2026 Government Affairs Fly-In
Hilton Washington DC 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.
For information about sponsorship opportunities at the event, please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or click here.
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.
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
AFS presents a variety of technical and management conferences (in both in-person and virtual formats). The refund policy for AFS conferences is as follows: 1) Substitutions are accepted at no charge at any time up until the start of the conference; 2) Full refunds are offered if AFS is notified in writing of cancellation at least 30 days in advance of the conference. No refunds or credits are available for less than 30 days written notice.
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