--- title: 2023 NAIFA Congressional Conference description: NAIFA-Columbus members attending the 2023 NAIFA Congressional Conference image: https://columbus.naifa.org/hubfs/5-22-23%20NAIFA-Columbus%20Members%20at%20NAIFA%20National%20Congressional%20Conference%20in%20DC.jpg --- **** [![columbus-white-logo-1](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/columbus-white-logo-1.png?width=513&height=380&name=columbus-white-logo-1.png) ![columbus-logo](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/columbus-logo.png?width=513&height=380&name=columbus-logo.png) ](https://columbus.naifa.org/) [![Member Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2635471/b126081c-b72e-45f5-9c93-6cbdf5429646.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2635471/b126081c-b72e-45f5-9c93-6cbdf5429646) [**](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/2023-naifa-congressional-conference#tmpmodule_1639475195920126) ** ![slider-home-page](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/slider-home-page.jpg?width=1920&height=988&name=slider-home-page.jpg) ###### 3 min read # [2023 NAIFA Congressional Conference](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/2023-naifa-congressional-conference) By [NAIFA-Columbus](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-columbus) on May 25, 2023 11:45:26 AM ###### Topics: [Advocacy](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/topic/advocacy) [#NAIFAProud](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifaproud) [NAIFA-Columbus](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/topic/naifa-columbus) [Grassroots](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/topic/grassroots) ![](https://columbus.naifa.org/hubfs/5-22-23%20NAIFA-Columbus%20Members%20at%20NAIFA%20National%20Congressional%20Conference%20in%20DC.jpg) NAIFA's Congressional Conference is its signature grassroots advocacy event. Each year, we list the names of attendees who pledge to advocate for their clients, communities, and country.  NAIFA’s annual Congressional Conference is crucial to our grassroots advocacy strategy. The event brings NAIFA members together as a critical mass to advocate on behalf of their businesses, clients, consumers, and the insurance and financial services industry. It provides targeted advocacy training with briefings on specific legislative issues, best practices for conducting congressional meetings, and tips for developing impactful long-term relationships with legislators. [NAIFA-Columbus President, Scott Blake](https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakewealthpartners/) shared the following on his experience at the conference: "Whirlwind, but productive few days in Washington with [NAIFA](https://www.linkedin.com/company/naifa/) meeting with legislators from across our state to discuss the issues that affect our clients and industry the most.". Please enjoy some of the photos we were able to capture from our experience during our time in DC. [#NAIFAproud](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=naifaproud). | ![Congressman Mike Carey with NAIFA-Columbus Members on Speakers Balcony](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Congressman%20Mike%20Carey%20with%20NAIFA-Columbus%20Members%20on%20Speakers%20Balcony.jpg?width=1280&height=960&name=Congressman%20Mike%20Carey%20with%20NAIFA-Columbus%20Members%20on%20Speakers%20Balcony.jpg) Congressman Mike Carey with NAIFA-Columbus Members on Speaker's Balcony | ![Congressman Mike Carey with NAIFA-Columbus Members](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Congressman%20Mike%20Carey%20with%20NAIFA-Columbus%20Members.jpg?width=1280&height=960&name=Congressman%20Mike%20Carey%20with%20NAIFA-Columbus%20Members.jpg) Congressman Mike Carey with NAIFA-Columbus Members | | --- | --- | | ![5-22-23 NAIFA Members at NAIFA National Congressional Conference in DC-1](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/5-22-23%20NAIFA%20Members%20at%20NAIFA%20National%20Congressional%20Conference%20in%20DC-1.jpg?width=1280&height=960&name=5-22-23%20NAIFA%20Members%20at%20NAIFA%20National%20Congressional%20Conference%20in%20DC-1.jpg) 5-22-23 NAIFA Members at NAIFA National Congressional Conference in DC | ![US Capitol Interior 2-1](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/US%20Capitol%20Interior%202-1.jpg?width=293&height=220&name=US%20Capitol%20Interior%202-1.jpg) US Capitol Interior | | ![5-23-23 NAIFA-Ohio Members meeting with Legislative Aide for Senator JD Vance](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/5-23-23%20NAIFA-Ohio%20Members%20meeting%20with%20Legislative%20Aide%20for%20Senator%20JD%20Vance.jpg?width=960&height=1280&name=5-23-23%20NAIFA-Ohio%20Members%20meeting%20with%20Legislative%20Aide%20for%20Senator%20JD%20Vance.jpg) 5-23-23 NAIFA-Ohio Members meeting with Legislative Aide for Senator JD Vance | ![View from the Speakers Balcony](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/View%20from%20the%20Speakers%20Balcony.jpg?width=960&height=1280&name=View%20from%20the%20Speakers%20Balcony.jpg) View from the Speaker's Balcony | | ![US Library of Congress-1](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/US%20Library%20of%20Congress-1.jpg?width=1280&height=960&name=US%20Library%20of%20Congress-1.jpg) US Library of Congress | ![US Capitol 2-1](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/US%20Capitol%202-1.jpg?width=1280&height=960&name=US%20Capitol%202-1.jpg) US Capitol 2 | ![5-22-23 NAIFA-Columbus Members at NAIFA National Congressional Conference in DC](https://columbus.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/5-22-23%20NAIFA-Columbus%20Members%20at%20NAIFA%20National%20Congressional%20Conference%20in%20DC.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=5-22-23%20NAIFA-Columbus%20Members%20at%20NAIFA%20National%20Congressional%20Conference%20in%20DC.jpg)5-22-23 NAIFA-Columbus Members at NAIFA National Congressional Conference in DC   - 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