The AED Policy Conference & Advocacy Day is the equipment industry’s premiere public policy event.
Tentative Agenda:
Monday, June 10
12:30 pm-1:30 pm Opening Buffet Lunch
1:45 pm-5:00 pm Workforce Policy Summit
Policymakers and workforce experts will discuss initiatives to address the equipment industry’s workforce shortages, including promoting career and technical education, immigration reform, and apprenticeships.
5:30 pm-6:30 pm Bipartisan Congressional Reception
A bipartisan group of lawmakers will join AED members to commend members of Congress that are willing to work across the aisle to address the equipment industry’s policy challenges.
Tuesday, June 11
8:00 am-8:30 am Welcome Breakfast
8:30-3:00 pm Policy Panels
Hear from OEM D.C. representatives and customer associations about the congressional agenda and the issues manufacturers, contractor groups, and farm and commodity organizations.
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm-5:00 pm Advocacy 101
Whether you’re a new attendee or a veteran to AED’s Policy Conference & Advocacy Days, learn the ins and outs of congressional offices and tips for being an effective advocate for your company and the industry.
5:30 pm-6:30 pm Legislative Leadership Reception
AED will present its Legislative Leadership Award to a lawmaker that has demonstrated steadfast support for the equipment industry and our policy agenda.
Wednesday, June 12
8:00-9:00 am Industry Champions Breakfast
Sit down with members of Congress from key committees who are advocates for the equipment industry. Talk to them about the issues affecting your markets and costs of doing business and get a first-hand perspective about what’s happening on the Hill and in the political trenches “back home”.
9:00 am-5:00 pm Taking it to the Hill
Meet with your members of Congress and Senators about the equipment industry’s policy priorities.
Lunch will be available in between Capitol Hill meetings from 11:30 am-1:30