2016 Public Policy Symposium
Date: March 15 — 16, 2016
Location: The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
The 2016 Public Policy Symposium is designed to bring AHRI members together with key public officials to discuss important issues facing the HVACR and water heating industry. The two-day event provides participants with the opportunity for face-to-face meetings with lawmakers and Congressional staff on Capitol Hill, and with key officials in federal agencies. At the symposium you will:
· Strengthen your understanding of prominent industry issues
· Begin to establish - or strengthen - working relationships with your elected officials and members of their staff
· Share your company’s concerns and ideas with key decision makers in the federal government
Who Should Attend: AHRI members are invited to participate in this important grassroots advocacy effort. Regardless of your position in your company, the symposium will offer you the opportunity to hear first-hand from policy makers in Congress and key federal agencies, providing insight into policy ideas and potential federal regulations. This symposium is your opportunity to communicate the potential impact of federal policies on your company, its continued development, and the jobs it creates and maintains. Watch this video to learn more about the benefits of advocating for your company and the industry, and making your voice heard.
AHRI Coordinated Congressional Visits: AHRI members are encouraged to join meetings arranged by AHRI staff with offices of key members of Congress. The purpose of the meetings is to further establish AHRI’s role as the premier trade association of the HVACR and water heating manufacturing industry, while either establishing or enhancing your relationship with your own representatives. AHRI staff will coordinate small group meetings with House and Senate staff and members of Congress based on participants' geographic location or policy relevancy. AHRI will provide briefing materials and talking points.
Please note: If you choose to participate in the coordinated meetings, please attend only those meetings in your assigned schedule. This will ensure that the day runs smoothly.
Registration Fee: $395.00
Deadline for Registration: March 4, 2016
Hotel Reservations: Rooms have been set aside at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel at a group rate of $389.00 per night, plus taxes. The group rate codes will automatically populate when you use this link to reserve your hotel room. Please click here to make your hotel reservation.
The reservation cut-off for the $389.00 group rate is Friday, February 19, 2016.
Agenda:
Tuesday, March 15, 2016:
10:00 a.m. Registration at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel
12:00 p.m. Luncheon and Welcome Remarks
12:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Political Strategist Ed Gillespie
Discussion Panels:
1:45 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Campaign Promises, Policy Dreams
2:30 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. Energy Efficiency Back Home: Manufacturing Under Clean Power Plants
3:15 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. Regulatory Workshop
4:15 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Congressional Workshop
5:15 p.m. Cocktail Reception at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel
Wednesday, March 16, 2016:
7:30 a.m. Breakfast at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel
8:15 a.m. Congressional Briefing with Welcome and Opening Remarks by Scott Segal, Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
9:30 a.m. Departure for Capitol Hill
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AHRI-Coordinated Congressional Visits
(Please select this on your registration form if you would like AHRI to schedule your visits)
Please contact Kelsey Fonnett at 703-600-0354 or kfonnett@ahrinet.org or Kathleen Williams at 703-293-4862 or kwilliams@ahrinet.org with any registration questions.