VP, Illinois State Government Relations, McGuireWoods Consulting
Holly Deshields
Sr. VP and Director, State Government Relations, McGuireWoods Consulting
Future Proof Your State Government Affairs Team
📅 July 8 | 1 pm ET/10 am PT
Stop fighting the “Generic AI” noise. Quorum CEO & Co-founder Alex Wirth breaks down how state government affairs teams are moving from AI experimentation to AI advantage.
Why AI-native teams are pulling ahead — and fast
The workflows and tools making the biggest difference
What it actually takes to build an AI-native state affairs operation
Speaker
Alex Wirth
Co-founder & CEO, Quorum
How State Government Affairs Pros Are Using AI Right Now
📅 July 15 | 3 pm ET/12 pm PT
AI adoption is accelerating, but what does it actually look like day to day? Hear directly from practitioners inside Quorum’s AI Inner Circle.
Real workflows from real state government affairs professionals
What’s working, what isn’t, and what’s next
Lessons you can bring back to your team immediately
Speakers
Justan Rice
Director of State Government Affairs, Libertas Institute
Manny Heer
Senior Manager, State and Local Government Relations, Phillips
