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Here are some sample itineraries for typical Washington fly-in trips you can use as you plan your visit to DC.
Sample Agenda – 4-day Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrive in Washington, DC
- Welcome reception
- Dinner
Day 2
- Breakfast
- Briefing from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the current political climate & key issues affecting the local business community
- Meetings with federal agency officials
- Lunch with federal officials
- Tour of the White House
- Reception with federal officials
Day 3
- Breakfast
- Briefing on key issues affecting the local business community
- Meetings with members of Congress
- Lunch with policymakers
- Tour of the U.S. Capitol
- Reception with federal officials
Day 4
- Breakfast
- Debriefing on the trip
- Departure
Please note that this is just a sample itinerary and can be customized based on the specific needs of your organization.
Sample Agenda – 2-day Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrive in Washington, DC
- Policy briefings from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Welcome reception
- Dinner
- Optional Activity: Night Tour of the U.S. Capitol
Day 2
- Breakfast policy briefing
- Congressional briefings
- Lunch on your own
- Debriefing on the trip
- Departure
Please note that this is just a sample itinerary and can be customized based on the specific needs of your organization.
Sample Agenda – 1-Day Itinerary
Day 1
- Welcome reception and dinner
Day 2
- Breakfast meeting with policy briefing from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Congressional briefings
- Departure
Please note that this is just a sample itinerary and can be customized based on the specific needs of your organization.
Trip Guide
It is useful to provide a packet of information to your fly-in attendees before traveling. Here are some recommended items to include in your trip guide:
- Sponsors: Highlight the companies and individuals presenting the event at the beginning of the guide.
- Trip Contacts: List out staff members for attendees to contact with questions – staff from government affairs, events, and communications teams are good.
- Agenda: Break down the program agenda from arrival to conclusion. Be sure to include locations and transportation plans.
- Speaker Information: Include short bios for policy briefing speakers.
- Congressional Directory: List out congressional representatives your group will be meeting with. Include their office location, office phone number, and committee assignments.
- Blank Note Pages (if guide will be printed)
