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2026 Washington Conference

The 2026 NADA Washington Conference will kick off at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Day one (Tuesday) begins with the Inside Washington Luncheon and Briefing, which will end at 2pm to allow more time for Capitol Hill visits. On Tuesday evening, we will host a welcome reception at the Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building).

The Conference will conclude on Wednesday around 10am to maximize time for Capitol Hill visits to advocate on key NADA issues important to dealers. The schedule is below.

Schedule

Monday, September 14

5-6pmNADA PAC NextGen Leadership Club Reception (by invitation)
Dauphine’s (1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005)

5-7pm

NADA Board of Directors Welcome Reception (by invitation)
Grazie Nonna (1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005)
6-7:30pmNextGen Welcome Reception (by invitation)
Dauphine’s (1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005)

Tuesday, September 15

8:30-10:45am 

NextGen Program (by invitation)


Speakers include:

  • Mike Stanton, President and CEO, NADA
  • Kerry Feehery, Senior Director, Legislative Affairs, NADA
  • Jason Todd, Director, Policy & Grassroots Advocacy, NADA
  • Daniel Clayton, Director, Legislative Affairs, NADA
  • Charlie Dyjak, Manager, Legislative Affairs, NADA
  • Sophia Tangreti, Research Analyst II, Legislative Affairs, NADA
  • Danny Strebel, Research Assistant, Legislative Affairs, NADA
  • Chris Coyle, Chairman, Regulatory Affairs Committee, and NADA Director from Indiana
  • U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.)
  • Shana Teehan, Chief of Staff for Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.)
  • Joe Castelino and Megan Bush Del Pizzo, NextGen Leadership Club Chairs
8:30-11:30amNADA Executive Committee Meeting (by invitation)
11-11:45amPAC Compliance Session — All attendees welcome
11:45am-2pm

Inside Washington Luncheon and Briefing (for all attendees)


Speakers include:

  • Bill Perkins, NADA Director from Metro Detroit
  • U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)
  • Mike Stanton, President and CEO, NADA
  • Paul Metrey, Executive Vice President, Public Policy, NADA
  • Ivette Rivera, Senior Vice President, Legislative Affairs, NADA
  • Michael Harrington, Vice President, Legislative Affairs, NADA
2:15-5pmCapitol Hill Visits
2-5pmNADA Capitol Hill Open House
NADA Legislative Office (412 First St. SE, First Floor, Washington, DC 20003)
5-6:15pmMinority Dealers Reception (by invitation)
North Gate Grill, Capital Hilton
6:30-9pm

Washington Conference Welcome Reception
Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building

Shuttle will run between the Capital Hilton and the Library of Congress from 6-10pm

Wednesday, September 16

7:15-10am

Washington Conference Breakfast (Hosted by NADA PAC)


Speakers include:

  • Rob Cochran, NADA Chairman
  • U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio)
  • Don Hicks, NADA PAC Chairman and NADA Director from Colorado
  • David Wasserman, Elections Analyst, Cook Political Report
  • Chris Coyle, Chairman, Regulatory Affairs Committee, and NADA Director from Indiana
  • Chris Mufarrige, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission
  • Jeff Weber, Region III Vice Chairman and NADA Director from Iowa
10:15am-5pmCapitol Hill Visits
9:30am-5pmNADA Capitol Hill Open House
NADA Legislative Office (412 First St. SE, First Floor, Washington, DC 20003)
5:30-7pmWashington Conference Closing Reception
North Gate Grill, Capital Hilton

     (Schedule may be subject to change)

QUESTIONS?
Please email us at legislative@nada.org.