2025 Annual NAFC National Conference in Chicago, IL - Oct. 5-8, 2025
Chicago, Illinois will play host to the 2025 Annual NAFC National Conference, Oct. 5-8, 2025 at the Palmer House Hotel. Early registration is now 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 is at a historic crossroad for, energy and public works compliance, this year’s conference promises to be one of our most important yet! Space will be limited (we turned away over 100 registrants last year) so please stay tuned and be sure to Register now before space fills up!
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.
2025 Annual NAFC National Conference – October 5-8, 2025
Palmer House Hilton Hotel
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-7500
2025 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 Networking Reception
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
12:00 pm Adjournment
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: Click the link below to use our online registration tool for the NAFC Conference. You will be directed to a link for the hotel reservation thereafter. Registration must be made online through NAFC’s 2025 Conference website by close of business on September 15, 2025. Please mail a copy of your registration confirmation and registration check in the amount of $300.00 made payable to:
NAFC
905 – 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
- Conference Registration Here (A link to the Palmer House Hilton Hotel will appear after confirming your registration)
*The registration fee will be refunded upon cancellation if notice is provided to NAFC by September 19, 2025. Please be advised that participation in the NAFC Conference is subject to the approval of NAFC’s Board of Directors.
HOTEL: Click the link below to go directly to the hotel’s website. NAFC Conference registration must be completed prior to making your hotel reservations. If you have any issues making your reservation, please contact NAFC at info@faircontracting.org or call the Palmer House Hilton Hotel directly at (615) 736-7100.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities at the 2025 Annual NAFC National Conference, we will have vendor booths and other sponsor opportunities available at different levels. For more information, 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.