Events

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Receptions in the capitol cities we cover, the national legislative conferences we sponsor, and the Best in Government Affairs awards we host. Come say hello.

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Events

Where we've been, and where we're headed.

Every hosted event, in date order — photos from the ones behind us, an invite for the ones still ahead.

July 2, 2026

USLege Annual Hackathon

Joe B. Hogsett Theater, Austin, Texas · Hosted by USLege

Our annual company hackathon: the full USLege team broke into three groups, built new product features over the course of a week-long offsite, then pitched and demoed what they built live on stage in front of an audience of our customers.

Attendees checking in at the registration table for the Texas Hackathon at the Joe B. Hogsett Theater
Check-in and registration
Jess greeting arriving guests at the Texas Hackathon
Welcoming guests as they arrive
Two hackathon competitors in cowboy hats in front of the Alamo 'never surrender' quote wall
In front of the "never surrender" wall
A team presenting their 'Texan Roots' pitch on stage at the Texas Hackathon
Pitching "Texan Roots" on stage
A presenter in a teal blazer speaking to the crowd during the pitch competition
Mid-pitch to the crowd
A competitor in sunglasses and a teal blazer striking a pose on stage next to the emcee
A little showmanship on stage
A team in cowboy hats celebrating on stage during the 2026 USLege Pitch Competition
Team celebration mid-competition
Wide overhead view of the Texas Hackathon audience and stage screens from the balcony
The full house, from the balcony
The Overall Winner reveal on the big screen inside the Joe B. Hogsett Theater
The Overall Winner reveal
The emcee announcing Team 3, License to Bill, as the overall champion
Team 3, "License to Bill," takes it
The winning team hugging each other after being announced overall champion
The winning team celebrates
The 'License to Bill' branded winner screens on stage at the Joe B. Hogsett Theater
"License to Bill," officially champions
Guests mingling under the Joe B. Hogsett Theater marquee after the event
Winding down after the big reveal
Guests networking and chatting after the Texas Hackathon pitch competition
Catching up after the show
A group of guests networking near the registration area after the event
More conversations in the lobby
April 15–16, 2026

Texas Senate Republican Caucus Gala & Golf Tournament

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, Cedar Creek, Texas · Hosted by the Texas Senate Republican Caucus

USLege joined the Texas Senate Republican Caucus for their annual black-tie gala and golf tournament.

Laura Davis laughing with a fellow guest at the Senate Republican Caucus black-tie gala reception
At the reception, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
Laura Davis and a guest posing in front of the sponsor thank-you screen at the Senate Republican Caucus Gala
In front of the sponsor screen
Four golfers posing together on the course at the Senate Republican Caucus Golf Tournament
Out on the course
A group seated at a dinner table during the Senate Republican Caucus Gala
Dinner and conversation
Laura Davis posing with a fellow guest in the ballroom hallway at the Senate Republican Caucus Gala
Between the ballroom and the bar
Five golfers posing together on the course at the Senate Republican Caucus Golf Tournament
Another foursome (plus one)
Five golfers posing together near the clubhouse at the Senate Republican Caucus Golf Tournament
Ready to tee off
Two golfers celebrating on the course at the Senate Republican Caucus Golf Tournament
Celebrating a good shot
Three guests posing together with the live band performing in the background at the Senate Republican Caucus Gala
Dressed up, band playing behind
A group of guests posing together at the Senate Republican Caucus Gala
A full table of guests
April 23, 2026

Best in Government Affairs Awards, Texas

Speakeasy, Austin, Texas · Hosted by USLege

A sold-out celebration honoring the top lobbyists, advocates, and government affairs teams in Texas, nominated and judged by their peers.

Laura Davis handing an award trophy to a winner at the Best in Government Affairs Awards Texas
Presenting a Best in GA trophy
Laura Davis chatting with a guest wearing her name tag at the Best in Government Affairs Awards
Catching up before the show
Three guests posing together at the Best in Government Affairs Awards Texas
Nominees, all smiles
Eric Davis, USLege founder, speaking into a microphone on stage under a Kabaret Room neon sign
Eric Davis emceeing the awards
A large group of award winners posing together on stage holding their trophies
This year's Best in GA winners
Laura Davis posing with five Lobby Legend award winners in front of the USLege step-and-repeat backdrop
The Lobby Legend winners
A group of award winners holding trophies in front of the USLege step-and-repeat backdrop
More winners, more trophies
Eric Davis speaking into a microphone on stage under the Speakeasy and Kabaret Room neon signs
Eric Davis working the crowd
A large group of guests, including a baby, posing together in front of the USLege step-and-repeat backdrop
The extended USLege family
A speaker addressing the seated crowd at the Best in Government Affairs Awards Texas
Remarks from the stage
A group of award winners with trophies posing together on stage under the Kabaret Room sign
Another round of winners
Laura Davis posing with two guests in front of the USLege step-and-repeat backdrop
Laura Davis with fellow guests
February 2, 2026

Capitol Confidential Pro: A Conversation with Gov. Hochul

Hearst Media Center, New York · Hosted by USLege and Hearst

Co-founder Laura Davis joined Capitol Confidential Pro, powered by USLege, for a conversation with New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

The empty Capitol Confidential Pro stage set with a New York State Capitol backdrop before the taping
Setting the stage
A title slide reading USLege Founder Laura Davis on screen at the Capitol Confidential Pro taping
Laura Davis takes the podium
Governor Kathy Hochul seated on stage with a co-host at the Capitol Confidential Pro taping, with a New York State Capitol backdrop
Governor Hochul on stage
Governor Kathy Hochul speaking into a microphone at the Capitol Confidential Pro taping
In conversation
December 16, 2025

CSG National Conference

Chicago, Illinois · The Council of State Governments

The USLege team exhibited at CSG's national conference in Chicago.

Three USLege team members posing together at the CSG National Conference in Chicago
The team in Chicago
Three USLege team members posing together at the Field Museum during the CSG National Conference
A stop at the Field Museum
December 8, 2025

ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit

The American Legislative Exchange Council

The USLege team exhibited at ALEC's States & Nation Policy Summit.

USLege team members posing in front of the ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit stage backdrop
In front of the main stage
USLege team members wearing ALEC conference lanyards
On the show floor
Three USLege team members posing together at the ALEC podium
At the ALEC podium
Three USLege team members posing together in the conference hotel lobby
In the hotel lobby
November 26, 2025

SGAC Annual Meeting

State Government Affairs Council

USLege joined SGAC members for their annual meeting, including an early-morning group fun run before the day's sessions kicked off.

A small group of SGAC attendees gathered before an early-morning fun run
Early risers before the fun run
A larger group of SGAC attendees gathered under the hotel portico before the fun run
The group, ready to go
An SGAC attendee taking a group photo before the fun run
Getting the group shot in
An SGAC attendee photographing the group before the early-morning fun run
One more photo before the run
A group of SGAC attendees gathered under the hotel portico before the fun run
Waiting on stragglers
A group of SGAC attendees chatting under the hotel portico before the fun run
Early-morning conversation
November 18, 2025

Texas Dynamism: Powering the Next Economic Frontier

Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, Texas · Hosted by the Texas Association of Business

Co-founder Laura Davis joined senior leaders from Amazon, OpenAI, and Meta on the opening AI & the Texas Advantage panel, discussing how AI-native startups like USLege are positioning Texas as America's AI powerhouse. Read the press release →

Laura Davis speaking on the Texas Dynamism panel, shown on the jumbotron screen
Laura Davis on the AI & the Texas Advantage panel
Wide shot of the Texas Dynamism main stage with Laura Davis speaking on screen
The main stage, Boeing Center at Tech Port
A fellow panelist speaking on the Texas Dynamism jumbotron, with Laura Davis seated at the end of the panel
On the panel: AI & the Texas Advantage
The Texas Dynamism main stage and signage from the audience
Powering the Next Economic Frontier
Laura Davis speaking into a microphone on the Texas Dynamism panel
Laura Davis on the panel
Laura Davis speaking on the Texas Dynamism panel, gesturing while she talks
Making a point on stage
June 2, 2025

USLege Texas Sine Die Celebration

USLege HQ, Austin, Texas · Hosted by USLege

A live band, llamas, and the whole USLege team celebrating the end of the Texas legislative session with the Capitol community at USLege HQ — featuring a performance by country music legend Aaron Watson.

Laura Davis speaking into a microphone on stage at the USLege Sine Die Celebration
Laura Davis addressing the crowd
The USLege team posing with two llamas in front of a USLege balloon arch backdrop
The team (and some special guests)
Wide shot of the Sine Die Celebration venue with a live band and a large crowd
The scene: live music and a packed backyard
Group photo of USLege team members and guests in front of the USLege balloon arch banner
Team and guests at the USLege backdrop
A large crowd of guests mingling at the Sine Die Celebration with an American flag overhead
Capitol community, out celebrating
Laura Davis and USLege team members on stage cheering
On stage with the team
Guests cheering and singing along on stage at the Sine Die Celebration
Sing-along on stage
Country music legend Aaron Watson performing live at the USLege Sine Die Celebration
Aaron Watson, live
A large group of USLege team members and guests posing together in front of the USLege step-and-repeat backdrop
The whole crew, together
Two guests in cowboy hats posing with a friend in front of framed prints
Texas style, indoors
Two guests smiling and enjoying drinks together outdoors at the Sine Die Celebration
Cheers to the end of session
Guests mingling and chatting during a reception at the Sine Die Celebration
Catching up indoors
Three guests posing together on the porch at the Sine Die Celebration
More friendly faces
A crowded porch scene with guests mingling near a lit-up cactus sign
The porch, packed wall to wall
A group on stage singing along with hands raised at the Sine Die Celebration
Singing along on stage
A couple posing together at the Sine Die Celebration
All smiles at the party
A larger group posed together on the stage at the Sine Die Celebration
The whole gang on stage
The USLege team singing together on stage under string lights at the Sine Die Celebration
One more song with the team
A group posing together backstage with phones out at the Sine Die Celebration
Between songs backstage
A live band performing on stage at the Sine Die Celebration
Live music all afternoon
The lead singer performing live with his band at the Sine Die Celebration
The band, up close
Two guests smiling together and holding drinks at the Sine Die Celebration
Great company, great weather
Two guests smiling together at the Sine Die Celebration
Old friends at the party
Next up September 16, 2026

Best in Government Affairs Winners Event

Albany, New York · Hosted by USLege

Celebrating the New York winners of Best in Government Affairs with an evening reception during our New York week.

ReceptionRegister here →
November 9, 2026 · Upcoming

Taste of Texas Event

Austin, Texas · Hosted by USLege

An evening of wine tasting for the Texas government affairs community, about 100 guests.

ReceptionRequest an invite →
On the road

Conferences where you can find us.

The national and regional legislative conferences where the USLege team is exhibiting or attending. Come by our booth and get a demo any time, or book a time with one of our state directors at the conference so we're ready for you.

August 24 to 27, 2026

SPN Annual Meeting

Orlando, Florida

State Policy Network's annual gathering of state-focused policy organizations. Come by the USLege booth and get a demo any time, or set a time with one of our state directors in advance.

ExhibitingBook a state director →
August 30 to September 2, 2026

CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference

St. Paul, Minnesota

The Council of State Governments' Midwestern meeting. Members of our sales and state teams will be on site.

AttendingSet a time →
December 3 to 6, 2026

CSG National Conference

Anaheim, California

USLege is sponsoring and exhibiting at the Council of State Governments' national conference. Come see the platform live at our booth.

Sponsor & exhibitSet a time →
December 2026 · Dates being finalized

NCSL Capital Forum

Washington, D.C.

NCSL's policy forum in the capital. The USLege team plans to be there in force as states head into the 2027 sessions.

AttendingBook a state director →
Best in Government Affairs

The awards the profession actually wants to win.

Every cycle, USLege honors the top lobbyists, advocates, and government affairs teams in the states we cover, nominated and judged by their peers, and celebrated in person.

Texas winners → New York winners → New York awards ceremony, September 16 →
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