AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE (Tentative)
TUESDAY– APRIL 28, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Early Registration Open – Pick up badges and conference materials
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM FRVCA Board Meeting (invitation only)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Optional Social Event
WEDNESDAY– APRIL 29, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open – Pick up badges and conference materials
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Strategic Mini Summit presented by Scott Bahr and Sandy Ellingson
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Network Opportunity / State Breakouts / Lunch (on your own)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM General Session/Panel TBA – hosted by Mike Nissley, Colliers Commercial
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Cracker-barrel Discussion – Wins and Struggles – Moderated by Brian Searl
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Turn AI into NOI: Future-Proof Your Park with AI Agents, MCPs, and Business Intelligence – Brought to you by Nic Gramstead, Staylist
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Welcome Reception – Open to all attendees and exhibitors
THURSDAY – APRIL 30, 2026
7:30 AM Registration Open – Pick up badges and conference materials
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Session – Introductions, overview, and special welcome by Rosen Hotels
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Opening Session – State of the Industry Trends & Forecast – Scott Bahr & Casey Cochran
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Inside Exhibitor Set-up (Note: Outside Exhibitors may begin set up on Wednesday)
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Keynote Session – TBA
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Chairman’s Luncheon, Awards Presentation, & Guest Speakers
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Legislative Report and Critical Legal Issues – Marc Dunbar & Thomas Sparrow
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Breakout Session: The Operator’s Playbook: Small Actions That Drive Efficiency, Revenue, and Guest Loyalty Presented to you by Blake Burris, Storable Newbook
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Breakout Session: Wifi and Technology panel discussion
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Breakout Session: Keep More Stress Less: Outdoor Hospitality Financial Tips and Tax Foundations, Presented by Tyler Otto, Specialized Accounting
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Breakout Session: It’s Electric! Tackling Electrical Infrastructure challenges at your park… Pedestals, Metering & More, presented by Heidi Doyle, Mike Sorensen, Tristan Ciceri
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EXPO OPEN & RECEPTION (Food & Drink included)
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 60th Anniversary Celebration Social
FRIDAY – MAY 1, 2026
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM Breakfast and Group Discussion on the hottest topics and most relevant issues
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EXPO OPEN: Inside and Outside displays are open (Lunch provided from 11:30-12:30)
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Park Owner/Operator Roundtables – Facilitated group discussions for every owner/operator, including: Potential Owners, small, medium, or large parks, and multi-park owner/operators
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM General & Breakout Sessions – TBA
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Closing Session: Unfinished business, Conference wrap-up, Final Q&A, Prize Giveaways