AAMVA staff attended and exhibited at the National Conference of State Legislatures' (NCSL) 2026 Legislative Summit, held July 27–29 in Chicago at McCormick Place. The summit is the nation's largest gathering of state legislators and legislative staff, drawing attendees from all 50 states and U.S. territories for three days of policy sessions, committee meetings, and networking on the issues shaping state government. AAMVA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Cian Cashin, alongside AAMVA’s Manager of Government Affairs, Andrew Guevara, and AAMVA’s Marketing and Communications manager, Amanda McDaniel represented AAMVA and staffed a booth in the Exhibit Hall, engaging with legislators and staff on driver licensing, vehicle titling, digital identity and motor vehicle administration priorities.

Several summit sessions aligned closely with AAMVA's policy portfolio. "Modern Identity: The Future of Digital Credentials" examined how states are implementing digital IDs and the policy frameworks needed to support them. "Fast-Lane Transportation Financing: P3 Risks and Rewards" unpacked public-private partnership models for surface transportation projects. On the cybersecurity front, "Guardians of the Galaxy of Digital Threats" explored how states are building "whole of state" security resiliency amid rising attacks and shifting federal support, while "How States Can Fight Cybercrime" covered fraud tactics and how states can strengthen detection and prosecution — both bearing on the data integrity and fraud-prevention concerns central to operations. AAMVA continues to be grateful for and engaged with NCSL on our shared missions of transportation safety, securing identities, and saving lives.