Speaking Engagement March 18–19, 2026

ECFC Advocacy Summit 2026

Event Detail
Ashley Gillihan, John R. Hickman, Laurie Kirkwood
March 18–19, 2026
The Darcy Hotel
Washington, D.C.

Ashley Gillihan , John Hickman, and Laurie Kirkwood will be panelists at this summit hosted by the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation.

Ashley Gillihan , John Hickman, and Laurie Kirkwood will speak on the March 18 panel “The Regulatory Landscape: Compliance Developments and What’s Ahead.” This session will explore a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory and policy environment affecting flexible compensation and tax-advantaged benefits.

John Hickman will speak on the March 18 panels titled “Inside the Agencies: Regulatory Updates Affecting Flexible Compensation,” and “Technical Advisory Group Panel.” These panels will provide updates on recent actions, priorities, and guidance affecting flexible compensation and tax-advantaged benefit programs, and technical and operational issues affecting the administration of cafeteria plans, FSAs, HRAs, and HSAs.

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Alex Wolfe
Communications Director