Exhibitions & Events Amidst Uncertainty: 8 Questions For 2026 In Washington, D.C.

Webinar Description:

New year, new political and policy uncertainty? What happens in the White House and on Capitol Hill in 2026 will have a far-reaching impact throughout the business and professional events industry. What can you expect from Washington, D.C. this year? What policy issues are ECA and IAEE focused on in 2026? How can industry leaders and advocates get involved?  For answers to these questions and more, please join ECA’s Executive Vice President, Tommy Goodwin, as she shares the latest news from inside the Beltway and goes behind the headlines to show you how what happens in Washington, D.C., will impact what happens on the show floor.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the 8 key politics and policy questions that will impact the industry this year

• Learn about IAEE and ECA’s top 2026 public policy priorities

• Find out how you can get involved on behalf of IAEE and the broader industry.

IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49. This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification.

Presenter(s): Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP 

Sponsor(s): New Orleans Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company