Save the Date for Washington Forum 2026
September 21-23 at the Willard Intercontinental
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.
Registration & Hotel Arrangements
Registration for next year’s Washington Forum will open in July 2026.
To make your hotel arrangements, please use this link. Please note that you must enter the dates you plan on staying at the hotel, as the website does not default to the event dates.
If you have any issues booking your room, please reach out to our Event Manager, Amber Crutchfield.
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!
Cancellation Policy
If a cancellation is requested prior to August 25, 2026, a full refund will be issued with a $75 handling fee. Those requesting cancellations between August 26 – 31, 2026, will be issued a 50% refund. No requested refund will be issued on September 1, 2025 or after.
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.