AWB’s annual Policy Summit brings together employers and policy experts to build connections with fellow business leaders from across the state and learn about the current outlook on issues that impact employers and communities. The event features experts engaging in statewide policy discussions, thought-provoking and inspiring keynote speakers including former United States Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates. One of AWB’s signature events, Policy Summit is ideal for business leaders, owners, entrepreneurs, young professionals, policy experts and lawmakers who are interested in continuing the fight to keep our businesses open and our economy moving forward. This event supports our state’s foundation of innovation, entrepreneurship and world-class workforce by promoting connections between the state’s employers, policy experts and communities. Through the connections between these groups, the 2023 Policy Summit allows you to contribute to the innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity that is the foundation of our state’s business community.