2026 Annual Conference

Program at a Glance

*Tentative - Subject to Change

TUESDAY, JULY 14

10:00 am – 3:00 pm  FSAE/Foundation Board Meeting
5:30 pm -    Hilton Leadership Reception - Invitation Only

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

9:00 am – 11:00 am  CEO Roundtable, Meeting Planner Roundtable, Leadership Roundtable
9:00 am – 11:00 am  Supplier Appreciation Welcome Break
11:15 am – 11:45 am   First Timer Meet Up
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm  Opening General Session Luncheon - all attendees invited
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm    Networking Break
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm    Breakout Sessions
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm   VIP Connection Reception
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm   Welcome Reception - all attendees invite

THURSDAY, JULY 16

7:00 am – 8:00 am  Coffee & Conversations with Exhibitors
8:00 am – 9:00 am   Leadership Breakfast - all attendees invited
9:00 am – 10:00 am  Breakout Sessions
10:00 am – 10:45 am Networking Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am   Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm   General Session Luncheon & Organizational Awards
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm     Breakout Sessions
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm    Networking Break - Auction Closes
3:45 pm – 5:15 pm    Beer Tasting - One 1.5-hour session
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm   Conference Gala Reception & Dinner - all attendees invited

FRIDAY, JULY 17

8:00 am – 9:00 am   Coffee & Conversations with Exhibitors and Auction Pick Up
9:00 am – 10:45 am   Closing Keynote & Awards Brunch - all attendees invited
11:00 am                    Adjourn