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Annual LULAC National Legislative Conference
Unity Awards 2026

Washington, DC · February 24, 2026 · Save the Date

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Annual LULAC National Legislative Conference

Conference

We will conduct a policy summit with Members of Congress, their staff, and Hispanic leaders on Wednesday to address key policy priorities for 2026. Also, several panels of experts will be discussing issues of key importance to the Hispanic community, such as health care, comprehensive immigration reform, technology, education, and civic engagement.

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Unity Awards 2026

Gala

The LULAC National Legislative Conference and Awards Gala highlights critical legislative issues affecting Hispanic Americans and recognizes key leaders who have served the Hispanic community well. This conference also celebrates the 97th anniversary of LULAC, which was formed on February 17, 1929.

Conference Speakers

Past Speakers

Sister Norma Pimentel

Executive Director, Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley

Edward James Olmos

American actor and social activist

Maya Wiley

President and CEO, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Derrick Johnson

President and CEO, NAACP

Aaron D. Ford

Attorney General, State of Nevada

Gaby Pacheco

President and CEO, TheDream.US

Rebecca Pringle

President, National Education Association

Brett Matulis

Communities Program Director, ecoAmerica

At the heart of our mission lies a steadfast belief in the transformative power of education accessible to everyone. The LULAC Academy is dedicated to transforming the rich knowledge and values of LULAC into meaningful educational experiences for learners from all walks of life. We foster a culture of analytical thinking and encourage our students to develop crucial life skills and values, such as equity, that are essential for their growth.

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Location

Fairmont Washington DC Hotel

The 2026 LULAC National Legislative Conference will be held at the Fairmont Washington DC Hotel, the hotel is located in the heart of the capital and is the perfect home base to set out and discover the wonder of Washington, D.C. Located in the fashionable West End and adjacent to the historic Georgetown, Fairmont welcomes guests to a place named “Best Hotel for a Staycation” by Modern Luxury’s DC Magazine in 2022. We partner with local farmers, producers, winemakers, distilleries and breweries to not only showcase the best of our region, just one part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability in our local communities.