NATIONAL COUNCIL ON WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 111TH ANNUAL MEETING JULY 26 - 30, 2026 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
NCWM CHAIR’S WELCOME
Welcome members and guests to the 111 Annual Meeting of the National Council on Weights and Measures in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many of you may recall that Philadelphia was also the site for NCWM’s 100 Annual Meeting. I cannot think of a more fitting venue to tackle the serious work of NCWM during our nation’s semi-quincentennial, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. th th I hope that you can take some time to visit and learn more about Philadelphia, a city over 340 years old. Well known as the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the nationally known Philly cheesesteak, and their lively Major League baseball mascot—the Philly Phanatic. Philadelphia offers so much more, so take some time to learn something else about this iconic city. Our agenda kicks off on Sunday morning with meetings of the various subcommittees and task groups. Please attend as many of these meetings as possible to get current information on projects, agenda items, and responsibilities assigned to each task group or subcommittee. The work of our members through the subcommittees and task groups is vital to the success of NCWM and greatly supports the standing committees and the Board of Directors, to whom they report. Sunday evening is a time for networking and preparing for the days ahead. Please join me at the Chair’s Reception for some good food and libations to get our work week off to a great start. Monday and Tuesday of this week, the NCWM standing committees will hold open hearings to receive editorial suggestions, statements of support or opposition, and recommendations for the final status of items on their respective agendas. Regulators, industry representatives, technical advisors, and all registered attendees are encouraged to make their positions and recommendations known on each agenda item that is important to them. The open hearings provide a forum for discussion and debate, where disagreement is listened to with the intent of always understanding and compromising where practical. Tuesday afternoon following open hearings, NCWM will have the awards celebration. There are several members being recognized for their dedication and service to NCWM, and you may be one of them. Please join us as we recognize these members and applaud their achievements.
The committees will then adjourn for their work sessions to deliberate on the status of items and determine which items will be voted on during our voting sessions. Remember that some agenda items that were assigned voting status at January’s Interim Meeting may be downgraded prior to Wednesday’s voting session based on comments and recommendations heard during open hearings, but no item can be elevated to voting status that was not assigned that status at the Interim. During the voting session, the adoption or rejection of agenda items will determine what appears in the 2027 version of Handbooks 44, 130, and 133. Some items may pass or fail by a thin margin, so every vote counts. Voting members, please make sure to attend the entirety of the voting sessions and cast your official vote for each item as it is presented. Thursday marks the last day of the 2026 NCWM Annual Meeting and will include a carryover of the voting session, if not completed on Wednesday, as well as our annual business meeting welcoming Jason Flint of New Jersey as he steps into his role as incoming NCWM Chair. I look forward to the meetings, discussions, and deliberations that will guide each of our standing committees and inform our voting decisions. While we face the challenges ahead, I want to remind you that no challenge is insurmountable when faced with commitment, integrity, consistency of effort, and a steadfast commitment to high ethical standards. Our commitment to preserving and protecting equity in the marketplace by “measuring what matters” will help us successfully face our challenges.
Sincerely,
NCWM Chair
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Coffee Service 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration and Exhibits 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meter Manufacturer Association 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Task Group and Subcommittee Meetings 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH, 2026 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service/Light Breakfast 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration and Exhibits
7:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Associate Membership Committee 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Regional Association Meetings 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Voting Session 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Special Event: Citizens Bank Park - Home of the Phillies
1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Task Group and Subcommittee Meetings 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Joint Session with Committee Report 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Chair’s Reception
MONDAY, JULY 27TH, 2026 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service/Light Breakfast
THURSDAY, JULY 30TH, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service/Light Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration and Exhibits 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Voting Session
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration and Exhibits 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. New Attendee Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Official Session - Open Hearings 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Official Session Open Hearings Continued 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Committee Work Sessions TUESDAY, JULY 28TH, 2026 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service/Light Breakfast 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration and Exhibits 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Official Session - Open Hearings 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Break
View our full schedule of events here.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. General Session 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Technical Session: TBD 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Committee Work Sessions 8:00 p.m. Addendum Sheets Available
CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION SUNDAY, JULY 26TH | 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Join us in honoring NCWM Chair Kevin Schnepp by taking time to connect with friends and meet new people. Heavy appetizers will be served with a cash bar. Admission is included in the full meeting registration fee; guests are welcome to purchase tickets for $35/person. Attire is business casual.
Explore Philly!
Philadelphia is primarily known as the birthplace of American democracy. Take the time to see what the “City of Brotherly Love” has to offer. Here is a list of a few things to see an do during your visit. Snap a photo in front of the Liberty Bell! Pose with the Rocky Statue, and run up the “Rocky Steps”. The 72 steps have become an international destination and a Philly rite of passage. Enjoy an authentic Philly cheesesteak! Rivals Geno’s Steaks and Pat’s King of Steaks feed the masses daily!
Spend the afternoon taking in Philadelphia’s most artistic mile, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Along this you can see the Barnes Foundation, The Franklin Institute, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Check out 40+ FREE things to do in Greater Philadelphia. Philly is a city for foodies, click here to see a selection of restaurants, from Michelin- Honored, to hoagies, cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and so much more!
Tour Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United States. The City of Brotherly Love is filled with love. One of the best known landmarks is LOVE itself, the Robert Indiana sculpture in JFK Plaza. It’s a prized photo op for couples, families, and friends. Head to Reading Terminal Market to enjoy food from dozens of vendors. Check out the tops choices here. Take a stroll through the world-renowned Longwood Gardens.
ACCOMMODATIONS Philadelphia Marriott Old City - Reserve your room! HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION The cut-off date for the reservation group discount is July 3 , 2026, or when the room block sells out. Thursday July 30 , is fully booked and no additional rooms are available. Please ensure your checkout date is adjusted accordingly to avoid an error message when making your reservation. rd th The Philadelphia International Airport is 9 miles from the Philadelphia Marriot Old City. We recommend using a Rideshare Service Such as Uber or Lyft. Airport transportation information. Those who are driving: No self-parking. Valet is $67 per day, with in and out privileges.
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LIGHT BREAKFAST
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Included with full meeting registration fee and can be purchased as a four-day package for $30/person.
DRESS CODE
Open Hearings: Business Casual, Business General and Voting Sessions: Business
Philadelphia Marriott Old City places you in the heart of Philadelphia, within a 15-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center.
REGISTRATION
Register Online! NCWM Members: $500 Non-Members: $625 Note: Rates will change after July 3 , 2026 rd
MORE ABOUT: CITIZENS BANK PARK
The home of the Philadelphia Phillies since April 2004, Citizens Bank Park is a 43,500-seat stadium with lush natural grass and a view of the Philadelphia skyline. Ashburn Alley, the in-stadium entertainment complex named nostalgically after Phillies’ great Richie Ashburn, features a Memory Lane of Phillies lore, along with batting and throwing games. The park was honored with the title of Best Ballpark Eats by Food Network. Citizens Bank Park is also one of the most kid-friendly ballparks in the country.
Join us on Wednesday, July 29 , 2026 for an exclusive evening just for us - transportation, open bar, buffet dinner, time to soak in the magic of this legendary ballpark, and behind-the-scenes tours! th
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*This agenda reflects the events officially sanctioned by NCWM. Any events outside of those listed in the meeting agenda are not sanctioned by NCWM.
MEASURING WHAT MATTERS JULY 26-30, 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
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