Thank you for attending Washington Forum 2025
The Forum includes presentations and briefings from national and global experts on pertinent policy, technical, regulatory, and management issues impacting the surface finishing industry, including environmental regulatory issues, labor and workplace trends, tax policy, economic outlooks, supply chain challenges, global regulatory developments, and political and election outlooks.
Recent speakers at the Forum have included Jake Sherman- Founder, Punchbowl News, Jeff Weiss- Partner, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP, Marc Freedman- Vice President of Employment Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Michael Chipley- Cyber Security & Information Systems Information Analysis Center.
Save the date for our 2026 Washington Forum meeting at the Willard InterContinental from September 21 – 23.
Registration & Hotel Arrangements
Registration for next year’s Washington Forum will open in 2026.
Hotel links for Washington Forum 2026 will become available in the second quarter of 2026.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put your company’s name at the forefront of attendees’ minds and build name recognition. Sponsor the Washington Forum receptions, speakers, and more! Reach out to [email protected] to inquire!
Sunday Afternoon
6:30 – 8:30 pm Board Dinner*
Monday Morning
8:00 – 12:00 pm Strategic Planning Session* – breakfast included
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
Monday Afternoon
12:00 – 4:00 pm NASF Board of Directors Meeting*
4:00 – 5:00 pm GAC Meeting*
2:00 – 7:00 pm Registration
*Denotes invitation only events
Monday Evening
5:00 – 7:00 pm NASF Forum Welcome Reception
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Tuesday Morning
7:15 – 8:30 am Breakfast
Program
8:30 – 8:40 Opening Remarks
8:40 – 9:00 NASF Update: The Industry Agenda
9:00 – 9:45 U.S. Economic Update: The Big Picture for Business
9::45 – 10:30 Trade Policy in 2025: Implications and Impacts
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 11:20 US and Global Nickel Regulation: New Challenges
11:20 – 12:00 US Chemicals and Metals Regulation: Key Federal Developments
12:00 – 12:15 pm Break
Tuesday Afternoon
12:15 – 1:45 LUNCH KEYNOTE
U.S. Economic and Fiscal Policy Outlook for Business
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 2:45 Labor and Workplace Agenda: A Changing Landscape
2:45 – 3:20 EPA’s Office of Water Priorities and the Pending PFAS Effluent Guidelines Rulemaking for Metal Finishing
3:20 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 4:00 Water Quality and EPA: The POTW Perspective on Metal Finishing and PFAS
4:00 – 4:30 Department of Defense: Risk Management Priorities for Chemicals and Metals
4:30 – 5:00 Critical Minerals and Metals Policy: U.S. Priorities
5:00 pm Adjourn
5:15 – 5:30 Congressional Meetings: Preparing for Meetings for Capitol Hill (Optional)
6:00 – 8:00 NASF Forum Reception
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Wednesday Morning
7:00 – 8:30 am NASF Breakfast & Briefing
8:30 – 4:00 pm Congressional Visits (Optional) Capitol Hill
Cancellation Policy
If a cancellation is requested prior to August 15, 2025, a full refund will be issued with a $75 handling fee. Those requesting cancellations between August 16 – 31, 2025, will be issued a 50% refund. No requested refund will be issued on September 1, 2025 or after. These dates will be updated in 2026 for next year’s meeting.
Please note that partner promo codes are only valid for General (Full) Conference registrations. Spouse and guest registrations must be paid for separately.
Any questions regarding this event can be directed to NASF at [email protected]g.