Industry Education • Premium Networking • Great Times! 2026 MID-YEAR MEETING The Willard Washington DC September 16 - 19, 2026
Washington, D.C., home of the 2026 PCCA Mid-Year Meeting, is a city built to inspire. Marble monuments rise above tree-lined avenues, and the Capitol dome gleams against a sky that has watched over American history for more than two centuries. Whether you’re drawn to its iconic memorials, world-lass museums, vibrant neighborhoods, or storied dining scene, the nation’s capital invities you to slow down, look up, and take it all in. The heart of the city beats along Pennsylvania Avenue, where the Willard InterContinental sits just two blocks from the White House and minutes from the National Mall. Step outside the hotel and you are within walking distance of the Smithsonian museums, the National Gallery of Art, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, Ford’s Theatre, and the bustling restaurant scenes of Penn Quarter and CityCenterDC. History Museums The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is home to more than 1.8 million objects and more than three shelf-miles of archival collections, encompassing everything from the original Star-Spangled Banner to Lincoln’s top hat. The countless artifacts form a fascinating mosaic of American life and comprise the greatest single collection of American history in the world. The National Museum of Natural History promotes understanding of the natural world and our place in it, showcasing the history of our planet and a record of human interaction with the environment and one another. The National Air and Space Museum displays thousands of objects, including the 1903 Wright Flyer and Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people killed during the Holocaust. The International Spy Museum boasts interactive exhibitions and installations, the foremost collection of spy artifacts in the world, and first-person accounts from top intelligence officers. Veterans Memorials The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial lists the names of more than 58,000 servicemen and women who died in combat or are listed as missing in action, and includes the Memorial Wall, the Three Servicemen Statue, and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The Korean War Veterans Memorial, dedicated in 1995 and redesigned in 2022, features a Wall of Remembrance, 19 “On Patrol” statues, and a Mural Wall to commemorate the Americans who worked and fought under the most trying of circumstances and those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom. Art Museums The National Gallery of Art houses a collection of more than 150,000 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, photographs, prints, and drawings that span the history of Western art. The Smithsonian American Art Museum captures the aspirations, character, and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries. The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the museum, is home to its collection of contemporary craft and decorative art. The National Portrait Gallery displays portraits of “men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the United States.” The Phillips Collection, in Dupont Circle, houses superb works by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and O’Keeffe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn. Exploring Our Nation’s Capital
PCCA is holding its 2026 Mid-Year Meeting September 16-19 at the Williard InterContinental Hotel Washington, D.C., in the heart of our nation’s capital. Not sort of in the heart of D.C., but right in the perfect spot. Walk out front and you’re at Pershing Park and the newly refurbished World War 1 Memorial. Take a right turn, and you’re at the White House. The National Mall and all the historical monuments and world-renowned museums (many of them free to enter) are just one block away. One of the world’s grandest hotels, the Willard has a storied history that includes a front seat to our capital’s most famous marches, parades, and inaugurations and where Abraham Lincoln lived and held meetings in the lobby before moving into the White House. Every U.S. President since Franklin Pierce has either stayed at the hotel or attended an event there, which is why it is known as “the residence of presidents.” Ulysses S. Grant first stayed at the Willard as a lieutenant in 1852 and folklore holds that he coined the term “lobbyist” based on interactions with people in the hotel lobby seeking favors. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in his hotel room at the Willard in 1963, in the days leading up to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Rooms and suites at the Willard have been meticulously restored, blending historic charm with modern luxury and honoring legendary figures—from pioneering women to U.S. presidents—through bespoke design, curated art, and refined details. Dining at the Willard The Willard offers a variety of exceptional culinary experiences, from a French brasserie with coffee shop to the historic Round Robin Bar to the grandeur of Afternoon Tea in Peacock Alley. Nicknamed the “Oval Office of Bars” by Condé Nast Traveler, the historic Round Robin Bar has been a lively gathering place for politicians, literary figures, and cocktail enthusiasts since 1847. Enjoy expertly crafted drinks at the legendary circular bar in a warm, wood-paneled setting for a quintessential D.C. experience. Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café, offering classic French dishes with a contemporary twist for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. A Forbes Travel Guide Recommended restaurant, Café du Parc was recognized as the Best Hotel Restaurant in D.C. by Modern Luxury magazine. Named among the top ten places to do “Afternoon Tea like a royal” by the Travel Channel, the Willard Tea Room has been serving traditional afternoon tea since the 1920s and offers a selection of the finest teas, savory finger sandwiches, decadent pastries, and the Willard’s famous freshly baked scones. Off-Site Dining in the District Washington is home to many world-renowned restaurants, and a few are within walking distance of the Willard. Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (750 15th St NW) serves premium seafood, handcarved prime steaks, and legendary Florida Stone Crab claws. The restaurant is an offshoot of the renowned Joe’s Stone Crab, which first opened in Miami Beach in 1913 and is still one of the world’s most beloved restaurants. Old Ebbitt Grill (675 15th St NW), founded in 1856, is Washington’s oldest known saloon, and Presidents McKinley, Grant, Johnson, Cleveland, Harding, and Teddy Roosevelt are all said to have graced its bar for a drink. Famous for its oysters, the restaurant offers classic American cuisine and a priceless collection of antiques and memorabilia. Restaurants of interest near the Willard include The Occidental (1475 Pennsylvania Avenue NW), Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken (1308 G Street NW), and The Hamilton (600 14th Street NW) for food and live music. The Willard Spa The spa at the Willard is an exclusive sanctuary of renewal where timeless luxury meets holistic wellness. The spa offers an array of treatments tailored to your unique needs, from deep tissue and soothing Swedish massages to revitalizing, anti-aging skincare rituals and facials. You can also enjoy a sauna and steam room and enhance the experience with restorative heat therapy and deep relaxation. The Willard: American History Meets World-Class Luxury
Wednesday, September 16 3 - 7 pm Registration 4:30 - 6:30 pm Board of Directors Meeting 7 - 9:30 pm Chairman’s Welcome Reception PCCA Chairman Craig Amerine and his wife Missi welcome you to Washington, D.C., and the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail and delicious hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard and breezeway while catching up with friends and colleagues, old and new. Cocktails will be followed by dinner in the Crystal Room. Thursday, September 17 7:30 am - 1 pm Registration 8 - 9 am Breakfast 9 - 10:15 am Opening General Session: The Inner Advantage: Building Teams That Rise Under Today’s Pressure and Tomorrow’s Uncertainty with Caleb Campbell Have you noticed that pressure isn’t letting up, expectations keep rising, and many teams are burning tomorrow’s energy just to manage today? As a result, performance is harder to sustain, engagement is thinning, and burnout is becoming the cost of doing business. The Inner Advantage introduces a human-centered approach to leadership that builds teams and cultures where performance, retention, and well-being rise together, even as pace, change, and complexity accelerate. This isn’t about removing the pressure from our lives but rather changing how we carry it. This session will help you gain: • An actionable framework that will drive greater growth through constant change • Clear ways to reduce burnout without lowering expectations and standards • Mindset shifts to build trust so teams can move faster and stay connected • A new approach to leading people that strengthens culture as demands increase • Pivotal leadership reframes that shift pressure from a threat into a performance advantage Caleb Campbell graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2008 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army alongside 972 other cadets. While most of them were sent to war, Caleb took a different path—the NFL. But the hardest battle he faced was not on any field. It was the internal one. The one that pushed him to the edge and forced him to confront burnout, a fractured sense of identity, and the discomfort he had spent years outrunning. Through that confrontation, Caleb discovered something that changed the entire trajectory of his life—and now forms the foundation of every keynote he delivers. 10:30 - 11:45 am Economic Issues Panel with Mark Bridgers & Dan Shumate Mark Bridgers, Continuum Capital, and Dan Shumate, FMI, lead a discussion on the myriad factors impacting the national economy and the markets in which PCCA members work. Their in-depth knowledge of construction markets, owner concerns, and financial topics, combined with their ability to convey difficult topics to laypeople and professionals alike, makes Mark and Dan intriguing speakers. 1 - 5 pm Life of Lincoln Tour On April 15, 1865, the life of President Abraham Lincoln was taken, and the course of history was changed instantly. Uncover the details of his presidency and the bone-chilling components that led up to the horrific assassination at Ford’s Theatre. Schedule of Events
The theater features three different spaces for you to explore, including a museum, the theater, and the Petersen House, where President Lincoln died. There you will learn about the people who gathered around him that fateful night. On this 2.5-hour guided tour, you take a trip back in time to discover the constant struggles that Lincoln endured during the Civil War, the historic artifacts related to his death, and the devastating impact it left on our nation. $150 includes museum and theatre admission, professional tour guide, transportation, taxes, and gratuity. 1 - 5 pm Air and Space Museum Tour The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival materials. It operates two landmark facilities that together welcome more than eight million visitors a year, making it the most visited museum in the country. The museum collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits artifacts, archival materials, and works of art related to the history, culture, and science of aviation and spaceflight and the study of the universe. Its research and outreach activities serve all audiences within and beyond its walls. $120 includes a four-hour tour of the museum with a professional tour guide, transportation, taxes, and gratuity. 1 - 5 pm Georgetown Food Tour Taste the diversity of DC’s oldest neighborhood! Once a thriving port, Georgetown still reveals glimpses of muledrawn boats and flour mills. Discover Georgetown’s transition from a port city to an elite enclave, where people from every continent and many religions lived together and built an eclectic culinary community. More than just a premier shopping destination, Georgetown has a delicious and culturally diverse history that is sure to surprise you. Discover the complexity of this ever-changing neighborhood and how it came to be the Georgetown we know today. $225 includes a three-hour walking tour of Georgetown with a professional tour guide, three stops at local restaurants with tastings, transportation, taxes, and gratuity. Friday, September 18 8 - 9 am Breakfast 9 - 10 am Rural Utilities Discussion with Moderator John Fluharty Join PCCA members and invited guests from federal agencies and state broadband offices for a candid discussion on the status of rural broadband deployment efforts. Panelists will discuss progress made by the NTIA’s Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, the Rural Utilities Service’s reConnect Program, and state and local programs, looking at construction timelines, funding disbursement status, project milestones, and lessons learned.
The session will be moderated by PCCA Government Affairs Chairman John Fluharty and will provide the most current status of government programs that aim to close the digital divide and power economic growth through highspeed internet access. 10:15 - 11:45 am Government & Industry Issues Panel Led by Ben Brubeck, Jaime Steve, and the PCCA Government & Industry Affairs Committee, this session details the committee’s recent initiatives, maps out its upcoming activities, and asks members about the issues that are affecting their businesses. Representatives from government and industry will provide brief reports on issues relevant to power and broadband construction. 1 - 5 pm D.C. Highlights Tour Ready to create monumental memories? The quintessential D.C. experience, this excursion will guide you through some of our nation’s most treasured monuments and memorials. Popular sites include the National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, White House, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the World War II, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials. With a private vehicle and dedicated guide, you will learn about the rich history of Washington, D.C., and our nation through its most popular sights. $120 includes a four-hour guided tour of the National Mall, professional tour guide, transportation, taxes, and gratuity. 1 - 5 pm International Spy Museum Tour Your mission, should you choose to accept it—discover the origins of espionage, covert operations, and how intelligence is used in the spy capital of the world! Receive your cover and test your intelligence skills on an undercover mission exploring a host of fun and interactive galleries. During this self-guided excursion, you will gain a global perspective on an invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events. Crack the code on a cipher machine from 1945, delight in the art of disguise, and learn how “pocket litter” can save your life undercover. Explore what it takes to be an international man of mystery or femme fatale at the International Spy Museum. If we tell you any more, well, you know what will happen… $100 includes a self-guided tour of the museum, transportation, taxes, and gratuity. 1 - 5 pm Capitol Hill Sights Tour Have you always wanted to debate on the Senate floor, walk and talk between Congressional meetings, or share a handshake after negotiating a trade deal? See where the movers and shakers of political parties spend their days during your exclusive U.S. Capitol tour. Take a stroll up Capitol Hill to the U.S. Capitol Building, home to Congress. Skip the line and get an insider’s look at these hallowed halls with your private guide. Learn about famous incidents and crucial turning points in our republic’s history. Next, visit the Library of Congress, the largest library Schedule of Events
in the world. Finally, stop by the Supreme Court Building and explore its majestic halls. $200 includes a professionally guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court Building, transportation, taxes, and gratuity. 7 - 9:30 pm Farewell Dinner Join the group in the Ballroom at the Willard for wine and cocktails, dinner, and entertainment. Saturday, September 19 8 am - 1 pm Mount Vernon Estate and Garden Tour Discover the home of America’s First Family. George Washington’s estate unfolds past lantern-lit lanes to reveal the lush grounds and majestic views of the Potomac River that enshrine historic Mount Vernon with beauty, innovation, and untold history. Who saved Mount Vernon from ruin? What is the significance of Bowling Green? How did Washington acquire the estate? These questions and more will be answered as you explore the Mansion, original outbuildings, and the manicured grounds surrounding it. Join presidents, royalty, prime ministers, and many others who have explored the home of America’s first leader and learn how it shaped him—and in turn, the United States as we know it today. $150 includes a professionally guided tour, transportation, taxes, and gratuity. Food and beverage are available for purchase on site. Details Getting There: The closest airport to the Willard InterContinental is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 3.5 miles from the hotel. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is about 27 miles, and Baltimore/ Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is about 35 miles. The hotel is also easily accessible via Metro’s Metro Center station, just one block away. Weather: The average high temperature for Washington, D.C., in September is around 81 degrees, and the average low is around 63. What to Wear: PCCA meetings are largely resort casual, meaning that shorts, golf shirts, sandals, and sneakers are acceptable, but you wouldn’t look out of place in slacks and a dress shirt. Please bring comfortable walking shoes for all tours. The Willard InterContinental, Washington, DC 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 628-9100 | washington.intercontinental.com
2026 MID-YEAR MEETING The Willard Washington DC September 16 - 19, 2026 Office Use Only Date In___________________ Amount In_________________ Confirm___________________ 2026 Mid-Year Registration September 16 - 19 • The Willard InterContinental, Washington, DC Registrant Information Register no more than one couple per page 1. Registrant’s Name Badge Name 2. Spouse/Guest Name Badge Name 3. Youth 1 Name Age Badge Name 4. Youth 2 Name Age Badge Name Company Title Street Address City State Zip Phone Cell Email I’m a First-time Conference Attendee Registration Info • Email this registration form to registration@ pccaweb.org OR • Mail this registration form with payment to: PCCA PO Box 638 Churchton, MD 20733 Registration Fees All attendees must be registered Registration Category By 8/1/26 After 8/1/26 Subtotal Owner/Employee Member $695 $795 Spouse/Guest (18 years old and above) $495 $595 Youth (7 - 18) $325 $425 Youth (under 6) $0 $0 Optional Activities Please enter registrant’s number (1-4) from above Fees Registrant # Life of Lincoln Tour (Thurs.) $150 Air and Space Museum Tour (Thurs.) $120 Georgetown Food Tour (Thurs.) $225 D.C. Highlights Tour (Fri.) $120 International Spy Museum Tour (Fri.) $100 Capitol Hill Sights Tour (Fri.) $200 Mount Vernon Estate and Garden Tour (Sat.) $150 Total Fees Cancellation Policy There is no charge for cancellations received before 8/1/26. After that date, no refunds will be given. Please confirm cancellation and refund request in writing. Questions? Call us at (800) 542-PCCA Room Type Deluxe Room $389 | King Jr. Suite $569 | King One Bed Suite $989 Bed Type Reques: King Bed 2-Queen Beds Hotel Registration Credit card is required to reserve rooms. This is a separately charged item. Card Type: MasterCard VISA AMEX Credit Card Number Expiration V-code Cardholder Name Signature Check-in Date Check-out Date PCCA Fees Payment must accompany this registration in the form of a check or credit card. Payment must be received by August 1, 2026, for early discount. Check Please make payable to PCCA MasterCard VISA AMEX Credit Card Number Expiration V-code Cardholder Name Signature CC Billing Address
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