AAPC 2026 Southeast Regional Conference
May 11–12, 2026 | Nashville, TN
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Navigate the realities of campaigning in the modern Southeast as demographic change, evolving media, and new technologies reshape how campaigns are run.
Join political consultants and campaign professionals from across the region for a full day of real-world strategy, peer learning, and regional insights you can apply in the 2026 cycle.
WHY ATTEND
Regional intelligence you can use: What’s actually moving voters in the Southeast.
Practical strategy, not theory: Lessons from campaigns operating on the ground today.
Smarter media and messaging: How to navigate complex DMAs and local influence authentically.
Peer-driven conversations: Candid discussions with practitioners facing the same challenges.
Built for 2026: Insights designed to inform decisions you’ll be making this cycle.
BETTER WITH MEMBERSHIP
AAPC members receive:
THE POWER OF REGIONAL CONFERENCES
AAPC's Regional Conferences are designed to encourage connection. With an audience of roughly 125 attendees, the format creates more space for conversation, idea-sharing, and relationship-building with peers working in the same political landscape.
You’ll get the insight and expertise AAPC is known for, paired with an environment that makes it easy to engage, connect, and continue the conversation beyond the sessions.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Across a full day of programming, attendees will gain practical insight into what’s shaping campaigns in the Southeast:
Apply AI with confidence by understanding how campaigns are using it for content and creative today, where the risks lie, and how ethics and regulation are evolving.
Anticipate the midterms with a clearer view of the demographic shifts, migration patterns, and voter blocs driving turnout and persuasion across the region.
Strengthen your team pipeline through data-informed strategies for recruiting and retaining emerging political talent in a high-turnover landscape.
Activate trusted local voices by learning how campaigns partner with community leaders and creators—authentically and compliantly.
Spend smarter on media with real-world lessons on building efficient media mixes across overlapping DMAs and avoiding common budget traps heading into 2026.
ABOUT AAPC
The American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) unites the strategists, creators, and innovators who shape campaigns and strengthen democracy. As the largest bipartisan network of its kind, AAPC represents more than 2,100 members worldwide. The association drives professional excellence, promotes ethical standards, and provides education, mentorship, and advocacy to advance the future of the industry. Learn more at theaapc.org.
