Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Conference

Markets, Movers, and Mayhem: Critical Updates for the Precious Metals Industry

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Date

Jan 27 & 28, 2026 (CST)

Location

The Army & Navy Club
901 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20006
United States

Contact

Sandra Arrants
mail@ipmi.org

Space is limited. Reserve your spot for the premier legislative event of the year.

Why Attend?


Markets

Get the latest Precious Metals Market Updates from Metals Focus and insights into Artisanal Mining from the World Gold Council.

Movers

Legislation updates in US and EU. Plus, special session on the PART Act.

Mayhem

Navigate the uncertainty of Tariffs and what the Supreme Court might say. Receive a critical Washington Update from industry experts.

Conference Themes


This year's conference focuses on three critical areas shaping the precious metals landscape:

Markets

Gain insights into precious metals market dynamics, pricing trends, and supply chain developments. Understand how global economic factors are influencing market movements and artisanal mining initiatives.

Movers

Stay informed about legislative developments affecting the precious metals industry in the US and EU. Learn about new regulations, compliance requirements, and advocacy efforts shaping policy decisions.

Mayhem

Navigate uncertainty in trade policy, tariffs, and regulatory changes. Understand how Supreme Court decisions and political shifts in Washington may impact your business operations.

Registration is Now Open

Jan 27 & 28, 2026 • The Army & Navy Club, Washington, DC

Members: $425
Non-Members: $525

Space is limited. Reserve your spot!

Limited Number of Rooms Available

A limited number of hotel rooms are available at the Army Navy Club.

To reserve a room please contact Joy Corbett or Selihom Zeccarias at:

(202) 628-8400

Please mention IPMI when booking.

Sponsors

The IPMI thanks its generous sponsors

Donor

Gold Bank

Sponsorships are Available

Position your brand at the center of the industry.

Contact Sandra for more information

Agenda

Tuesday, January 27th

Technical Program sponsored by Dillon Gage
1:30 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Larry Drummond, IPMI
Joe Cavatoni, World Gold Council
Krista Johnson, Johnson Matthey
MARKETS
1:45 PM
Precious Metals Market Updates
Matthew Piggott, Metals Focus
2:30 PM
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Gold, Proposed Legislation and Solutions
Joe Cavatoni, World Gold Council
3:15 PM
Afternoon Break Sponsored by United PMR
MOVERS
3:30 PM
Legislation Heats Up with Precious Metals Markets
New Depository Options, Gold Reserves, Fort Knox Audits, Tax Exceptions, and more.
Stefan Gleason, Money Metals
4:15 PM
PART Act - Autocat Theft Legislation Update
Rick Spees, Akerman Associates
Julie Dobbs, Elemental North America
5:00 PM
Reception Sponsored by FideliTrade and Delaware Depository
6:00 PM
Army Navy Club Seafood Buffet Sponsored by QML

Wednesday, January 28th

8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Sabin Metals Corp
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Larry Drummond, IPMI
Joe Cavatoni, World Gold Council
Krista Johnson, Johnson Matthey
MOVERS
9:15 AM
A New Advocacy Drive for PGMs in the USA
Aloys d'Harambure, International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA)
9:45 AM
PGMs: Advocacy in a World Seeking Security
Marge Ryan, Johnson Matthey
Krista Johnson, Johnson Matthey
10:15 AM
Coffee Break Sponsored by PMR
MAYHEM
10:30 AM
Tariffs: What will SCOTUS Say? What Does it Mean?
Rosemary Becchi, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
11:15 AM
Washington Update
Paul Miller
12:00 PM
Lunch Sponsored by Techemet
1:30 PM
Conference Closes