WASHINGTON D.C. FLY-IN
September 15-17, 2025 | Host Hotel: Willard Intercontinental Washington D.C.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15
NIGHT CAP | 8 – 10 p.m.
TRAVEL DAY
(to be arranged on your own)
Courtyard at Willard Intercontinental Washington D.C. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20004
Attire: Business Casual Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres to be served
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16
ISSUE PANELS | 8:30 a.m.
Willard Intercontinental Washington D.C. | Grand Ballroom 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20004
Attire: Business
8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Check-In, Breakfast Buffet & Networking
9:15 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks
9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Tariffs, Trade, and the Bottom Line: Impacts on Business and the Path Forward
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Our speaker(s) will explore the current state of U.S. tariff policy under President Trump, examining its strategic direction and next steps as his administration continues to reshape global trade dynamics. The segment will contemplate implications for the business community, including disruptions to supply chains, shifts in domestic job creation, and the rising cost of doing business in the new environment.
Speaker: Peter Laudeman, CSenior Policy Advisor, Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs | United States Department of Agriculture
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. A New Era in American Energy: Policy Changes, Deregulation, and Industry Shifts
This segment will spotlight the bold direction of American energy policy in 2025, as the Trump administration and Congress double down on fossil fuel development and roll back environmental regulations. With sweeping changes at the EPA and a national energy emergency declaration, the conversation will explore how these moves are reshaping the energy landscape, influencing investment, and redefining the balance between economic growth and environmental oversight.
Speaker: David Fotouhi, Deputy Administrator | EPA
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. A View from the Hill: Insights on Washington’s Political Pulse
Gaining an insider’s perspective is the only way to understand the latest developments on Capitol Hill. Our exclusive speaker will unpack how the current political climate and 2026 mid-term election are shaping decisions on the Hill and impacting the business community nationwide.
Speaker: Ashlee Rich Stephenson, Senior Political Strategist | U.S. Chamber of Commerce
12 – 12:05 p.m. Reminders & Break for Lunch
12:05 – 12:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch Service
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Willard Intercontinental Washington D.C.
Grand Ballroom & Pierce Room 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20004
Attire: Business
12:30 – 2 p.m. Grand Ballroom Talent Without Borders: How Smart Immigration Fuels America’s Innovation Engine
This breakout session will examine how smart immigration policy—especially around student visas—is essential to sustaining America’s innovation pipeline, strengthening the high-skilled workforce, and driving long-term economic growth and global competitiveness.
Speakers:
Ali Procopio, Director of Education & Workforce, Immigration | FWD.us
Shelley Landry, Senior Director of Government Affairs | Shorelight Education, LLC
Sharvari Dalal-Dheini, Senior Director of Government Relations| American Immigration Lawyers Association
Moderator: Amanda Hall, Policy & Research Director | State Chamber Research Foundation
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12:30 – 2 p.m. Behind the Lawsuits: National Security Risks in Third-Party Litigation Funding
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This session will examine the growing national security concerns surrounding third-party litigation funding, including its potential use in corporate espionage and economic warfare by foreign adversaries. Experts will discuss how Congress is responding to these risks and explore policy solutions—both domestic and international—to safeguard U.S. companies and intellectual property.
Speakers:
John Abegg, Executive Vice President | U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Donald Kochan, Professor of Law and Executive Director, Law and Economics Center | George Mason University
Moderator: Adam Maxey, Vice President of Government Affairs | The State Chamber
SPECIAL DINNER | 6 – 10 p.m.
National Archives 701 Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20408
Attire: Business or Cocktail
6 p.m. Meet at the back entrance of Willard Hotel
6:15 p.m. Trolly departs Willard Hotel
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Self-Guided Tours
7:30 p.m. Seated Dinner
Separate registration required
9:30 p.m. Trolly departs National Archives; Night Driving Tour of Monuments
10 p.m. Trolly arrives at Willard Hotel
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFINGS | 10:30 a.m.
Russell Senate Office Building Kennedy Caucus Room (SR-325) Delaware Ave NE and Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20002
Attire: Business
Exclusively sponsored by: Agenda
10:30 – 10:40 a.m.
10:40 – 11 a.m.
11 – 11:20 a.m.
11:20 – 11:40 a.m.
11:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
12:20 – 12:40 p.m.
12:40 – 1 p.m.
1 – 1:20 p.m.
1:20 – 1:40 p.m.
1:40 – 2 p.m.
2 – 2:05 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) & Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03)
U.S. Senator James Lankford
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04)
Break for Boxed Lunches
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R – Wyoming)
Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R – Michigan)
Chair of the House Republican Conference
Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01)
Congressman Josh Brecheen (OK-02)
Closing Remarks & Reminders
AFTERNOON BREAK – LUNCH/MEETINGS ON YOUR OWN
RECEPTION | 5 – 7 p.m.
250 North Penthouse & Rooftop Terrace
250 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20001
Attire: Business Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres to be served
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