8:00 am–1:45 pm
InterContinental—The Wharf—Waterside Ballroom
8:00 am–9:00 am
Opening Session
NMMA President and CEO, Frank Hugelmeyer and Special Guests:
- Brett McGill—Marine Max President & CEO
- Bryan Redmond—Suntex Marinas CEO and Co-founder
Plenary Sessions (Speakers to Be Announced Soon)
9:00 am–9:45 am
Charting the Course for a Shifting Regulatory Landscape
Join us for a discussion on how the Trump Administration and Congress are shaping a deregulatory agenda that is heavily influenced by the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision and other rulings. The panel will explore new initiatives and opportunities to address regulatory costs, legislative clarity, and burdens on business through the elimination of ten rules for every regulation pursued.
- Robyn Boerstling—NMMA SVP of Government Relations and Chief Advocacy Officer (moderator)
- Braden Boucek—Southeastern Legal Foundation VP of Litigation
- Roger Nober—Director of the GW Regulatory Studies Center; Professor of Practice of Public Policy and Public Administration
9:45 am–10:00 am—Break
10:00 am–10:45 am
Maintaining Commitments to Conservation and Public Access:
Reauthorizing the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which serves as the backbone for all 50 states' conservation efforts and provides the resources needed to create and improve access and infrastructure for recreational boating and fishing. With the program set to expire next year, please join us for a discussion on efforts to help modernize this critical multi-year program. Panelists include:
- Clay Crabtree—Senior Director, Public Policy, National Marine Manufacturers Association
- Mike Lenoard—Vice President, Government Affairs, American Sportfishing Association
- Tim Schaeffer—Executive Director, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
10:45 am—11:30 am
Special Session: Realizing the Promise of Propelling Our Future
Marine Technology & Future Fuels
Join technology and policy experts as they explore new and emerging technologies and fuels that are propelling our industry forward. Panelists:
- Jeff Wasil—Vice President, Environmental Compliance and Marine Technology, National Marine Manufacturers Association
- Chris Kolodziej—Principal Energy Systems Analyst, Argonne National Laboratory
- Cooper Ericksen—Senior Vice President, Product, BEV and Mobility Planning and Strategy, Toyota Motor Corporation
- Eric Mueller—Director Advanced Engineering, Mercury Marine
- Andrew Wishnia—Senior Vice President at Boundary Stone Partners
- Ben Speciale (Moderator)—President, Yamaha Marine USA
11:30 am–Noon
Presentation of the Hammond Award and Eddie Smith Award
Noon—Lunch Served
12:15 pm–1:00 pm
Keynote: Making Sense of Patterns that Shape the Future
Shawn DuBravac
Economist, Futurist, and Author
1:00 pm–1:45 pm
Plenary Session with Speakers to Be Announced Soon
Pro-Growth Policy for Modern Manufacturing
This panel will explore how evolving tax and trade policies are shaping the future of U.S. manufacturing. The conversation will focus on the upcoming debate around expiring tax provisions and what’s next for pro-growth tax policy that supports small businesses, family-owned manufacturers, and innovation-driven industries.
1:45 pm–2:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Getting Ready to Tell Your Story and Serve the Industry You Represent
Whether this is your first or tenth time at ABC, this engaging panel discussion provides an opportunity for you to synthesize key information from today’s discussions, ask questions to prepare for a successful day on Capitol Hill, and evolve to be an advocate year-round.
- Clay Crabtree—National Marine Manufacturers Association
- Molly Drenkard—NMMA Vice President of North American Public Affairs
- Jacky Usyk—NMMA Vice President of Government Relations
2:30 pm–3:00 pm—Break
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
3:00 pm–3:45 pm
Session A: InterContinental—The Wharf—Harbor
State Government Relations Update: Supporting Industry by Steering Progress and Protecting Access
- Ben Murray—NMMA Director of State Government Relations
- Jesse Mcardell—NMMA Senior Manager of Midwest Government Relations
Gain critical insights into state-level government relations, with a focus on efforts to protect and expand recreational boating access across the country. Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore the current legislative landscape, share successful strategies, and discuss emerging challenges and opportunities to ensure access remains a priority in every state.
Session B: InterContinental—The Wharf—Waterside
Global Environmental & Marine Standards Review
Join NMMA’s Jeff Wasil and ABYC’s Brian Goodwin for an overview of important environmental health and safety (EH&S) issues and marine standards impacting the global recreational marine industry. Learn more about EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), European Recreational Craft Directive evaluation study, updates on the Propelling our Future initiative, engineering standards harmonization, Coast Guard Certification, and the recently announced global partnership with ICOMIA and European Boating Industry (EBI).
5:30pm—Recreational Angling and Boating Reception
Officinia—1120 Maine Avenue, SW—Washington, DC 20024
*Must be a BoatPAC contributor to attend. For questions, please contact Erica Crocker at [email protected].
7:00 am—Breakfast Opens
InterContinental—The Wharf—Waterside Ballroom
7:30 am–8:00 am—Morning Convening and “Legislator of the Year” Award
8:00 am—Depart to Buses for Capitol Hill
Maine Avenue outside the CVS
8:30 am—Group Photo
Capitol Hill Steps
9:00 am–3:00 pm—Hill Meetings
Capitol Hill
3:00 pm—ABC Concludes
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
National Marine Manufacturers Association’s Recreational Boating Technology Demonstration
Washington Marina, 1300 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024
The event will begin at 3:00 pm with an overview of the recreational boating industry’s Propelling Our Future Initiative, highlighting the multiple technologies being developed for the long-term certainty of this iconic American industry. Attendees will gain an appreciation for the technologies and manufacturers driving the industry and hear from experts on the industry’s needs for success in the long term. The event will conclude with on-water demonstrations for attendees.
