2026 ISEA Annual Meeting

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ISEA Annual Meeting 2026

Shape what’s next for worker safety.

Three days of standards work, industry insight, peer connection, and practical ideas for leaders across the safety equipment industry.

Why attend

Where the PPE industry moves forward.

The Annual Meeting combines the essential work of the association with timely intelligence and high-value connection.

01

Advance standards and policy

Work directly with peers in Product Groups and committees to develop standards & education campaigns, shape policy positions, and plan for the future.

02

Hear what’s changing

Get practical insight on end-user needs, regulation, public policy, AI, and business trends affecting the safety equipment industry.

03

Build stronger relationships

Connect with industry leaders during Product Group sessions, meals, receptions, and the ISEA Foundation Awards celebration.

Registration options

Choose the experience that fits.

Registration is available only for representatives of ISEA member companies.

Product Group In-Person

$250
Increases to $500 after October 2
  • Access to Product Group meetings
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • In-person collaboration with peers
Register

Awards Dinner Add-On

$250
For Product Group-only attendees
  • Cocktail reception and formal dinner
  • ISEA Foundation industry recognition
  • Transportation to the off-site event
Register
Virtual Product Group participation: Product Group members who cannot attend in person may join scheduled meetings through Microsoft Teams at no cost. The virtual experience is intentionally light and less interactive; Thursday programming is not available virtually.
Wednesday evening · Washington, DC

An evening celebrating the people moving worker safety forward.

Join the ISEA community at an off-site location in Washington, DC, for the ISEA Foundation Awards. The evening will bring members together for a cocktail reception, formal dinner and industry recognition.

Round-trip transportation will be provided from the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City.

Cocktail reception
Connect with peers and industry leaders.
Formal dinner
Share an evening with the ISEA community.
Industry recognition
Celebrate contributions to worker safety.
Off-site experience
Transportation will be provided.
Featured speakers

Ideas from leaders shaping the industry.

Wells Bullard

Wells Bullard

President & CEO, Bullard
ISEA Chair

Kate Kalutkiewicz

Kate Kalutkiewicz

Senior Managing Director, Trade Practice & McLarty Inbound

Mike McCalley

Mike McCalley

Founder, The Vertical Solution

Cam Mackey

Cam Mackey

President & CEO, ISEA

Nick Pericle

Nick Pericle

Founder, Tenexity

Agenda

Three Days.
One Clear View.

Choose the day to scan the schedule.

2026 Annual Meeting Agenda

7:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Breakfast is available from 7:00–8:00 AM.
Meal
8:30 AM
State of the Industry & ISEA
Wells Bullard · Bullard
Elke Hirschman · Bunzl Safety
Cam Mackey · ISEA
ISEA Business
10:30 AM
Networking Break
Networking
11:00 AM
Voice of the Customer Panel
Panelists to be announced soon
Hear directly from safety professionals as they share their perspectives on PPE pain points, unmet needs, and how PPE providers can become more effective partners in protecting workers.
Customer Insights
Noon–1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Meal
1:30 PM
Inside the Trump White House: Trade Policy, Tariffs, and What the PPE Industry Should Do Next
Kate Kalutkiewicz · McLarty Inbound (previously with The White House and Amazon)
Trade policy has become one of the most consequential—and unpredictable—forces shaping global supply chains and manufacturing. Drawing on her experience as Senior Director for International Trade at the White House National Economic Council, senior trade negotiator at USTR, and Head of U.S. Trade Policy at Amazon, Kate Kalutkiewicz will provide an insider's perspective on how trade decisions are made, what is driving the Administration's tariff strategy, and, most importantly, what PPE manufacturers and suppliers should be doing now to navigate an uncertain policy environment. Key focus areas:

  • Understanding the strategy - An insider's look at the Administration's trade objectives, how tariff decisions are developed, and what executives should be watching over the next 12–24 months.
  • Practical options for the PPE industry - A candid assessment of the tools available to companies—including IEEPA refund opportunities (where applicable), tariff exclusion and advocacy strategies, and how to engage policymakers most effectively.
  • Building resilience amid uncertainty - Actionable guidance for business leaders on managing risk, improving organizational agility, and making informed strategic decisions when policy outcomes remain uncertain.
Policy
2:30–3:00 PM
Networking Break
Networking
3:00 PM
Conversation with OSHA Leadership
David Keeling · OSHA (invited)
Policy
4:00 PM
How PPE Manufacturers Create Competitive Advantage Beyond the Product
Mike McCalley · Vertical Solution (previously GE Energy, Dresser, etc.)
How manufacturers can break out of the commodity trap by competing on customer insight, commercial strategy, customer experience, and brand, not just features, price, and product performance. We will cover topics such as Voice of Customer, differentiation, channel strategy, marketing, and creating competitive advantage that competitors can't easily copy.
Growth & Strategy
6:30 PM
Politics and Pints: What the Midterms Mean and What Comes Next
Speaker to be announced soon
Networking reception begins at 6:30 PM · Program begins at 7:00 PM

Enjoy drinks, heavy appetizers, and conversation before an insider’s look at the forces shaping Washington after the mid-term elections—and what the changing political landscape could mean for business, policy, and the road ahead.
Policy
Travel and lodging

Make Arlington your home base.

The host hotel is connected to Pentagon City and convenient to Reagan National Airport.

Exterior of The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

1250 South Hayes Street
Arlington, Virginia 22202

The Ritz-Carlton room block is expected to sell out. Book early for the best availability.
  • Host hotel for the 2026 ISEA Annual Meeting
  • Recommended arrival: evening of November 17
  • Recommended airport: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Book your room
Frequently asked questions

Know before you go.

No. Registrations are individual, and all fees are per-person rates.
There is a free, limited virtual option for Product Group meetings. Product Group members receive Teams invitations. There is no virtual option for Thursday programming.
At the request of members, ISEA is focusing resources on an exceptional in-person Product Group experience to ensure the most effective collaboration possible.
ISEA does not have rooms reserved for private company meetings. Contact the hotel directly to inquire about space.
Meetings are business casual. The Awards Program and Networking Reception are smart casual. Attendees wear everything from suits to jeans; the guidance is to be appropriate, comfortable, and yourself.
November 18–20 · Arlington, Virginia

Be part of the conversations shaping worker safety.

Register for the 2026 ISEA Annual Meeting and connect with the people advancing standards, policy, innovation, and industry growth.

Register now
ISEAAnnualMeeting’26
ISEA Annual Meeting 2026

Shape what’s next for worker safety.

Three days of standards work, industry insight, peer connection, and practical ideas for leaders across the safety equipment industry.

Why attend

Where the PPE industry moves forward.

The Annual Meeting combines the essential work of the association with timely intelligence and high-value connection.

01

Advance standards and policy

Work directly with peers in Product Groups and committees to develop standards & education campaigns, shape policy positions, and plan for the future.

02

Hear what’s changing

Get practical insight on end-user needs, regulation, public policy, AI, and business trends affecting the safety equipment industry.

03

Build stronger relationships

Connect with industry leaders during Product Group sessions, meals, receptions, and the ISEA Foundation Awards celebration.

Registration options

Choose the experience that fits.

Registration is available only for representatives of ISEA member companies.

Product Group In-Person

$250
Increases to $500 after October 2
  • Access to Product Group meetings
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • In-person collaboration with peers
Register

Awards Dinner Add-On

$250
For Product Group-only attendees
  • Cocktail reception and formal dinner
  • ISEA Foundation industry recognition
  • Transportation to the off-site event
Register
Virtual Product Group participation: Product Group members who cannot attend in person may join scheduled meetings through Microsoft Teams at no cost. The virtual experience is intentionally light and less interactive; Thursday programming is not available virtually.
Wednesday evening · Washington, DC

An evening celebrating the people moving worker safety forward.

Join the ISEA community at an off-site location in Washington, DC, for the ISEA Foundation Awards. The evening will bring members together for a cocktail reception, formal dinner and industry recognition.

Round-trip transportation will be provided from the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City.

Cocktail reception
Connect with peers and industry leaders.
Formal dinner
Share an evening with the ISEA community.
Industry recognition
Celebrate contributions to worker safety.
Off-site experience
Transportation will be provided.
Featured speakers

Ideas from leaders shaping the industry.

Wells Bullard

Wells Bullard

President & CEO, Bullard
ISEA Chair

Kate Kalutkiewicz

Kate Kalutkiewicz

Senior Managing Director, Trade Practice & McLarty Inbound

Mike McCalley

Mike McCalley

Founder, The Vertical Solution

Cam Mackey

Cam Mackey

President & CEO, ISEA

Nick Pericle

Nick Pericle

Founder, Tenexity

Agenda

Three Days.
One Clear View.

Choose the day to scan the schedule.

2026 Annual Meeting Agenda

7:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Breakfast is available from 7:00–8:00 AM.
Meal
8:30 AM
State of the Industry & ISEA
Wells Bullard · Bullard
Elke Hirschman · Bunzl Safety
Cam Mackey · ISEA
ISEA Business
10:30 AM
Networking Break
Networking
11:00 AM
Voice of the Customer Panel
Panelists to be announced soon
Hear directly from safety professionals as they share their perspectives on PPE pain points, unmet needs, and how PPE providers can become more effective partners in protecting workers.
Customer Insights
Noon–1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Meal
1:30 PM
Inside the Trump White House: Trade Policy, Tariffs, and What the PPE Industry Should Do Next
Kate Kalutkiewicz · McLarty Inbound (previously with The White House and Amazon)
Trade policy has become one of the most consequential—and unpredictable—forces shaping global supply chains and manufacturing. Drawing on her experience as Senior Director for International Trade at the White House National Economic Council, senior trade negotiator at USTR, and Head of U.S. Trade Policy at Amazon, Kate Kalutkiewicz will provide an insider's perspective on how trade decisions are made, what is driving the Administration's tariff strategy, and, most importantly, what PPE manufacturers and suppliers should be doing now to navigate an uncertain policy environment. Key focus areas:

  • Understanding the strategy - An insider's look at the Administration's trade objectives, how tariff decisions are developed, and what executives should be watching over the next 12–24 months.
  • Practical options for the PPE industry - A candid assessment of the tools available to companies—including IEEPA refund opportunities (where applicable), tariff exclusion and advocacy strategies, and how to engage policymakers most effectively.
  • Building resilience amid uncertainty - Actionable guidance for business leaders on managing risk, improving organizational agility, and making informed strategic decisions when policy outcomes remain uncertain.
Policy
2:30–3:00 PM
Networking Break
Networking
3:00 PM
Conversation with OSHA Leadership
David Keeling · OSHA (invited)
Policy
4:00 PM
How PPE Manufacturers Create Competitive Advantage Beyond the Product
Mike McCalley · Vertical Solution (previously GE Energy, Dresser, etc.)
How manufacturers can break out of the commodity trap by competing on customer insight, commercial strategy, customer experience, and brand, not just features, price, and product performance. We will cover topics such as Voice of Customer, differentiation, channel strategy, marketing, and creating competitive advantage that competitors can't easily copy.
Growth & Strategy
6:30 PM
Politics and Pints: What the Midterms Mean and What Comes Next
Speaker to be announced soon
Networking reception begins at 6:30 PM · Program begins at 7:00 PM

Enjoy drinks, heavy appetizers, and conversation before an insider’s look at the forces shaping Washington after the mid-term elections—and what the changing political landscape could mean for business, policy, and the road ahead.
Policy
Travel and lodging

Make Arlington your home base.

The host hotel is connected to Pentagon City and convenient to Reagan National Airport.

Exterior of The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

1250 South Hayes Street
Arlington, Virginia 22202

The Ritz-Carlton room block is expected to sell out. Book early for the best availability.
  • Host hotel for the 2026 ISEA Annual Meeting
  • Recommended arrival: evening of November 17
  • Recommended airport: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Book your room
Frequently asked questions

Know before you go.

No. Registrations are individual, and all fees are per-person rates.
There is a free, limited virtual option for Product Group meetings. Product Group members receive Teams invitations. There is no virtual option for Thursday programming.
At the request of members, ISEA is focusing resources on an exceptional in-person Product Group experience to ensure the most effective collaboration possible.
ISEA does not have rooms reserved for private company meetings. Contact the hotel directly to inquire about space.
Meetings are business casual. The Awards Program and Networking Reception are smart casual. Attendees wear everything from suits to jeans; the guidance is to be appropriate, comfortable, and yourself.
November 18–20 · Arlington, Virginia

Be part of the conversations shaping worker safety.

Register for the 2026 ISEA Annual Meeting and connect with the people advancing standards, policy, innovation, and industry growth.

Register now

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ISEA is committed to providing an event experience where our participants, partners and staff can safely and effectively collaborate, learn, and network. As we make evidence-based decisions about how best to put health and safety first., we will continue to communicate to keep everyone safe. By participating in person, you understand and acknowledge that you risk exposure to and contraction of potentially dangerous diseases (including but not limited to COVID-19). You understand and acknowledge the risks associated with diseases and viruses and you are fully aware that exposure may result in, including without limitation, infection, illness, injury, or otherwise. In consideration of the above, you hereby release ISEA and its partners of any liability related to your attendance. By attending our Event, you agreed to abide by and engage in certain health-and-safety-beneficial conduct while attending the Event. This may include, but is not limited to, submitting to daily temperature checks, wearing a mask in public areas, engaging in appropriate physical distancing, and not attending the Event if you are ill or have been recently exposed to COVID-19. If you have questions regarding ISEA’s COVID-19 procedures or need accommodations, please contact ISEA at 703-525-1695.

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