2026 Winter Forum Registration

Please join us at our 17th Annual Rural Coalition Winter Forum and Networking Reception and Dinner!

Please see the snapshot below to help you and your delegation plan your participation. More details will follow soon.
Personal Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Organization (please write "N/A" if you are not participating as a member of an organization)*
E-mail*
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Phone Number*
Organization's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Delegation

We welcome our members to bring your delegations. For planning purposes, please enter your best current estimate of the number of delegates. If you are not ready to provide the name(s) and contact information of all of your delegates, do the best you can and we will follow up with you if information is missing. Please contact rel@ruralco.org if there are any changes to your delegation.
Your best estimate of the number of people in your delegation *
Please include any youth participants as well.
Are you registering a delegation? (if you are bringing youth select "Yes" to include them in your delegation)*

YesNo, just myself
Please provide the name, email address, and phone number for each member of your delegation.
Date you plan to arrive in D.C.

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Date
Date you plan to depart from D.C.

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Date

Lodging: Please book as soon as possible

Please book your hotel room at the Washington Plaza Hotel using the link below. Please complete your booking by December 15th, 2025. We ask that you guarantee it on your own credit card. This will assure you have your own confirmation number sent to your email address directly from the Washington Plaza Hotel. (If your plans change, please contact the Washington Plaza Hotel to cancel your reservation at least 72 hours before your reservation.) If you require assistance to book your hotel room(s), please contact Rahel Fekadu at Rahel@ruralco.org.
Please book your hotel room as soon as possible using this booking link.

Use the code RCWF26 to join Rural Coalition's room block and receive RC's rate.
Please select one of the following options regarding lodging:

I have booked my room(s) at the Washington Plaza HotelI have not yet booked my room(s) at the Washington Plaza Hotel.I/we do not need rooms

Scholarships

Rural Coalition Members and their delegations are eligible to request the support needed to assure your organization can participate. (Subject to Available Funds)
I/We request support for the following:

Coverage of RegistrationLodging support (To receive lodging support you must first make a reservation at https://tinyurl.com/26-RC-WF-WPH using code RCWF26)Travel Support
Work/Trade Volunteering

If you or any of your delegation members would like to volunteer at the Rural Coalition Winter Forum in exchange for free or reduced-cost participation in the Forum, please complete this form: https://ruralcoalition.jotform.com/252954448819068 and select the volunteer option on the ticketing page.

Accessibility & Agreements
Dietary Restrictions

Please indicate the number of delegates with the following dietary restrictions:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Shellfish Allergy
Nuts Allergy
Eggs Allergy
Other dietary restrictions and/or allergies: (please list):
Please describe any accessibility needs you or your delegation have.
AV Release:
Notice of Filming and Photography: By registering for participation in the Winter Forum, in person or virtually, you are participating in an event where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your registration and participation constitute your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the event and Rural Coalition, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news, and advertising. If you do not wish to be photographed, please check here and we will provide you with special identification to be excluded from recording. (We will confirm with the rest of your delegation at registration.)*

I consentI wish to be excludedI don't know yet
Assumption of Risks
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. Although the Rural Coalition has instituted reasonable practices in an attempt to lessen or reduce the spread of COVID-19, Rural Coalition cannot guarantee that you will never get exposed to the virus or get sick from it. I acknowledge that I benefit from my participation and I willingly engage in this Rural Coalition event. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with my participation at this Coalition event. I further agree to abide by the protocols for this Rural Coalition event in order to protect others. (We will confirm with the rest of your delegation at registration.)*

I agree

Ticket Options

Please select your preferred package, its quantity (the number of delegates you are registering), and your membership status. If you would like us to hold your tickets for payment at a later date, please select "submit" without entering your credit card details, and we will follow up with you. Please note: if you have youth in your delegation, please include them in the youth option below.

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Full Conference with Networking Reception and DinnerIncludes Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as the Networking Reception and Dinner on Friday

$350.00 QuantitySelect your membership status

Conference not including Networking Reception and DinnerIncludes Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

$250.00 Quantity

Just Wednesday of the Winter Forum, not including Networking Reception and DinnerIncludes light morning refreshments and lunch on the day of your participation

$125.00 Select your membership status

Just Thursday of the Winter Forum, not including Networking Reception and DinnerIncludes Breakfast and Lunch on the day of your participation

$125.00 Select your membership status

Just Friday of the Winter Forum, not including Networking Reception and Dinner 2Includes Breakfast and Lunch on the day of your participation

$125.00 Select your membership status

Networking Reception and DinnerFriday Evening, January 23, 2026

$100.00 Select your membership status

Youth ParticipantIncludes Full Conference with Networking Reception and Dinner

$ Free Quantity

Youth SponsorshipIf you would like to sponsor Youth participation at the RC Winter Forum, please add your donation here. For sponsorships above $1,000.00, please use code "SPONSOR" at checkout for complimentary Winter Forum tickets.

$150.00 Sponsorship Level

Volunteering in exchange for admissionVolunteer offers are not guaranteed. We will reach out to confirm or request that you register as a participant. If you would like to volunteer at our Winter Forum in exchange for a free or discounted ticket, please select this option and complete this form: https://ruralcoalition.jotform.com/252954448819068

$ Free Quantity

VIRTUAL participation

$ Free Quantity

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Personal Information

Delegation

Lodging: Please book as soon as possible

Scholarships

Work/Trade Volunteering

Accessibility & Agreements

Dietary Restrictions

AV Release:

Assumption of Risks

Ticket Options