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

Please register by 3/20/2026
Please reserve hotel room by 3/13/2026
ZOOM LINK:
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PASSCODE:
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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 |
| 8:40 AM-8:50 AM | IESALC Updates/Fall Meeting |
| 8:50 AM-9:10 AM | LED Charting Working Group |
| 9:10 AM-9:30 AM | Third Party Certification Program |
| 9:30 AM-9:50 AM | Third Party Certification Program |
| 9:50 AM-10:10 AM | Break |
| 10:10 AM-10:30 AM | Advisory Circulars, Airport Standards |
| 10:30 AM-10:50 AM | Lighting Systems Specification and Procurements Updates |
| 10:50 AM-11:10 AM | Lighting Research & Development Projects |
| 11:10 AM-11:30 AM | Test and Evaluation Process |
| 11:30 AM-11:35 AM | Closing Remarks |
COST AND HOTEL
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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