AAAE/ACI-NA
Washington Legislative Conference
March 27–28, 2025 | Washington, DC
Presented in Partnership with
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About the Conference
Airports will take on Capitol Hill for the 2025 AAAE/ACI-NA Washington Legislative Conference. This two-day conference will give airport industry leaders the opportunity to hear directly from members of Congress, administration officials, and Capitol Hill staff about what the airport industry can expect from Washington in the year ahead.
Don’t miss your chance to meet with your members of Congress as we gear up to advance airport priorities in 2025.
Conference Agenda
Click below to view the full agenda. Subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Thursday, March 27
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Registration
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
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Washington Leaders Forum
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Keynote Luncheon Speaker
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
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Capitol Hill Visits
1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Reception
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 28
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Registration
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
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Airports Only: Washington Update and Hill Visit Debrief
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Agency Update
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Conference Adjournment
11:30 a.m.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
2025 REGISTRATION FEES
On/Before February 7, 2025 |
After February 7, 2025 |
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AAAE/ACI-NA Member | $700 | $800 |
Non-Member | $925 | $1,025 |
Federal Government Employee | $350 | $350 |
*Must be a current U.S. Federal Government employee. Rate does not apply to state or city government employees.
AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations and cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellation requests received before Friday, March 7, 2025, are subject to a $125 processing fee and will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds after this date. Substitutions will be accepted without penalties and no-shows will be billed. For all inquiries regarding cancellations and refunds, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0500 or email aaaemeetings@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
NOTE: AAAE reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event if the number of registrants is insufficient; due to acts of God; or any other reason beyond AAAE’s control. In this event, we will notify all registrants and credit the full registration fee towards another AAAE meeting, product or service. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Confirmation letters will be emailed to attendees within two weeks of receipt of registration. However, if you have not received a confirmation email two business days prior to the meeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0500 or AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.
Media Access Policy
AAAE reserves the right to grant at its sole discretion access to TV, radio and print media organizations or individuals that have registered and received prior authorization from AAAE at least 72 hours prior to an AAAE event they wish to cover. Due to the sensitive nature of some discussions, not all sessions at some AAAE events will be open to media. AAAE retains the sole right to grant or refuse media access for any event or section of an event it operates.
Hotel & Travel
Hotel Accommodations
AAAE has reserved rooms at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf. The discounted hotel rate for the traditional room type is $349 USD for single/double occupancy per night plus applicable taxes.
The last day to reserve your room at the discounted rate is Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Rooms may sell out at the discounted rate before the booking deadline. We encourage you to reserve your room early. To book your room, use the "book now!" button below or call the hotel directly at 1-800-HILTONS and use code AAAE25.
Transportation
Ground Transportation
FROM THE AIRPORTS: The Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf is located 3.5 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the ride takes approximately 10-20 minutes, depending heavily on traffic. Alternatively, Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Uber and Lyft do operate at the airport, as well as Metro, and may be less expensive. Get more information on ground transportation at DCA. Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore Washington International Airport are also within driving distance of the hotel, just further distances than DCA.
DRIVING/PARKING: Valet parking is available for $65 per car, per day.
Air Travel
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been selected as the official air carriers for this meeting.
United Airlines has been selected as one of the official air carriers for this meeting. You may book online via www.united.com and enter the Offer Code ZQ59414458 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZQ59 and Agreement Code 414458. For all tickets issued through United Meetings Reservations Desk, there will be a $25 per ticket service fee collected. This fee is subject to change without notice. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Black-out dates apply.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Association of Airport Executives. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code TBD.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Contact Information
Questions? Contact Us!
Program Information
Karen Kuhlman, AAAE
703.797.9022
ACI-NA Meetings
202.293.8500
Registration & Hotel
Samantha Wittie, AAAE
571.560.1854
Press & Media Inquiries
Brian Kalish, AAAE
703.575.2461