2026 IPMA Conference Agenda

Cleveland, Ohio • October 12–14, 2026

At-a-glance schedule — time, session, room, and who attends.Download Agenda (PDF)
TimeSessionLocationWho Attends
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12  —  ARRIVAL DAY
8:00 AM – 4:00 PMAttendee Arrivals—Everyone
9:00 AMOptional Golf OutingIronwood Golf CourseRegistered golfers only
1:00 PMVendor SetupOrchid WestVendors only
5:00 – 7:00 PMWelcome Cocktail ReceptionOrchid FoyerEveryone
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13  —  CONFERENCE DAY 1
8:00 AMBreakfast & Vendor Booths OpenOrchid WestEveryone
9:00 AMOpening Remarks, Opening Video & National AnthemOrchid EastEveryone
9:00 – 10:30 AMPanel Discussion with Mood LeadershipMalcolm McRoberts – State of the UnionJennifer Mitchell (remote) or Evan LaVere (sub) – State of OperationsOrchid EastAffiliates & Mood Media
10:30 – 10:45 AMBreak—Everyone
10:45 – 11:30 AMKazum SalesPresented by Scott Welton & Austen ThompsonOrchid EastAffiliates & Mood Media
11:30 AM – 12:00 PMEngineering Breakout: LED DiscussionPresented by John Wasko with AlmoOrchid EastEveryone
12:00 PMNetworking Lunch with VendorsOrchid WestEveryone
1:00 PMVendor Expo & GamesOrchid WestEveryone
3:00 – 4:00 PMGold Sponsor Roundtables: Part 1 (2 rotations, 25 mins each)TOA – Disa • Sonance – Laelia • Bose – Caladenia • Biamp – Orchid EastCaladenia • Laelia • Disa • Orchid EastGold Sponsors & Affiliates
4:30 PMClosing Remarks & Casual Happy HourHotel BarEveryone
6:00 PMSales & Engineering Dinner with Gold SponsorsTBDSales, Engineering & Gold Sponsors
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14  —  CONFERENCE DAY 2
8:00 AMBreakfast & Vendor Booths OpenOrchid WestEveryone
9:30 – 10:30 AMPanel Discussion with Mood LeadershipTrey Courtney – Technology, Digital Signage & Equipment UpdateOrchid EastAffiliates & Mood Media
10:30 – 10:45 AMBreak—Everyone
10:45 AM – 12:00 PMPanel Discussion with Mood LeadershipEvan LaVere – ASGFred Collins – Improved Process on LeadsOrchid EastAffiliates & Mood Media
12:00 PMLunch & Networking with VendorsOrchid WestEveryone
1:00 PMVendor Expo & GamesVendors are welcome to bring prizesOrchid WestEveryone
2:00 – 3:00 PMGold Sponsor Roundtables: Part 2 (2 rotations, 25 mins each)TOA – Disa • Sonance – Laelia • Bose – Caladenia • Biamp – Orchid EastCaladenia • Laelia • Disa • Orchid EastGold Sponsors & Affiliates
3:15 PMBoard MeetingRoom must be vacated by 5:00 PMCattleyaBoard Members
3:15 PMBreakout SessionPresented by Craig Breigle, Alicia Hunter & Wesley HooverOrchid EastSales & Engineering
6:00 PMClosing Group Dinner EventRock & Roll Hall of FameEveryone