2026 Key Presentations

2026 APA Annual Meeting & Convention Key Presentations

Wednesday morning, Welcome Breakfast:

Herb Chan, United Pyrotechnics

Wednesday afternoon, General Session I:

Thursday morning, General Session II:

Thursday afternoon, Display Industry Forum:

Brian Panther, Display Forum

Friday morning, General Session III:

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Announcements

APA Address:
American Pyrotechnics Assoc.
4891 Long Beach Rd., SE
Suite 3, Box #291
Southport, NC 28461
[email protected]

Highlights & News

July 2, 2026
Burlison, Moskowitz Launch Bipartisan Congressional Firework Caucus Ahead of America's 250th Birthday!

June 30, 2026
The new bipartisan Congressional Fireworks Caucus will help educate lawmakers about the fireworks industry's impact and importance. APA members are encouraged to contact their U.S. Representative and invite them to join the caucus. Your voice can make a difference—take action today!

May 7, 2026

Congressman Ken Calvert recently introduced the Fireworks for Freedom Act (H.R. 8593), legislation aimed at helping communities hold fireworks displays in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The bill, which is supported by both APA and NFA, would waive certain environmental regulations that have been used to deny fireworks permits while preserving local authority.

March 2, 2026
The APA and NFA have formally requested that the Department of the Treasury and Customs and Border Protection expedite refunds of tariff payments collected under IEEPA. Click here to view the letter.

December 1, 2025
Urgent Call to Action: #SaveAmericasFireworks

June 26, 2025
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration grants APA’s exemption request providing relief from the HOS & ELD requirements from June 28 – July 8

June 10, 2025
Press release urging the Trump administration and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to issue an exemption for fireworks to sustain the fireworks supply chain and support community traditions

April 3, 2025
Second Letter to President Trump

March 18, 2025
Letter to President Trump requesting exemption from Tariffs

April 4, 2023
APA Clarification on use of "cold spark machines" click here.