Momentum is building for the 2026 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, the premier Capitol Hill fly-in event for the cleaning industry, March 23-24 in Washington, D.C. This year’s event will be the keystone event taking place during International Cleaning Week. ISSA is co-hosting this year’s summit with the Business Service Contracts Association International (BSCAI), INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), International Franchise Association (IFA), New England Sanitary Supply Association (NESSA), Pacific Association of Business Service Contractors (PABSCO), and the Restoration Industry Association (RIA).

“The 2026 summit is a unique opportunity for the cleaning and facility solutions industry build on our legislative successes in 2025. The bringing together so many influential associations gives the industry a bigger voice and more influence on the critical policy issues being debated on Capitol Hill that will impact the industry for years to come,” said John Nothdurft, ISSA Director of Government Affairs. “Hearing directly from business leaders firsthand is the most impactful way to advance the industries’ policy priorities and strengthen our collective voice in Washington, D.C.”

The 2026 summit will take place at the Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill, walking distance to the U.S. Capitol. Attendance will include more than 140 industry leaders representing a cross section of the cleaning and facility solutions industry including manufacturers, distributors, residential and commercial cleaning companies, restoration cleaning companies, and franchises.

“Franchised cleaning brands are directly affected by the labor and regulatory policies shaping today’s business environment. With so many shared members in this space, IFA is proud to support the ISSA 2026 Clean Advocacy Summit and partner with ISSA to ensure policymakers understand how smart policy helps franchise systems grow, support local owners, and create jobs,” said Jeff Hanscom, Senior Vice President, State & Local Government Relations & Policy, International Franchise Association.

“INDA is excited to again partner with ISSA to co-locate our Third Annual INDA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit at the Clean Advocacy Summit, which is quickly becoming one of the premier annual advocacy events in Washington, D.C.” stated Wes Fisher, Director of Government Affairs at INDA, “Over the last two years, dozens of INDA members have joined ISSA’s programming and additionally held sessions and congressional meetings specific to the nonwovens industry, including promoting the bipartisan WIPPES Act. As an association representing the manufacturers of many cleaning and personal care products, we look forward to continuing and going our fantastic partnership with ISSA and the Clean Advocacy Summit.”

“”The IICRC is proud to once again partner with ISSA for its Clean Advocacy Summit. The cleaning and restoration industries are integral to public health, safety, and disaster recovery, and it is vital that our voices are represented and heard in the policymaking process on Capitol Hill,” added IICRC Director of Government Relations, Robbie Bradshaw.

“United industry advocacy strengthens our collective voice with policymakers, advancing policies that support workforce development, healthy workplaces, and economic vitality for the entire cleaning, restoration, and facility services sector.  We are thrilled to work alongside the ISSA team to elevate our industries in a strong collaborative approach,” said Vince Scarfo, Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs for RIA.

“NESSA is proud to serve as a supporting organization for the 2026 Clean Advocacy Summit and International Cleaning Week. As a leading representative of the sanitary supply industry in New England, we look forward to elevating our members’ voices and advocating for initiatives that will help shape and advance the future of our industry,” added Nicole Bernardo, Executive Director for NESSA.

On the first day of the industry’s largest fly-in event, participants will get the “inside scoop” on the key public policy issues facing their business and industry, including labor and supply chain challenges, cleaning product regulations, promoting healthy workplaces, tariffs, ending period poverty, and more. On the second day, participants will apply their new knowledge and skills by heading to Capitol Hill to meet with their congressional delegation to advance the industry.

For questions about the 2026 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit or sponsorship opportunities, please contact John Nothdurft.