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2026 Executive Summit

Wednesday, March 4 - Friday, March 6, 2026
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center

Register by January 21 to save $100!

The 2026 AAFA Executive Summit will be held in person from March 4-6, 2026, at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, bringing together executives from retail, apparel, footwear, and fashion accessory brands from the U.S. and around the globe for two days of thought-provoking dialogue. Visit the Registration Info tab to register.

The Executive Summit brings together senior-level executives from retail, apparel, footwear, and fashion accessory brands from the U.S. and across the globe for two days of thought-provoking dialogue. Addressing pivotal issues impacting the industry’s growth and progress, this program infuses ESG priorities and future-proofing strategies, while exploring how our industry can shape smart public policy and drive sound business practices today and into the future. 

Event Location

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004

Hotel Information

JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004

AAFA has secured a room block at the JW Marriott Washington DC, which is across the street and within walking distance from the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. Please click here to reserve a room directly at the JW Marriott at AAFA’s rate of $399/night + taxes/fees. The deadline to reserve a room in AAFA's block at our negotiated rate is Monday, February 9, 2026; however, the room block may sell out before this date. Once the block is sold out, rooms and rates cannot be guaranteed.

Event Contact

Katie Koscher

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