VALVE INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP FORUM - VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION MARCH 22-23, 2018 I THE RITZ-CARLTON PENTAGON CITY, ARLINGTON, VA
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Va l v e M a n u fa c t u r e r s A s s o c i a t i o n
Valve Industry
Leadership Forum
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March 22-23, 2018 I The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, Arlington, VA
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The program committee for the 2018 Valve Industry Leadership Forum have
established a theme for the Forum scheduled for March 22-23, 2018 at the Ritz-
Carlton Pentagon City, Arlington, VA. Members of the program committee are Mike
Davenport, Bray; Kent Fowler, ASCO; Greg Johnson, United Valve and Matt Thiel,
AUMA.
As the meeting is being held in your Nation’s Capital, the program will highlight
current government activities affecting the valve industry.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Attendance is open to senior executives responsible for managing a VMA or VRC
member company and/or division of such company. We encourage our industry
leaders to bring with them their management teams and emerging leaders. There will
be time devoted to networking with your peers at other companies.
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REGISTRATION FEES
Registration is limited to VMA/VRC Members Only.
Valve
First Registration $625
Additional Registrations $525
(from the same dues paying member)
Industry The Spouse/Guest $295
Leadership The spouse/guest fee includes continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, and hosted
reception and dinner. There is also a spouse/guest activity on March 22, 2018 which is included in
Forum
the registration fee.
Registration Cancellation Policies
March 22-23, 2018 • Cancellations received up to 30 days before the event are refundable minus a 5%
The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City administrative fee.
Arlington, VA • Cancellations received between 15 and 29 days before the event are 75%
refundable.
• Due to hotel and other event guarantees, cancellations received between 0 - 14
days prior to the event are non-refundable.
• Substitutions and online registration accepted until March 16, 2018.
QUESTIONS?
Malena Malone Blevins, Meetings Manager, mmaloneblevins@vma.org.
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Program
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Wednesday, March 21
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. VRC Board Meeting (Closed)
Boardroom
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. VMA Board Meeting (Closed)
Ambassador Room
6:00 p.m. VMA Board Reception and Dinner (Closed)
Ambassador Room
Thursday, March 22
8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
Salon 1
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Spouse/Guest Program
Tasty Tales: Servings of Food and Intrigue
9:00 a.m. Formal Opening
All Sessions in Salon 1
9:05 - 10:30 a.m. Session I
Valve Industry Outlook
Alex Chausovsky, Analyst, ITR Economics, Manchester, NH
Alex will present ITR’s latest forecast for the industrial valve industry as well as the end-user
industries that are serviced by the valve, actuator and control manufacturers. He will touch on the
international outlook as well.
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
Salon 1
11:00 a.m. - Noon Session II
Reshoring
Lynn Knight, CEcD, V.P. of Knowledge Management and Development, IEDC, Washington, DC
Lynn brings over 25 years of experience in domestic and international business management and
economic development to our group. She will discuss the current status of reshoring here in the
U.S. and how it relates to our industry.
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
Plaza D
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Session III
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and its Policies
Commissioner Robert Powelson, FERC, Washington, DC
Commissioner Powelson will give attendees an overview of the duties and responsibilities of FERC
and current information on the Administration’s energy policies as they relate to the oil, gas and
power industries.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
Salon 1
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Session IV
Environmental Regulatory and Compliance Concerns
John C. Cruden, Former Assistant Attorney General, Washington, DC
John will lead a discussion of the current regulations and concerns relating to the environment and
what manufactures should be doing to meet these requirements.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Session V
Programs Available to Manufacturers from the Department of Commerce’s
International Trade Administration
TBD
Attendees will be made aware of the programs available to them from our government and how
they can access them.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. VMA Host Reception and Dinner (Spouses/Guests invited)
Diplomat Room
Friday, March 23
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast (Spouses/Guests invited)
All Sessions in Salon 1
Breakfast Presentation
Political Speaker (invited)
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
Salon 1
10:30 - Noon Session VI
The Internet of Things
DJ Saul, CMO and Managing Director of ISL, Washington, DC
What is the Internet of Things and how can it be utilized by the valve industry? What is this
phenomenon that everyone is talking about?
12:00 p.m. Adjournment
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VMA Spouse/Guest Tour Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
Thursday, March 22 800-241-3333
Tasty Tales: Servings of Food and Intrigue 1250 South Hayes Street
Washington DC has long been a city of best kept secrets, Arlington, VA 22202
awesome food and powerful politicians and celebrities. On this
tour you will get a little bit of all of three! As you tour areas
around the city, such as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Capitol
Hill, and Eastern Market you will not only sample foods from
some of the best places to nosh in the city, but your tour guide
will be pointing out landmarks of note, important history.
and dishing out some good old fashion gossip about the town
and it’s movers and shakers. Tour includes several stops for tasty
samplings along the tour, so come hungry! Tour is included in
your spouse/guest registration.
Arlington, Virginia
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A special discounted rate of $259 has been arranged for
attendees of the 2018 Leadership Forum at the Ritz-
Carlton Pentagon City. To make reservations online, go
to www.vma.org and click on Leadership Forum under
the MEETINGS menu header.
To make your reservations by phone please call
1-800-241-3333, and reference the group name VMA
Leadership Forum 2018 to secure the discounted rate.
Location, Location, Discounted rate only valid from March 20 - 23, 2018.
Rooms on Friday, March 23, 2018 are extremely limited
Location and discounted rate is not guaranteed over the weekend.
A Little about Arlington, VA
The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City is centrally located for exploring Last day to make reservations is February 27, 2018.
Washington, DC’s many museums and monuments, as well
as historic sites in Virginia. The Metro is conveniently located
across the street from the Ritz-Carlton.
QUESTIONS? VMA HAS MOVED
Malena Malone-Blevins, Meetings Manager, mmaloneblevins@ Valve Manufacturers Association has a new address. We are now
vma.org or 202-331-8105, ext. 310. located at 625 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
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5Registration Form
Valve Industry Leadership Forum
4 Ways to Register
H Online H Fax H Email H Mail
www.vma.org/events 202.296.0378 mmaloneblevins@vma.org VMA,1625 K Street, NW, Ste. 325
Washington, DC 20006
Your Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name for Badge:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company: _____________________________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip Code: _____________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________
Spouse/Guest Name (if registering a spouse): ______________________________________________________________________________
First Name for Badge (spouse):___________________________________________________________________________________________
o Yes! Please count me in for the spouse/guest program on Thursday, March 22, 2018. (Must be registered as spouse/guest)
o No, my spouse is attending the meeting, but is not interested in the spouse/guest program.
o I/we plan on attending the Reception & Dinner on Thursday, March 22, 2018. (Included in registration)
o I/we plan on attending the Breakfast Presentation on Friday, March 23, 2018. (Included in registration)
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REGISTRATION FEES Form of Payment
o First Registration $625 o Enclosed is a check in the amount of $ ________________ to
o Additional Registrations $525 cover the above registration(s)
(from the same dues paying member) (Please make checks payable to VMA, reference: 2018 Valve
(Please use a separate registration form for any Industry Leadership Forum)
additional registrant from the same company.)
Charge my:
o Spouse/Guest $295 o American Express o VISA o MasterCard o Discover
(Please let us know if you are interested in the spouse/guest
program - see above.)
Expiration Date: __________________Security Code:_______________
QUESTIONS? Card No:___________________________________________________
Malena Malone-Blevins, Meetings Manager,
mmaloneblevins@vma.org.
Name on Card:______________________________________________
Please make a copy of this for your records Signature: __________________________________________________
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