States Leading the Way at ALEC’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Orlando
"Lawmakers and policy leaders gather to share ideas and advance state-based solutions."
ORLANDO, FL — Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) kicks off its 53rd Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, running through Friday, July 24. As the nation’s premier gathering of state legislators and policy leaders, the ALEC Annual Meeting brings together more than 1,700 elected officials, policy experts, and business leaders to collaborate on solutions rooted in limited government, free markets and federalism.
Attendees at this year’s meeting will hear from a distinguished lineup of leaders, including:
- Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Hon. Alexander Yui, Taiwanese Ambassador to the United States
- Hugh Hewitt, nationally syndicated radio host and commentator
- Mark Weatherford, Global Vice President of Cybersecurity Strategy at NVIDIA
- Hon. Steve Crisafulli, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
- Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma
- Erika Donalds, Chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute
- Mike Kehoe, Governor of Missouri
- Bob McClure, President and CEO of the James Madison Institute
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS WILL BE LIVESTREAMED HERE
Throughout the three-day event, ALEC members will participate in workshops, plenary sessions, and task force meetings to debate and vote on model policies addressing some of the most urgent challenges facing the states. Topics this year include artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure, election integrity, energy affordability, and economic competitiveness.
“As our members gather in Florida for ALEC’s 53rd Annual Meeting, I’m proud to welcome them to a state that has demonstrated how principled, state-led policy can expand opportunity and deliver results for its citizens. It’s an honor to host this year’s meeting in a state that has set the standard for education freedom and economic competitiveness. By sharing our successes and learning from one another, we can continue advancing policies that strengthen the states and improve the lives of the people we serve,” said Florida Representative Demi Busatta, ALEC National Chair.
This week, ALEC members will consider more than 90 draft model policies across an array of issue areas ranging from artificial intelligence in healthcare and Medicaid reform, to government oversight and foreign influence. These conversations will take place in ALEC’s member-led task forces, which operate as the nation’s most robust incubators of policy innovation.
The Hugh Hewitt Show will broadcast live from the Annual Meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, featuring conversations with ALEC leaders on state policy successes, emerging challenges, and priorities for the year ahead.
“The ALEC Annual Meeting showcases the strength of federalism and the critical role states play in developing solutions that work,” said ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson. “Across the country, state leaders are advancing policies that promote innovation, protect individual liberty, and expand opportunity for their citizens. By bringing lawmakers and policy experts together, ALEC creates a forum where leaders develop solutions to meet the challenges facing states today.”
The ALEC Annual Meeting will also highlight how state leaders are protecting free enterprise, advancing regulatory freedom and creating an environment where innovation can thrive.
WEDNESDAY, July 22
Opening Session — 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Keynote speakers: Bob McClure, President and CEO of the James Madison Institute; Hon. Steve Crisafulli, Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives; Erika Donalds, Chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute; and Hugh Hewitt, host of The Hugh Hewitt Show
THURSDAY, July 23
Morning Session — 8:00am – 9:00am
Keynote speakers: Stephen Moore, economist; Steve DelBianco, President and CEO of NetChoice; Phil Gramm, former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate; and Gov. Mike Kehoe (MO) (virtual remarks)
Afternoon Session — 12:30pm – 1:45pm
Keynote speakers: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Eva Moskowitz, founder and CEO of Success Academy; Rep. Jennifer Canady (FL); and Rep. Demi Busatta (FL)
FRIDAY, July 24
Morning Session — 8:00am – 9:00am
Keynote speakers: Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research; Gov. Kevin Stitt (OK); and Hon. Alexander Yui, Taiwanese Ambassador to the United States
Closing Session — 12:30pm – 1:45pm
Speakers: Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff (virtual remarks); and Mark Weatherford, Global Vice President of Cybersecurity Strategy at NVIDIA
VIEW LIVESTREAM VIDEO OF THE GENERAL SESSIONS HERE.
The Hugh Hewitt Show
Wednesday, July 22 – 3pm – 6pm
Thursday, July 23 – 3pm – 6pm