SPRING GOVERNMENT CONTACTS MEETING
in Washington, DC
Thursday April 9th, 2026 | 8:00 am – 12 pm
FAA headquarters – 800 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20597

ZOOM LINK:
https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/j/16150042810?omn=1616267964
Passcode: 987654
PHONE:
1-888-924-3239
Meeting ID: 161 5004 2810
Passcode: 987654
Your chance to connect directly with the FAA!
The Government Contacts Subcommittee will present on current and upcoming updates from the FAA in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting. This meeting is typically only a morning session and concludes at noon.
Typical Government Contact Subcommittee Participants / Presenters:
FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
FAA AAS-100 Airports Engineering Division
Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc
Other FAA and Government Industry Liaisons
All IESALC Members are encouraged to engage and participate in Q&A after presentations.
AGENDA
| 8:30 AM-8:40 AM | Welcome, Roll Call and Introduction of Speakers – Donald Lampkins |
| 8:40 AM-9:00 AM | Third Party Certification Program – ETL – Jeremy Downs |
| 9:00 AM-9:20 AM | Third Party Certification Program – Elite – Brad Degraves |
| 9:20 AM-9:40 AM | Break |
| 9:40 AM-10:00 AM | FAA Flight Standards |
| 10:00 AM-10:20 AM | FAA – Donald Lampkins |
| 10:20 AM-10:40 AM | FAA Airports – D’Lorah Small / Nelson Sanchez (Zoom) |
| 10:40 AM-11:00 AM | SGR Sub-Committee – Brett Bieberdorf |
| 11:00 AM-11:15 AM | IESALC Updates/Fall Meeting – Aaron Geary |
| 11:15 AM-11:30 AM | Closing Remarks |
Please register by 3/20/2026
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Please reserve hotel room by 3/13/2026
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COST AND HOTEL
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NO REGISTRATION COST
Hotel Information: Hotel Accommodations are being held at the Holiday Inn Capitol (550 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024). Limited space is available in the block.
Deadline to make a reservation under the Hotel Block is March 13th, 2026. Reservation requests received after the deadline date will be subject to availability and prevailing rate.

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