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Program Information

Please note: The date pattern for the 116th AFWA Annual Meeting is different than in the past. The preliminary schedule of events is provided below; please check back for updates. We look forward to hosting you September 14 - 18, 2026, at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster, PA!

​​Monday, September 14

1:00pm - 5:00pm | Preconference Workshops
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Directors Dinner

Tuesday, September 15

7:00am - 1:00pm | Directors Retreat and Lunch
8:00am - 12:00pm | Workshops
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Committee Meetings
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Welcome Dinner event

Wednesday, September 16

7:00am - 8:00am | Directors Breakfast
8:00am - 9:30am | Plenary Session
10:00am - 12:00pm | Committee Meetings
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Directors Lunch
1:00pm - 5:00pm | Committee Meetings
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Reception with sponsors and exhibitors
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Awards Banquet

Thursday, September 17

7:00am - 8:00am | Directors Breakfast
8:00am - 12:00pm | Committee Meetings
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Directors Lunch
1:00pm - 5:00pm | Committee Meetings
6:00pm - 7:30pm | President’s Reception

Friday, September 18

7:00am - 8:00am  | Directors Breakfast
8:30am - 11:30am | AFWA Business Meeting