27th Annual NAFC National Conference in Chicago, IL - Oct. 5-8, 2025
SAVE THE DATE! Chicago, Illinois will play host to the 27th Annual NAFC National Conference, Oct. 5-8, 2025 at the Palmer House Hotel. Early registration will soon be available.
This one-of-a-kind annual event brings together leaders from across the country - Contractors, Fair Contracting Organizations, Labor Leaders, Policy Makers, Legal Experts, Researchers and Accomplished Academicians to learn about the latest policy developments, share best practices, and collaborate on our mission to bring a level playing field to the construction industry.
As our nation embarks on historic new investments in infrastructure, energy systems and domestic manufacturing capacity, this year’s conference promises to be our most exciting yet! Space will be limited so please stay tuned and please be sure to Register as soon as it is available!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
PLEASE REVIEW THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BEFORE MAKING YOUR TRAVEL RESERVATIONS!
Review the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS drop-down menu to ensure that your travel reservations allow you to attend the complete lineup of plenary speakers, panels, workshops and networking opportunities. In addition, please use the REGISTRATION & HOTEL RESERVATIONS drop-down menu to register for the Conference and reserve your hotel. Stay tuned for further details and contact NAFC’s Administrator with any questions you may have.
JOIN US AS A SPONSOR: Sponsorship of the Annual NAFC Conference offers you an opportunity to reach hundreds of the nation’s most influential construction industry leaders throughout this exciting annual event. We have vendor booths and other sponsor opportunities available at different levels, see drop-down menu below or for more information, please contact NAFC Administrator Geoffrey Griffith via email at info@faircontracting.org or at (866) 523-6232.
27th Annual NAFC National Conference – October 5-8, 2025
Palmer House Hilton Hotel
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-7500
27th Annual NAFC National Conference
Schedule of Events – October 5-8, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Staff & Committee Meetings
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Regional Receptions
Monday, October 6, 2025
7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Plenary Session, Workshops
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Retirement/Networking Reception Honoring Terry O’Sullivan
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Plenary Session, Workshops
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Plenary Session, Workshops
Some of the topics include:
- Labor Standards on Infrastructure and Renewables Projects
- Advocating for Ordinances and Statutes
- Construction Industry Research
- Davis-Bacon and State Prevailing Wage Enforcement
- Project Labor Agreements
- Project Tracking
- Local and State Fair Contracting Legislative Developments
- Enforcement on IRA, IIJA, CHIPs & Renewables Projects
- Compliance Approaches
- Marketing Strategies
*Please be advised that the agenda is subject to change
Registration: Check back soon for early registration and stay tuned for further updates! A fee of $250.00 is due upon registration. Please mail a copy of your registration confirmation and registration check in the amount of $250.00 made payable to the below address or contact NAFC’s Administrator at info@faircontracting.org for electronic payment options:
NAFC
905 Black Lives Matter Plaza, NW
Washington, DC 20006
*The registration fee will be refunded upon cancellation if notice is provided to NAFC by September 1, 2024. Please be advised that participation in the NAFC Conference is subject to the approval of NAFC’s Board of Directors.
Hotel: Check back soon for our room block!
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities at the 27th Annual NAFC National Conference, we will have vendor booths and other sponsor opportunities available at different levels. For more information click the below link and please contact NAFC Administrator Geoffrey Griffith at (866) 523-6232 or via email at info@faircontracting.org. The cut-off date for logo placement is September 1, 2025.