PRELIMINARY EVENT SCHEDULE

*Time and locations are subject to change*

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Targeted Exhibitor Move-In (20' x 20' sq ft booths or larger only)

Exhibit Hall

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-In

Exhibit Hall

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fishing Tournament - *separate registration required*

Galveston / Waterman's

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 Exhibitor Move-In

Exhibit Hall B & C

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 Registration Open

Exhibit Hall Foyer

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

 Opening Night Reception

Exhibit Hall B & C

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 Speaker and Board Dinner

Viewfinder's Terrace, 9th Floor

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration Open

Exhibit Hall Foyer

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

Floral Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Session *all attendees are welcome to join the keynote*

Hall A

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall B & C

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Coffee Break

Exhibit Hall B & C

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Conference Session 1

Hall A

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Delegate Lunch

Exhibit Hall B & C

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Conference Session 2

Hall A

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Coffee Break

Exhibit Hall B & C

3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Conference Session 3

Hall A

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Networking Reception

Exhibit Hall B & C

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026

7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Registration Open

Exhibit Hall Pre-Function

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

Galleon I - III

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Keynote Presentation / Plenary

Grand Ballroom A & B 

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Conference Session 4

Grand Ballroom A B & C

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall A & B

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

Coffee Break

Exhibit Hall A & B

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Conference Session 5

Grand Ballroom A B & C

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Delegate Lunch

Exhibit Hall A & B

12:45 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Giveaway, Presentation of Awards & Closing Remarks

Exhibit Hall A & B

1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-Out

Exhibit Hall A & B