Advancing Fenestration Together
A new opening reception, committee business, roundtables and discussions, and a classic arcade night. Join NFRC in Alexandria this fall.
About the meeting
This year's meeting is designed to be more interactive than ever. Join technical discussions, participate in collaborative breakout sessions, reconnect with colleagues, meet new industry leaders, and help shape the future of fenestration ratings. Whether you're contributing to committee work, sharing ideas during roundtables, or enjoying an evening of classic arcade games with peers, every part of the meeting is an opportunity to learn, connect, and level up together. Join your peers to exchange ideas, build relationships, and help shape the next level of NFRC standards, certification, and innovation.
What's On The Agenda
A first look at what's ahead — see the full session schedule for day-by-day details.
Chair's Reception
Kick off the meeting Tuesday evening with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and friends. Hosted by NFRC Board Chair Kevin Vilhauer.
Committee Meetings & Ballots
Research and Technology, Technical, and Ratings Committee meetings run throughout the meeting. Ballot details follow in a separate email bulletin.
Beyond the U-Factor
As buildings are increasingly regulated based on energy, carbon, and actual performance, what role will fenestration play—and are today's codes, products, ratings, and design practices ready for it?
Interactive Sessions & Breakouts
New roundtables built around what matters most to your work — quality assurance, innovation and new ratings, and commercial fenestration — for labs, IAs, manufacturers, and general interest attendees alike.
Your Life. Your Bingo Card.
Best-selling author, coach, and leadership strategist, Christin Schaaf, leads an engaging and interactive session that takes the familiar phrase "that wasn't on my bingo card" and turns it into something more intentional.
Ready To Level Up?
Register for the 2026 NFRC Fall Meeting to reserve your seat at committee sessions, workshops, and Level Up arcade night.
We look forward to welcoming attendees in person for this year's meeting. Please note that virtual attendance will not be offered.
Register Now →Where To Stay
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Stay where the meeting happens. The Hilton Alexandria Old Town is holding a room block for NFRC Fall Meeting attendees at a discounted group rate — book before the cutoff to guarantee it.
Travel Information
From Reagan National (DCA)
The easiest way in. Reagan National Airport sits directly on Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines — get off at the King St–Old Town station. No transfer required.
The hotel is situated directly across the street from the King Street-Old Town Metro station (Blue/Yellow lines) and the Alexandria Amtrak station.
Total travel time from DCA: roughly 15 minutes door to door.
Driving & Parking
The hotel is just off I-395 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Self-parking and valet are available on-site; rates apply.
Rideshare & Taxi
Rideshare from DCA to the hotel typically runs 10–15 minutes outside of peak traffic. Designated pickup areas are available at both DCA and the hotel.