Save the Date! FIA Lobby Day 2027

The DOE National Isotope Summit establishes a forum for aligning isotope demand, supply capabilities, discovery investment, and federal priorities. The summit brings together researchers, clinicians, engineers, manufacturers, policymakers, and technology developers to address opportunities and challenges shaping isotope science. Themes include isotope production, accelerator technologies, reactor systems, radiochemistry, radiopharmaceutical development, strategic partnerships, technology innovation, workforce development, and emerging applications supporting medicine, industry, national security, and scientific research.

Exclusive to FIA members. Featured keynotes, economic updates, and panel discussions will offer perspectives to help members navigate change and plan for the future. A dedicated Next Gen workshop for attendees under age 35 focuses on professional development and building a successful career in forging.

The morning program includes an overview of Weber Metals, updates on FIA and FIERF initiatives, and presentations on Boeing’s current market outlook and forging supply-chain insights. Attendees will discuss developments affecting the forging industry and its customers. After lunch, tours of Weber Metals and Aluminum Precision Products will cover their manufacturing operations and capabilities.

Attendees will meet with members of Kentucky’s congressional delegation and other key officials to discuss issues and priorities impacting Kentucky manufacturers. Attendees will stay at the historic Mayflower Hotel.

Member-only annual legislative-affairs event connecting IMA members with elected officials. The briefing covers legislation expected during Indiana’s 2027 legislative session and legislative and regulatory matters affecting manufacturers. The event also releases results of the 2026 Indiana Manufacturing Survey. The reception gives members an opportunity to discuss business and community concerns with elected officials.

With the Indiana General Assembly entering a budget-writing year, the program examines election results and voter polling in relation to Indiana’s policy agenda, business climate and advocacy efforts. It also presents the Indiana Prosperity 2035 playbook and the Chamber’s 2027 legislative priorities. A bipartisan conversation among House and Senate caucus leaders previews their priorities, emerging policy issues and anticipated debates. The budget outlook session covers state revenue, spending pressures, preparations for the 2027 budget, early gubernatorial budget priorities, potential effects of federal policy changes, and legislative caucus perspectives. The Legislative Champions Luncheon recognizes lawmakers for leadership on business and economic policy and explores coordinated messaging and partnerships among employers, advocates and stakeholders. A panel on data centers, energy and other growth initiatives considers infrastructure, energy supply and policy needs for data centers, advanced manufacturing and other large-scale projects, including reliability, affordability and long-term planning.

A member-focused policy program combining legislative meetings with panels on state energy and cleantech policy. Possible panel topics include policies supporting large-scale campus decarbonization efforts and workforce development. Panel 1 addresses Big Things on the Move: Policies to Consider for Current and Emerging Energy Projects, with Dave McCormack, CEO, Clean Energy Supplier Alliance; Julianne Mattecheck, Fabrication Salesperson, UMC, Inc.; and Ryan Calkins, Commissioner, Port of Seattle. Panel 2 addresses Carbon Management and Growing Energy Demand, with Steven Schueneman, Manager, Emerging Technologies and Sustainability, Puget Sound Energy; Meghan Gavin, General Counsel and Director, Carbon Containment Lab; and Mike Robinson, Co-Founder, PacClean. Innovation cluster insights and moderation are provided by Mel Clark, President & CEO, CleanTech Alliance, and Cassie Losey, Director of Governmental Affairs, Port of Benton. Reception remarks are provided by Nora Hawkins, Interim Energy Policy Director, Washington State Department of Commerce. The program includes legislator meetings with Sen. Sharon Shewmake, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Rep. Clyde Shavers.

OMA's Manufacturing Day at the Capitol brings industry leaders from across Oklahoma together for face-to-face conversations with legislators and state officials. Discussion topics include workforce challenges, supply chain needs, and long-term investment. Participants meet directly with policymakers, build relationships, and share real-world insight on what it takes to grow and compete in Oklahoma; lawmakers hear how their decisions affect companies on the ground.

Participants will meet others from the energy industry, learn how the regulatory and legislative process can affect the industry, and hear from lawmakers and regulators about legislation that could affect Texas oil and natural gas during the 90th Legislative Session. The event also provides an opportunity to demonstrate the industry’s importance to policymakers.

The meeting showcases IACMI road-mapping efforts, advances in its technology areas, member successes, technical project updates, and workforce development initiatives. It connects decision-makers from major OEMs, small and midsize companies, government agencies, and academic institutions.