7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Capitol Room
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Infrastructure Panel
Policy experts and a senior lawmaker discuss infrastructure investment, including prospects for a substantial infrastructure package, the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and what the equipment industry can do to make a massive infrastructure package a reality.
Dean Franks, Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations, American Road and Transportation Builders Association
Catie Kawchak, Director, Director, Infrastructure, Innovation and Human Resources Policy, National Association of Manufacturers
Ed Mortimer, Vice President, Transportation & Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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8:30 am – 9:00 am
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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Capitol Room
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Address by House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.)
Arguably the one of the most powerful lawmakers on Capitol Hill, House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal overseas legislation dealing with tax, trade, Social Security, Medicare and other revenue-related measures, including fixing the Highway Trust Fund.
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9:00 am – 9:15 am
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Networking Break
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9:15 am – 9:45 am
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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Capitol Room
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Address by Democratic Congressional Campaign Chairwoman Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.)
The only Midwestern member of House Democratic leadership and one of a few dozen Democrats holding seats in districts that President Trump won in 2016, Congresswoman Bustos is tasked with running her party’s campaign arm during the 2020 cycle. Known as a pro-business Democrat, she’s prioritized infrastructure, workforce development and agriculture policy issues during her time in Congress. In addition to her leadership, role she serves on the powerful House Appropriations Committee and the House Agriculture Committee.
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9:45 am – 10:45 am
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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Capitol Room
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Equipment Manufacturers Panel
Hear from equipment manufacturers’ D.C. representatives about their companies’ policy priorities and how they’re planning to be successful in the current political environment.
Kip Eideberg, Vice President, Government & Industry Relations, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Jonathan Miller, Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs, Volvo Group North America
Christopher Myers, Director, International & Federal Government Affairs, Caterpillar, Inc.
Laura Ness Owens, Vice President, Marketing, Doosan Bobcat North America
John Rauber, Director North American Public Affairs, John Deere
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10:45 am – 11:00 am
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Networking Break |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Capitol Room
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Energy Policy Panel
Energy development remains a significant market for equipment dealers. However, challenges to energy infrastructure project permitting threatens some of the largest pipeline projects in history. Find out what the business community is doing to fight those creating barriers to energy development and the potential market impact from energy projects.
Toby Mack, President, Energy Equipment and Infrastructure Alliance (EEIA)
Bruce McKay, Senior Energy Policy Director, Dominion Energy
Pete Sheffield, Vice President of U.S. External Affairs , Enbridge, Inc.
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12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
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Leading Policymaker Luncheon with FHWA Administrator Nicole Nason
As the head of the Federal Highway Administration, Nicole Nason overseas the agency’s mission to support state and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the nation’s highway system. In her role, she also serves as the top advisor to the Transportation Secretary on highway funding and project delivery efforts.
The Honorable Nicole Nason, Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
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12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
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Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
Front Drive
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Depart for Bus to Canadian Embassy (for those who RSVPed only)
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Capitol Room
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Workforce Policy Panel
The skills gap is the greatest challenge facing the construction equipment industry. Learn about efforts on Capitol Hill to address workforce development issues and emphasize career & technical education programs.
Jason Blake, Executive Vice President & COO, The AED Foundation
Alisha Hyslop, Director of Public Policy, Association for Career & Technical Education
Tamar Jacoby, President, Opportunity America & the Jobs and Careers Coalition
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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Embassy of Canada to the United States
501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
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Canadian - U.S. Relations Update
Washington Fly-In attendees will participate in a briefing with senior officials from the Canadian Embassy in Washington to learn about the importance of the U.S. - Canadian relationship and policy areas of mutual interest between the two allies.
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2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
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Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
Front Drive
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Bus Departs for White House Briefing (for those that participated in the Workforce Policy Panel discussion)
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Eisenhower Executive Office Building
17th St. & State Place, NW, Washington, D.C. 20502
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White House Briefing
Equipment distribution industry leaders meet with senior Trump administration officials during an exclusive White House briefing.
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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Reception Honoring Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Join AED PAC for a fundraising reception to support the Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
AED members are encouraged to make personal contributions to McConnell for Senate Committee.
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