2026 ACI-NA/AAAE Washington Legislative Conference
The 2026 ACI-NA/AAAE Washington Legislative Conference is a premier event jointly organized by the Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Scheduled for March 18-19, 2026, in Washington, D.C., this two-day conference provides airport industry leaders with direct access to members of Congress, administration officials, and Capitol Hill staff to discuss legislative priorities and the future of the aviation sector.
Key topics include legislative updates from congressional leaders, regulatory insights from federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and strategies for effective airport advocacy. Sessions will cover the latest developments in airport funding, security protocols, and infrastructure projects.
Attendees can participate in Capitol Hill visits to engage with their congressional representatives, attend networking events, and hear from notable speakers like Chris Rocheleau, Deputy Administrator of the FAA, and Jennifer Condon, Executive Vice President of America250. The conference also offers opportunities to connect with peers and industry experts to discuss challenges and innovations in the aviation industry.
This conference is ideal for airport directors, government affairs staff, legal professionals, commissioners, and others interested in aviation trends and legislative developments. It offers a unique platform to influence policy, gain insights into upcoming regulations, and network with key stakeholders in the aviation industry.
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Speakers(22)
Chris Rocheleau
Deputy Administrator at Federal Aviation Administration
Chris Rocheleau serves as the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Chris Schmaltz
Executive Vice President/General Counsel at Tucson Airport Authority
Chris Schmaltz is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the Tucson Airport Authority.
Cindy Nichol
Director of Airports at Sacramento County Department of Airports
Cindy Nichol is the Director of Airports for the Sacramento County Department of Airports and serves as the ACI-NA Chair.
Daniel J. Edwards
Associate Administrator for Airports at Federal Aviation Administration
Daniel J. Edwards is the Associate Administrator for Airports at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ha Nguyen McNeill
Senior Official Performing the Duties of Administrator at U.S. Transportation Security Administration
Ha Nguyen McNeill is the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Administrator at the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
Jason Knox
Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at Jacksonville Aviation Authority
Jason Knox serves as the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.
Jennifer Condon
Executive Vice President at America250
Jennifer Condon serves as the Executive Vice President of America250.
Marco Sylvester
Deputy Assistant Secretary at U.S. Department of State
Marco Sylvester is the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of State.
Matthew Davies
Executive Director, Admissibility and Passenger Programs at U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Matthew Davies serves as the Executive Director of Admissibility and Passenger Programs at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Mitch Killian
Vice President, Governmental Affairs at Metropolitan Airports Commission
Mitch Killian is the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
Rebecca Hupp
Airport Director at Boise Airport
Rebecca Hupp is the Airport Director for Boise Airport and serves as the AAAE Chair.
Rep. Andre9 Carson
Ranking Member at House Subcommittee on Aviation
Rep. Andr0e9 Carson serves as the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, representing Indiana's 7th congressional district.
Rep. Hillary Scholten
Rep. Hillary Scholten represents Michigan's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. Jeff Hurd
Rep. Jeff Hurd represents Colorado's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. Rick Larsen
Ranking Member at House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
Rep. Rick Larsen serves as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, representing Washington's 2nd congressional district.
Rep. Sam Graves
Chair at House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
Rep. Sam Graves is the Chair of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, representing Missouri's 6th congressional district.
Rep. Sharice Davids
Rep. Sharice Davids represents Kansas's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. Troy Nehls
Chair at House Subcommittee on Aviation
Rep. Troy Nehls is the Chair of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, representing Texas's 22nd congressional district.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith serves as a U.S. Senator representing the state of Mississippi.
Sen. Jacky Rosen
Sen. Jacky Rosen serves as a U.S. Senator representing the state of Nevada.
Sen. Ted Budd
Sen. Ted Budd serves as a U.S. Senator representing the state of North Carolina.
Sen. Tim Sheehy
Sen. Tim Sheehy serves as a U.S. Senator representing the state of Montana.
Event Details
- Date
- March 12-13, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
- Pricing
- $740 - $1,065
- Audience
- Airport directors, government affairs staff, legal professionals, commissioners, and others interested in aviation trends and legislative developments.