Events
This high-level policy meeting serves as the primary intersection between the weather, water, and climate enterprise and the federal decision-makers who shape the legislative and funding landscape of the meteorological industry. Held annually in the nation’s capital, the forum provides a unique environment for discussing how scientific advancements can be integrated into national policy to address the growing challenges of climate change, resource management, and public safety. It is a strategic venue where the complex needs of the meteorological community are articulated to government leaders, ensuring that the critical infrastructure and research initiatives required for accurate forecasting remain a priority on the national political agenda.
The forum’s guest list is characterized by its significant concentration of Congressional staff, federal agency heads from NOAA, NASA, and the Department of Energy, and C-suite executives from the leading companies in the private weather sector. These elite participants are joined by prominent academic leaders and legal experts who specialize in environmental law, creating a powerhouse of influence that is capable of driving major shifts in how the United States approaches atmospheric and planetary science. For stakeholders in the weather industry, this event offers unparalleled access to the individuals who control the purse strings and policy levers that ultimately determine the trajectory of the entire meteorological profession.
2026: Washington, D.C. (July 21–23).