Save the Date for Washington Forum 2025: September 15-17
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, globally 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.
In addition, Washington Forum Participants also have the option during the event to meet with their own congressional representatives and staff to educate them about the importance and impact of the surface finishing industry, the challenges facing companies, and specific policy priorities of concern.
Registration & Hotel Arrangements
Registration will open in July 2025. Be on the lookout for messages from [email protected].
The conference will take place at the Willard InterContinental again this year. Please use this link to make your reservations. If preferred, attendees may contact the Reservations Department at (800) 424- 6835 or (202) 628-9100 and identify yourself as participants in the NASF 2025 Washington Forum to receive the group rate.
Note that the final date to make a reservation is Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 5 PM.
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!
Monday Afternoon, September 16, 2024 | Pierce Room
12:00 – 5:00 NASF Board of Directors Meeting – Willard
2:00 – 7:00 Registration | Ballroom Lobby
Monday Evening, September 16, 2024 | The Courtyard
5:00 – 7:00 NASF Forum Welcome Reception – Willard
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Tuesday Morning, September 17, 2024 | Pierce Room
7:15 – 8:00 Breakfast | Buchanan Room
8:00 – 8:10 Opening Remarks | Pierce Room
Waasy Boddison, NASF President
Rick Delawder, SWD Inc., Chairman, NASF Government Advisory Committee
Rosario Palmieri, NASF Executive Director
8:10 – 8:30 NASF Update: The Industry Agenda
Christian Richter, NASF Government & Industry Affairs | The Policy Group
8:30 – 9:30 U.S. Economic Update: The Big Picture for Business
Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
9:30 – 10:15 Looking to 2025 and Beyond: Scenarios for the US Trade and Automotive Agenda
Ann Wilson, Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (TBC)
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:00 Nickel Regulatory Outlook: Latest US and Global Developments
Dr. Mike Taylor, NiPERA
11:00 – 11:30 Department of Defense and Environment: Chemicals and Metals Regulation
Dr. Patricia Underwood, Director of Risk Management
Office of the Secretary of Defense
11:30 – 12:00 EPA’s PFAS Wastewater Rulemaking for Finishing: What’s Next?
Deborah Nagle, Director, Office of Science and Technology
Office of Water, US Environmental Protection Agency
12:00 – 12:15 Break
12:15 – 1:45 Lunch Keynote: U.S. Election Outlook | Pierce Room
Charlie Cook, Cook Political Report
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 2:40 Chromium, PFAS and Drinking Water: EPA Decision Making and Challenges for the Future
Tracy Mehan, American Water Works Association
2:40 – 3:20 Labor and Workplace Agenda: Review and Outlook
Marc Freedman, US Chamber of Commerce
3:20 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 4:15 US Manufacturing and Congress: Policy Outlook
Jennifer Reid, Laurin Baker Group | Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Group
4:15 – 5:00 U.S. Defense Industrial Base: Outlook for the Defense Production Act
Anthony DiStasio, Director, Director, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (invited)
5:00 Adjourn
5:15 – 5:30 Congressional Meetings: Preparing for Meetings for Capitol Hill (Optional)
Christian Richter, The Policy Group
Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group
5:30 – 7:30 NASF Forum Reception – Willard | The Nest
U.S. Representative Max Miller (R-OH) (invited)
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | Buchanan Room
7:00 – 8:30 NASF Breakfast & Briefing
Christian Richter, The Policy Group
Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group
8:30 – 5:00 Congressional Visits (Optional – Restricted Access) Capitol Hill
For Washington Forum Questions, contact Jeff Hannapel at (202) 257-3756 or [email protected]
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.
Any questions regarding this event can be directed to NASF at [email protected]g.