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ACCE’s Annual Convention brings together chamber executives and industry leaders who are shaping the future of communities worldwide. This year, we gather in New Orleans, a city built on resilience, invention and an unmistakable rhythm of its own. It is the perfect backdrop for chamber professionals ready to think big, connect deeply and return home with ideas that work.
WHY ATTEND
You will join peers and partners who understand the challenges and opportunities facing modern chambers. The agenda features strategic insights from forward-thinking leaders, practical tools that strengthen daily operations and opportunities to explore the trends influencing talent, economic growth and community trust. Conversations here help chambers adapt with vision instead of reacting under pressure.
A CITY THAT FUELS CREATIVITY
New Orleans invites you to slow down and take a closer look at how culture shapes community. Its neighborhoods show how history and innovation can coexist. Its people understand the power of connection. You will feel that spirit throughout the convention as you network, collaborate and consider how your chamber’s story evolves next.
What to Expect
Plenary sessions and deep-dive breakouts. Peer roundtables that go beyond surface updates. Insights from national thought leaders who understand what chambers need now. Plenty of opportunities to share wins, swap strategies and leave with fresh approaches that align with your mission and your members.
The convention is designed to help you return home with practical tools, sharper focus and renewed purpose.
PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE
New Orleans makes every moment memorable. Whether you arrive early or stay through the week, you will find music on every corner, food that earns its reputation and history that welcomes you in. Let the city’s character fuel your curiosity as you connect with colleagues and imagine what your chamber can accomplish next.
Join us July 20 – 22 as we explore the future of chambers in one of the most inspiring cities in the world.
FRESH FORMAT. HIGH IMPACT. MAXIMUM VALUE.
An early start to this new, compact schedule. Arrive early, connect with your peer group, attend the first-timer’s session and programming, and then join us for the opening reception in The Circuit.
Day two begins with the annual meeting and culminates in a celebration of successes with the awards reception and show.
The last day of sessions ends with an epic closing party at Mardis Gras World – included in your ticket price.
Check out the excursions you can add to your registration to extend your stay in New Orleans after the convention ends.
#ACCE26: A New Approach in New Orleans
Experience a fresh take on ACCE’s Annual Convention, featuring a streamlined, high-impact schedule that maximizes your time and delivers what matters most to you: cutting-edge content, meaningful connections and actionable takeaways. Return home with practical tools, sharper focus and renewed purpose.
Fresh Format. Maximum Value.
- A condensed schedule with all the content, peer connections and learning you expect
- Expanded arrival-day programming with peer group meetings to make connections that last your entire convention experience
- End with an unforgettable closing party at Mardi Gras World
Content That Meets the Moment.
- Strategies to navigate uncertainty and lead community growth
- Innovative ideas to diversify revenue streams, demonstrate member/investor value
- Approaches to bridge divides, create powerful coalitions that drive meaningful change
- Tactics to adapt solutions, assess programs and shape your region’s economic future
All the Experiences for One Price. Register Today.
- ACCE members can register at the $1,079 early bird rate through May 14; non-members can register at any time for $1,499
- No more add-ons, this simplified registration includes the Welcome Reception, Awards Show and Closing Party