WFEA Annual Conference

October 27 - 29, 2026

The leading conference for Festival & Event Organizers in 2026 will be held from Tuesday, October 27, to Thursday, October 29, at the Marriott in Bellevue. Membership includes discounted rates for this conference.

Schedule

Pre-Conference

• Tuesday, October 27, 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
  

Main Conference

• Tuesday, October 27 - 3:15 pm - 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 28 - 8:15 am - 5:30 pm
• Thursday, October 29 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Expo Speed Dating 

• Wednesday, October 29 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Registration Pricing

Add your preferred registration type to your cart before selecting member or non-member pricing. 

Pre-Conference

• Member - $295
• Non-Member - $395
• Additional Attendees - $250 members, $300 non-members

Main Conference

• Member - $650
• Non-Member - $750
• Additional Attendees - $495 members, $595 non-members

Host an Expo Speed Dating Table (includes Main Conference registration)

• Member - $695
• Non-member - $795

One-Day Registration 

• Tuesday - $250 members, $300 non-members
  (does not include pre-conference)
• Wednesday - $350 members, $400 non-members 
• Thursday - $325 members, $375 non-members 

Registration pricing will increase by $100 on October 14th, 2026.

Lodging:

Use a special WFEA group rate at the Marriott Bellevue! 

Registration is Nonrefundable.