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2026 D.C. Summit & Fundamentals of Leadership Graduation

Committee, Board, and Congressional Meetings

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to Friday, September 18, 2026

Stay tuned for more information. 

Please contact Taylor McCord  taylor@slma.org with any questions.

Credits Price
Meeting Registration
This covers meals and cocktails on Wednesday and Breakfast on Thursday
$450.00
FoL Meeting Registration
This covers all meals and cocktails on Wednesday and Breakfast on Thursday. This is the discounted rate for current FoL students.
$225.00
The Monocle Dinner
Join us for dinner and drinks at The Monocle. 

$250.00
Thursday Hill Visits
If you indicate that you will be attending Congressional office visits on Thursday, SLMA will schedule meetings with the Congressional offices that represent your address on file. If there are other Members you are interested in visiting, please contact Matt Poe at matt@slma.org or 770-631-6702.
FREE

Agenda

September 16
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fundamentals of Leadership Grand Hyatt Washington, Burnham
This is the final class for the current FoL students.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting Grand Hyatt Washington, Declaration AB
Open to sawmill, treater, and remanufacturing members
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Networking Reception Grand Hyatt Washington, Grand Foyer
Catch up with your industry peers over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
All registrants are welcome
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Networking Dinner & FoL Graduation Grand Hyatt Washington, Declaration AB
Celebrate the 2025-2026 Fundamentals of Leadership class and enjoy a plated dinner.
All registrants are welcome
September 17
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast Grand Hyatt Washington, Declaration AB 
Enjoy a Grab & Go breakfast before heading to Hill Visits.
All registrants are welcome
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Hill Visits Contact Matt Poe at matt@slma.org for more information or with meeting requests.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dinner The Monocle
Enjoy a plated dinner while recapping your day with your lumber industry colleagues.
107 D Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Additional Registration Required

Book your stay at the Grand Hyatt Washington by August 24 for discounted group pricing.

Click here to book.

Most people will stay September 16-18. 

For More Information:

Taylor McCord
Taylor McCord
Southeastern Lumber Manufacturer's Association, Inc. (770)631-6704