2024

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Coalition for a Prosperous America will host its 2024 Annual Conference on May 14 - 15 at the historic Phoenix Park Hotel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., bringing together Members of Congress from both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, Biden administration officials, and leading industry and subject matter experts. The Annual Conference is an opportunity to network with CPA members, Members of Congress, and key stakeholders to discuss critical policy issues and solutions that impact our member companies and domestic industry. The Annual Conference will delve into crucial topics surrounding trade, tax, and economic policy, with a focus on fostering the growth of domestic industry and agriculture, achieving balanced trade, safeguarding national security interests, and fostering broadly-shared prosperity across the nation. Attendees can expect a full agenda of engaging sessions and policy panels addressing key issues such as industrial policy and tax matters aimed at bolstering domestic production, examining how China exploits U.S. capital markets, exploring how trade policy can drive economic growth and fortify domestic industrial capacity, seeking solutions to tackle the drug shortage crisis, and strategizing how to shield U.S. producers and industries from predatory trade practices and threats of oversupply from foreign manufacturers.

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Please select your registration type below to register now.

WHERE

Phoenix Park Hotel

Located in the heart of the city and just steps from Union Station, the U.S. Capitol, and all the history and evolving attractions that Washington, DC has to offer. 

TENTATIVE AGENDA

**Agenda subject to change**

Tuesday, May 14

Conference Registration Opens
Welcome and Democratic Leader Award Presentation
  • Zach Mottl, President, Atlas Tool Works
  • Michael Stumo, CEO, CPA
The New Space Race and American Manufacturing Leading the Way
  • Zach Mottl, President, Atlas Tool Works
  • Paul Stimmers, Partner, Holland & Knight
  • Jana Robinson, Managing Director, Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI)
  • U.S. Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL-08)
Remarks from CPA Board Chairman, Zach Mottl, and Executive Board Intros
  • Zach Mottl, President, Atlas Tool Works
Vanguard, BlackRock and StateStreet - How they Fuel the CCP
  • Justin Bernier, CEO, National Security Index
  • Roger Robinson, Former National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director of International Economic Affairs for President Ronald Reagan and former Chairman of Congressional U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
  • Chris Iacovella, CEO, American Securities Association
  • U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)*

12:00 - 1:00

Lunch Break

1:00 - 1:45

A Conversation with Ambassador Katherine Tai, USTR
  • Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative
  • Michael Stumo, CEO, CPA

2:00 - 2:45

Solar Manufacturing and the Battle Against China
  • Mark Widmar, CEO, First Solar
  • Nathan Picarsic, Co-founder, Horizon Advisory
  • Emily de La Bruyere, Co-founder, Horizon Advisory
  • Matt Card, President and Chief Operating Officer, Suniva

3:00 - 3:45

Trade Cheats - Mexico Flooding the U.S. Market with Oversupply
  • Michael Stumo, CEO, CPA
  • Barry Zekelman, Executive Chairman & CEO, Zekelman Industries
  • U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH)*

3:45 - 4:00

Fireside Chat with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
  • Nick Iacovella, Senior Vive President of Public Affairs & Communications, CPA
  • U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

5:00 - 5:30

Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) Trade Award
  • U.S. Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO-08)

5:00 - 5:30

Cocktail Hour

6:00 - 9:00

Banquet Speeches and Awards
  • Zach Mottl, President, Atlas Tool Works
  • Michael Stumo, CEO, CPA
  • Luis Barrenechea, CEO, Optimus Steel
  • U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03)
  • U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)*

*Asterisk indicates invited

Wednesday, May 15

Breakfast provided by CPA
Tomatoes, Citrus and Trade - Food Security in America
  • U.S. Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL-17)
  • Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF
Senator Brown Acceptance of Trade Award
  • U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
Drug Shortages and America's Healthcare Crisis
  • U.S. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
  • U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA-3)
  • Usman Ahmed, CEO, Nexus Pharmaceuticals
  • Brian DeBusk, CEO, DeRoyal
  • Dane W. Henry, MBA, FACHE President, and CEO, Partners Cooperative, Inc.
  • Jessica Johnston, Vice President, Market Access and Payment Policy, Becton Dickinson
Lunch Break

12:30 - 1:45

Recent Performance of U.S. Trade and Industrial Strategy
  • Jeff Ferry, Chief Economist, CPA
  • Andrew Rechenberg, Economist, CPA
  • Paul Romer (by video), Professor of Economics, Boston College, and Nobel Laureate

3:00

Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CPA's 2024 Annual Conference being held?

Phoenix Park Hotel

520 North Capitol St NE

Washington, DC 20001

 

Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the Phoenix Park Hotel is just steps from Union Station, the US Capitol, and all the history and evolving attractions the nation’s capital has to offer. Where sophistication meets comfort, the historic Washington DC hotel remains loyal to the style of the original 1920’s architecture while embracing a contemporary guestroom design suitable for both the corporate or leisure traveler.  The Irish heritage is found at The Dubliner, a classic Irish restaurant and bar where guests are treated to authentic Irish / American cuisine. 

Who will be attending the conference?

CPA’s Annual Conference will bring together key members and staff of the U.S Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, industry and thought leaders, and CPA subject matter experts to discuss trade, tax, and economic policy issues that grow domestic industry and agriculture, balance trade, protect national security, and achieve broadly-shared prosperity.

What topics will be covered?

CPA’s Annual Conference will feature policy panels and presentations covering trade, tax, and economic policy issues. This includes panels on industrial policy and tax issues to boost U.S. domestic production, how China is exploiting U.S. capital markets, how trade policy can drive economic growth and strengthen domestic industrial capacity, solutions to address the drug shortage crisis, and protecting U.S. producers and industry from predatory trade practices and oversupply.

What is the dress code for the event?

The dress code is business professional.

What is the cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel after you have already registered and paid to attend the conference, please reach out to Erika Wainwright at ewainwright@prosperousamerica.org.

DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...

Congressional Staffer

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

I appreciated that as a conference attendee I was able to engage directly with CPA members. It was valuable to be with the people who are impacted most by the policies we consider in Congress. 

CONGRESSIONAL STAFFER

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC)

The event exceeded my expectations. The location was great, the presentations were very interesting, and the CPAEF staff were all very nice and hospitable.

CONGRESSIONAL STAFFER

Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-NC)

I thought the briefings were very interesting and I liked how they covered different industries with an overarching message about competing with China.

WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR?

If you are interested in sponsoring CPA’s 2024 Annual Conference, please e-mail Peter Rothfeld at prothfeld@prosperousamerica.org for more information or select an option below.

PLATINUM

$10,000
  • 4 complimentary registrations
  • Company logo featured on the registration website, Annual Conference event page on the CPA website, agenda, and signage at the Conference
  • Verbal recognition during the conference

GOLD

$5,000
  • 2 complimentary registrations
  • Company logo featured on the registration website, Annual Conference event page on the CPA website, agenda, and signage at the Conference
  • Verbal recognition during the conference

SILVER

$2,500
  • 1 complimentary registration
  • Company logo featured on the registration website, Annual Conference event page on the CPA website, agenda, and signage at the Conference
  • Verbal recognition during the conference