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An impressive group of Washington’s key influencers will descend upon the 2018 American Boating Congress (ABC) May 9-11 to shed light on priorities for the 115th Congress and White House, and provide legislative updates and opportunities on areas of interest for the U.S. recreational boating industry. 

ABC has confirmed several high-profile speakers* for its new two-day General Session May 10-11, including heads of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, NOAA, and United States Coast Guard, plus keynote speaker Chris Wallace – award-winning journalist and host of FOX News Sunday. Additional speakers will address attendees on May 9 during the conference’s Welcome Luncheon.

2018 ABC speakers include:

• KEYNOTE: Chris Wallace, Award-Winning Veteran Journalist & Host of FOX News Sunday
• Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-3)
• Rep. Charlie Crist (FL-3)
• Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere
• Rep. Garret Graves (LA-6)
• Lucas Hitt, Communications Chief, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI-10)
• Chad Moutray, Chief Economist, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
• Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2)
• Captain Jennifer Williams, United States Coast Guard

Access the ABC 2018 schedule of events and speaker lineup here: http://www.nmma.org/government/abc/events.

It’s not too late to register to attend ABC! Note first-time attendees and young professionals (under 35) receive a discount.