NIA’s Fall Summit 2026

October 28-29, 2026
MGM National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland (located just outside of Washington, DC)

Schedule

All NIA Fall Summit meetings and activities will take place at the MGM National Harbor and will be listed on the event app. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. All attendees are welcome to attend any session. Closed meetings are noted in the schedule.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:00–5:15 p.m.Registration
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Executive Committee Meeting and Lunch (closed meeting)
1:30–4:00 p.m. NIA's Board of Directors Meeting (closed meeting)
4:00–5:15 p.m.Membership Committee (closed meeting)
4:00–5:30 p.m.Young Professional Advisory Committee (open to members under 40 years of age or new to the industry)
6:00–7:00 p.m.Network Social Hour
Open Time for Dinner with Clients

Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration
7:15–9:15 a.m.Foundation Board of Directors Meeting and Breakfast (closed meeting)
8:00–9:15 a.m.Networking Breakfast
9:15–10:45 a.m.Keynote Presentation
10:50 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Union Contractors Subcommittee (open only to signatory contractors of the International)
10:50 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Distributors/Fabricators Session
10:50 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Merit Contractors Session
10:50 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Associates (Manufacturers) Session
10:50 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Metal Building Laminator Committee
12:30–1:00 p.m.Union Contractors Session
12:45–1:45 p.m.Networking Lunch
2:00–4:00 p.m.Health & Safety Session
2:00–4:00 p.m.Technical Information Session
4:15–5:30 p.m.Keynote Presentation
5:30–6:30 p.m.Network Social Hour
Open Time for Dinner with Clients

Friday, October 30, 2026

8:00–9:00 a.m. Council of Committees and Board of Directors Meeting and Breakfast (closed meeting)
9:00–10:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting (closed meeting)