All Western legislators are members of CSG West and are invited to attend the Annual Meeting.
For all questions about the Annual Meeting, please contact csgwam@csg.org.
(Schedule as of January 14, 2025)
Tuesday, September 16
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00-6:00 p.m. | Registration Opens Attendees are asked to check in at the registration desk to receive meeting information and credentials. |
| 2:00-5:30 p.m. | CSG West Nominating Committee (Invite Only) Based on the bipartisan rotation, the Nominating Committee will consider Democratic candidates for the 2026 vice chair position, which will rotate to the role of chair in 2028. Applicants must be members of the Executive Committee. Reach out to Edgar Ruiz to learn more. |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | – WLA Alumni Reception – Friends & Family Meet n’ Greet |
| 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Wyoming Welcome Dinner CSG West Chair Rep. Mike Yin, alongside the Wyoming host committee, will welcome legislative colleagues, experts, and guests at this kickoff of the 78th CSG West Annual Meeting. |
| 8:00-10:00 p.m. | Networking Event–Wyoming Night (Invite Only) A special event hosted by Wyoming for legislators and meeting sponsors. |
Wednesday, September 17
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Registration Open Attendees are asked to check in at the registration desk to receive meeting information and credentials. |
| 7:30-8:15 a.m. | Opening Ceremony and Breakfast Open to all registered attendees and guests, this morning’s breakfast will feature the Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony. Following the posting of the colors, pledge of allegiance, and national anthem, CSG West Chair, Representative Mike Yin will offer an official welcome to kick off the meeting activities. |
| 8:30-10:00 a.m. | Chair’s Forum 1 Each year, the CSG West Chair identifies key topics that spotlight pressing issues for Western states. Under the leadership of the 2025 CSG West Chair, Wyoming Representative Mike Yin, this year’s Chair’s Forums will explore emerging issues, engage policymakers on state-specific approaches, and highlight innovative strategies that enhance legislation and drive regional outcomes. |
| 8:30-10:00 a.m. | Annual Legislative Training Assembly (ALTA) Complimenting the knowledge sharing of policy sessions, participants are invited to engage in a session dedicated to sharpening leadership skills. |
| 8:30-9:20 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 1 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 8:30-9:20 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 2 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 3 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break at the Capitol Connections Café A great place to connect with colleagues, the Capitol Connections Café welcomes attendees to sit, sip, and recharge between sessions. |
| 10:30-12:30 p.m. | Wildfires & Disaster Preparedness This session will provide a critical space for policymakers to address the growing challenges of wildfires and natural disasters. Hosted by the newly formed CSG West Wildfires & Disaster Preparedness Committee, key areas of focus will include prevention, mitigation, and preparedness strategies, as well as protecting communities, ecosystems, and economic assets. Discussions will also explore the financial impacts of disasters and promote enhanced state-federal coordination to strengthen responses and recovery efforts. |
| 10:30-11:20 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 4 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 10:30-12:30 p.m. | Westrends This session offers a unique forum for legislators to examine and respond to the demographic, economic, and cultural trends shaping the West’s future. Led by the CSG West Westrends Board, discussions will focus on the pace and impact of these trends, providing policymakers with actionable insights and strategies to navigate emerging challenges and opportunities. This session aims to equip leaders with the tools to enhance the quality of life for residents across the Western states. |
| 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 5 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 12:45-2:15 p.m. | General Session Lunch with Keynote |
| 2:30-3:20 p.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 6 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Energy & The Grid This session will provide legislators with a collaborative forum to examine energy policy and grid-related issues across all levels of government. Hosted by the CSG West & The Grid Committee, discussions will center on advancing a resilient, sustainable energy grid that meets the West’s growing demands while ensuring reliability and adaptability for future needs. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Technology & The Future of Work This session will provide Western policymakers with a forward-looking venue to discuss technological advancements transforming industries, jobs, and society. Hosted by the CSG West Technology & The Future of Work Committee, areas of focus will include artificial intelligence, automation, online collaboration tools, and additive manufacturing, as well as their broader social, economic, and policy implications. The session will aim to equip legislators with insights to address challenges and harness opportunities in the evolving workplace. |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 7 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Sponsored Receptions |
| Free night |
Thursday, September 18
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Registration Open Attendees are asked to check in at the registration desk to receive meeting information and credentials. |
| 7:30-8:15 a.m. | General Breakfast Start your day of sessions with a delicious breakfast open to all registered attendees. |
| 7:30-8:15 a.m. | Private Sector Forum Breakfast (invite only) |
| 8:30-10:00 a.m. | Chair’s Forum 2 Each year, the CSG West Chair identifies key topics that spotlight pressing issues for Western states. Under the leadership of the 2025 CSG West Chair, Wyoming Representative Mike Yin, this year’s Chair’s Forums will explore emerging issues, engage policymakers on state-specific approaches, and highlight innovative strategies that enhance legislation and drive regional outcomes. |
| 8:30-10:00 a.m. | Policy Program: TBD |
| 8:30-9:20 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 8 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 9:30-10:20 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 9 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break at the Capitol Connections Café A great place to connect with colleagues, the Capitol Connections Café welcomes attendees to sit, sip, and recharge between sessions. |
| 10:30-11:20 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 10 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 10:30-12:30 p.m. | Health & Human Services This session will provide a forum for legislators to exchange ideas and share best practices on pressing health and human services challenges. Hosted by the CSG West Health & Human Services Committee, discussions will focus on critical issues such as healthcare access, affordability, and service delivery, while fostering collaboration to develop innovative solutions that improve outcomes and strengthen communities across the West. |
| 10:30-12:30 p.m. | Housing This session will offer a platform for policymakers to engage in meaningful discussions on housing challenges affecting the Western region. Hosted by the CSG West Housing Committee, key focus areas will include housing supply, affordability, regulatory frameworks, and opportunities for state-federal collaboration. By sharing information and best practices, this session aims to identify actionable solutions that address housing needs and foster stable, thriving communities. |
| 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 11 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 12:45-2:15 p.m. | General Session Lunch with Keynote: Lynsey Dyer Open lunch to all registered attendees. Lynsey Dyer is a professional skier, award-winning filmmaker, and advocate for outdoor recreation and conservation, known for turning the impossible into reality. As co-founder of SheJumps.org, she has inspired over 100,000 women and girls to connect with the outdoors. Her groundbreaking film Pretty Faces, the first all-female action sports film, raised $113K on Kickstarter, sold out 100 grassroots screenings, and helped make the ski industry more inclusive. A published photographer, Lynsey’s work in National Geographic earned “Best of the Year” recognition and launched the Bing platform. She made history as the first woman to land the 75-foot Fat Bastard cliff outside Jackson Hole, earning multiple Female Skier of the Year titles from Powder and Freeskier Magazines. A TEDx speaker and host of ShowingUP with Lynsey Dyer, she inspires audiences with stories of overcoming barriers, advancing outdoor tourism, and preserving wilderness. Lynsey has spoken for TEDx, Google, Silicon Valley Bank, and YPO, empowering leaders to embrace adventure and drive economic and environmental impact. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Education & Workforce Development This session will explore innovative strategies and solutions to advance education and workforce readiness across the West. Hosted by the CSG West Education & Workforce Development Committee, discussions will cover the full P-20 education continuum, emphasizing the development of a skilled workforce through proven workforce programs, lifelong learning models, and data-driven approaches. Legislators will also examine successful strategies for preparing individuals and communities to meet the demands of a changing economy. |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Agriculture & Water This session will offer legislators a platform to exchange insights and strategies on key policy areas such as food supply, food security, and water resource management. Hosted by the CSG West Agriculture & Water Committee, the discussion will highlight emerging agriculture and water challenges while fostering collaboration to develop sustainable solutions that strengthen the Western region. |
| 2:30-3:20 p.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 12 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 13 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | 2026 Annual Meeting Utah Kick-Off Reception CSG West Chair-Elect, Utah Senator Todd Weiler, invites you to kick off the 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled for July 2026 in Salt Lake City. |
| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Dinner at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Rendezvous Lodge |
Friday, September 19
| 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Registration Open Attendees are asked to check in at the registration desk to receive meeting information and credentials. |
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Grab a tasty breakfast before sessions! Open to all registered attendees. |
| 8:30-10:00 a.m. | Programming – TBD |
| 8:30-10:00 a.m. | Chair’s Forum 3 Each year, the CSG West Chair identifies key topics that spotlight pressing issues for Western states. Under the leadership of the 2025 CSG West Chair, Wyoming Representative Mike Yin, this year’s Chair’s Forums will explore emerging issues, engage policymakers on state-specific approaches, and highlight innovative strategies that enhance legislation and drive regional outcomes. |
| 8:30-9:20 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 14 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Legislative Learning Lab 15 Legislative Learning Labs provide private sector experts an opportunity to host educational forums that address critical issues facing state legislatures. Delivered in a nonpartisan setting, these sessions are designed to share information and engage participants in conversation around industry innovations and resources. |
| 10:30-12:30 p.m. | Programming – TBD |
| 10:30-12:30 p.m. | Executive Committee Session (Invite only) |
Sessions are open to all registered attendees unless otherwise noted.