2026 SMACNA Washington, DC Leadership Conference

Join fellow SMACNA leaders in Washington, DC, for this event focusing on key regulatory and legislative issues facing our industry.

Venues & Accommodations

The Royal Sonesta, Washington DC, Capitol Hill
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001

Hotel Reservations: The room block for this event is now closed. If you have questions about your accommodations or need a reservation, please reach out to Erica Linskey at elinskey@smacna.org

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Speaker Bios

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(Speakers subject to change due to availability)

Preliminary Conference Schedule 

Wednesday, May 6

• 2:00 – 5:00 PM: Registration, West Atrium Gallery (Level 2) 

• 4:00 – 5:15 PM: Welcome Reception, Royal Sonesta West Atrium Gallery (Level 2). Sponsored by Federated Insurance 

• 5:15 – 5:30 PM: Shuttle pick-up for Nats vs Twins at Nationals Ballpark, Royal Sonesta Lobby Entrance (Massachusetts Avenue); please review ballpark bag policy. Tickets will be transferred by MLB App closer to game time. If you have not received your ticket, please email Stan Kolbe at skolbe@smacna.org or Belen Pifel at bpifel@smacna.org  

• 5:30 PM: Shuttle departs Royal Sonesta (return transportation is not provided) 

• 6:45 PM: First Pitch Nationals vs Twins in Lincoln Suites #9 & #10. 
  Suite sponsored by Stamped Fittings 

Thursday, May 7

• 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Registration, Royal Sonesta PH Registration (PH Level) 

• 7:00 – 8:00 AM: Breakfast, Royal Sonesta Crown Ballroom (PH Level) 

• 7:30 – 12:30 PM: Conference Program & Lunch, Royal Sonesta Crown Ballroom
  (PH Level) 

• 1:00 – 4:30 PM: Congressional Appointments (Congressional Offices, Capitol Hill) 

• 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Reception at The Dubliner, 520 N. Capitol Street, NW.
  Sponsored by DeWalt. 

• 9:00 – 10:00 PM: Nightcap, Royal Sonesta Sapphire Room & Terrace (Penthouse Level). Sponsored by Milwaukee Tool 

Friday, May 8

• 6:30 – 10:00 AM: Registration, Royal Sonesta PH Registration (PH Level) 

• 7:00 – 8:00 AM: Breakfast, Royal Sonesta Crown Ballroom (PH Level) 

• 8:00– 10:30 AM: Conference Program, Royal Sonesta Crown Ballroom (PH Level)  

• 11:00 AM: Congressional Appointments (Congressional Offices, Capitol Hill) 

(Subject to change)

SMACNA CAPITOL HILL OFFICE OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, May 7 | Noon – 4:00 PM
Friday, May 8 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

305 4th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 | 202.547.8202
Stop by the SMACNA Capitol Hill Office between Hill appointments for some light refreshments.

Questions? Email us at advocacy@smacna.org or call us at 202.547.8202

Registration

• Registration Fee: $800
• Registration is still open, however, the hotel room block is now closed and the group discount rate is no longer available.

Questions about registration or hotel? Please contact Erica Linskey: elinskey@smacna.org.