CBIA 2026 Washington, DC Fly-In 

Join CBIA and fellow business leaders for a dynamic fly-in to Washington, D.C., where your peers from across the state will connect, learn, and advocate together.  

CBIA’s 2026 Washington, D.C. Fly-In offers an unique opportunity to understand how federal policies directly affect businesses’ operations, workforce, and bottom lines. 

Meet directly with members of Connecticut’s federal delegation, including U.S. senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Representative Jim Himes.

Kick off the experience Wednesday with a welcome cocktail reception, then spend Thursday immersed in briefings, tours, and networking. 

Friday wraps up with breakfast and a featured speaker before heading home. 

This is a rare chance to hear from policymakers, gain actionable insights, and build connections that benefit your company. 

*Hotel and flights not included; program transportation and select meals provided. 

Agenda

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 

5:30 pm | Welcome Reception at Philip Morris International

• Featured Speaker: U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT 4)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 

8 am | Networking Breakfast  

8:30 am | Welcome Remarks 

• Chris DiPentima, President & CEO, CBIA 

• Chris Davis, VP, Public Policy, CBIA 

• Brian Montanari, President & CEO, HABCO Industries; Chair, CBIA Board of Directors  

9:15 am | National Trade Policy Update

• John Murphy, SVP, International Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

9:45 am | National Energy Policy Update 

• Christopher Guith, SVP, Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce  

10:45 am | Networking Break 

11 am | Walking Travel to Hart Senate Office Building  

11:30 am | Meeting with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)

12 pm | Walking Travel to U.S. Capitol Visitor Center  

12:30 pm | Networking Lunch with Representative Joe Courtney

1 pm | Meeting with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

1:30 pm | Meeting with Representative Jahana Hayes’ Staff 

• David Seyferth, Legislative Assistant, U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT 5)

2:15 pm | Travel to U.S. Chamber of Commerce

2:45 pm | The State of American Business  

• Suzanne Clark, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Carlyle co-founder and co-chair David Rubenstein talks with JPMorganChase chair and CEO Jamie Dimon and Hilton president and CEO Christopher Nassetta 

4:30 pm | Networking Reception  

5:15 pm | Bus to Amazon’s Arlington Headquarters 

5:45 pm | Networking Dinner  

• Featured Speaker: David Fogel, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Director General of U.S. Foreign Commercial Service 

8 pm | Bus Back to Hotel 

Friday, January 16, 2026 

8 am | Networking Breakfast  

8:30 am | Closing Remarks 

• Chris Davis, VP, Public Policy, CBIA 

• Chris DiPentima, President & CEO, CBIA 

8:45 am | Guest Speaker 

9:45 am | Federal Policy Update 

• Tom Wickham, VP, Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

10:45 am | Adjourn