TECNA DC Fly-In 2026
During the TECNA DC Fly-In on April 14–15, 2026, we will convene members of Congress and key federal stakeholders alongside innovation economy leaders from across North America for high‑impact discussions on critical policy priorities, including:
- Access to capital for innovators, with a focus on barriers and opportunities within the SBIR program and the Invest Act
- The evolving AI regulatory landscape, and what U.S. AI companies need to develop, deploy, and scale responsibly, including:
- A robust, highly skilled workforce supported by H‑1B visas and technology apprenticeships
- Thoughtful, ethical, and responsible national AI‑forward policy
- The essential role of energy in powering AI advancement
- The upcoming reauthorization of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA)
TECNA members will have a unique opportunity to engage directly on the issues, rules, and regulations shaping the technology ecosystem; hear insights from members of Congress and congressional committees; and gain an inside‑the‑Beltway perspective on emerging legislative priorities.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Young, TECNA CEO, at jyoung@tecna.org.
Location: Hart Senate Office Building, 902 (SH-902), Washington, DC
>> 2026 DC Fly-In Schedule*
Speakers and panels to be added as confirmed.
5:00 – 6:00pm – Welcome Reception
6:00pm – Speaker / Panel
7:30pm – Adjourn
8:30am – Coffee & Breakfast
8:45am – Speaker / Panel
9:45am – Speaker / Panel
11:00am – Adjourn for Hill meetings
TECNA members are encouraged to arrange visits with their congressional offices to introduce their member companies and discuss policy priorities.
Check out photos from the 2025 TECNA DC Fly-In!
Attendees are welcome to download the photos to share about the event and Hill day.
>> Frequently Asked Questions
- Each attendee must register, whether a tech council staff member or representative from a member company.
- TECNA Members are encouraged to invite member companies to join and meet with their congressional delegations to introduce their businesses and discuss policy priorities.
- Requests must be made by March 1, 2026, and all participants must be registered.
- Contact Jennifer Young, jyoung@tecna.org, for assistance.
Washington DC has a wide variety of hotel options, and it’s encouraged to book your room ASAP as Capitol Hill-area hotel availability can become sparce and expensive on Congressional joint session days.
Below are some suggested hotels. Please feel free to choose any of these or a completely different one based on your own preferences. You're not obligated to book from this list.
- The fee includes room rentals, reception food, staff time, meeting materials, and meals during the meetings.
- Hotel and travel expenses are not included.
- Meetings: Business attire.
- Reception: Business or business casual attire.
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Not a TECNA Member but want to join us?
Contact Jennifer Young at jyoung@tecna.org for more details.
Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
Contact Jennifer Young at jyoung@tecna.org for more details.
Thank you to TECNA's Partner Sponsors!
