2026 Government Affairs Fly-In
Hilton Washington D.C. National Mall The WharfJune 9 – 10, 2026
Overview
Issues on Capitol Hill have millions of dollars of implications for your company, including taxation, Buy America, trade enforcement, workforce policies, EPA rulemaking, and OSHA regulations. Each year, AFS members from across the entire supply chain gather to advocate for the metalcasting industry, grow the metalcasting economy, and get an inside look at policies that affect the industry.
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Keynote Speaker:
Scott Jennings
CNN Contributor, Conservative Columnist, & Former US Presidential Advisor
Scott Jennings is a prominent conservative political commentator on CNN, known for his sharp insights and thought-provoking analysis. As the network’s senior conservative commentator, Jennings brings a unique perspective, blending humor and candor grounded in his rural American roots, to deliver compelling arguments and lively discussions on the news of the day. Jennings’ career spans decades at the intersection of politics, media, and academia. A trusted advisor on four presidential campaigns, he served as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush and played pivotal roles in high-profile Senate and congressional races. His expertise in political strategy has made him a respected analyst on CNN and a prolific writer featured in publications like the LA Times and Gannett. Beyond the campaign trail, Jennings has taught at Harvard’s Kennedy School, is a founding partner of RunSwitch Public Relations, and is the author of A Revolution of Common Sense.
Indiana Metalcasters meeting with Sen.Todd Young.
Tom Crawford (McWane) meeting with Rep.Troy Balderson (R-12-OH).
Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-6-TX) with 2025 AFS Congressional Champion award.
Location
Hotel Information
Guests can book a room in our discounted room block by using the provided link .They can also call the Hilton Reservation Center line 1-800-774-1500, or log in to Hilton Booking. Search for the conference dates and enter the AFS 2026 Government Affairs Fly-In discounted group code 92M
The room rate is $345/night + fees. The discounted hotel room block ends May 12, 2026.
Travel Information
It is best to book outbound flights on June 10 departing after 5:00 PM to take full advantage of the Hill Visit appointments.
Speakers
Scott Jennings is a prominent conservative political commentator on CNN, known for his sharp insights and thought-provoking analysis. As the network’s senior conservative commentator, Jennings brings a unique perspective, blending humor and candor grounded in his rural American roots, to deliver compelling arguments and lively discussions on the news of the day. Jennings’ career spans decades at the intersection of politics, media, and academia. A trusted advisor on four presidential campaigns, he served as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush and played pivotal roles in high-profile Senate and congressional races. His expertise in political strategy has made him a respected analyst on CNN and a prolific writer featured in publications like the LA Times and Gannett. Beyond the campaign trail, Jennings has taught at Harvard’s Kennedy School, is a founding partner of RunSwitch Public Relations, and is the author of A Revolution of Common Sense.
Jeff Barron is a Senior Economic Advisor for Energy Market Analysis at the American Petroleum Institute. Before his time at API, Barron was an Industry Economist with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) for twelve years where he was the lead analyst in forecasting global liquid fuels consumption for EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook as well as contributor to EIA’s price forecast. Barron graduated from Syracuse University with M.A.s in Economics and International Relations.
Conference Agenda
Jeff Barron
Senior Economic Advisor, Energy Market Analysis
American Petroleum Institute
Our kickoff speaker is Jeff Barron, Senior Economic Advisor, American Petroleum Institute. Barron will discuss the state of American oil and natural gas, with an analysis of the fallout from the Middle East conflict on energy production and U.S. manufacturers.
Scott Jennings
CNN Contributor, Conservative Columnist, & Former US Presidential Advisor
Registration
AFS Member:
$690.00 Early Registration (Ends May 5, 2026)
$820.00 Standard Registration
Non-AFS Member:
$1,100.00 Early Registration (Ends May 5, 2026)
$1,200.00 Standard Registration
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