WASHINGTON, DC—The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy voice of the U.S. business and professional events industry, today announced that its annual ECA Legislative Action Day will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

ECA Legislative Action Day 2026 will bring industry leaders and advocates from across the U.S. and around the world to Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress and congressional staff in support of ECA’s 2026 public policy priorities.

Last year, 170 industry stakeholders from 30 states joined ECA for a full day of advocacy, direct engagement with federal policymakers, and cross-industry networking opportunities.

“ECA Legislative Action Day is more than a day on Capitol Hill — it’s a live demonstration of the power of in-person events and what can be achieved when our industry comes together with a shared purpose,” said Fernando Fischer, Chair of the ECA Board of Directors and President, Americas for RX.

“Exhibitions and conferences fuel economic growth, support millions of jobs, and strengthen small businesses nationwide — and when we bring our industry to Washington, D.C., we’re not just telling that story, we’re showing it. This event gives us a powerful opportunity to bring that story directly to our elected officials and help inform the policies that will shape our future.”

Once again, ECA Legislative Action Day will be held in conjunction with Lippman Connects’ Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), which will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. For 25 years, ECEF has convened association and independent event executives for C-level insights, relationship-building, and technology demonstrations.

As part of its ongoing partnership, ECA is pleased to recognize Lippman Connects as one of its 2026 Legislative Action Day platinum sponsors.

Sam Lippman, President of Lippman Connects, said, “Lippman Connects and ECA share the same interest in the continuing prosperity of the event industry. As a platinum sponsor, we will make every effort to encourage the ECEF community of leaders to participate in ECA Legislative Action Day.”

ECEF will be preceded again in 2026 by an invitation-only executive roundtable hosted by mdg, A Freeman Company, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Moderated by Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes and Vincent Polito, the roundtable will convene senior event leaders for a candid discussion on the most timely strategic, economic, and geopolitical issues shaping the future of exhibitions and conferences.

Following Legislative Action Day 2026, ECA, UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and MAD Event Management will host the inaugural Global Policy Forum, which will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026. This invitation-only event will bring together leaders from the business and professional events industry, senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, and more to share best practices and identify future cross-border policymaking opportunities on the key issues impacting events taking place around the world.

Starting today, interested industry leaders and advocates can register for free by visiting ECALegislativeActionDay.com.

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About the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) is a coalition of leading associations comprising the unified public policy voice of the business and professional events industry. To learn more about ECA and its work to advance the interests of the industry, please visit https://www.exhibitionsconferencesalliance.org/.

ECA’s member associations include:

• Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA)
• Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA)
• International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE)
• International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
• International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)
• PCMA
• Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO)
• UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

For media inquiries, please contact Tommy Goodwin: +1 (703) 672-0780 | tommy.goodwin@exhibitionsconferencesalliance.org.