Where Collaboration Sparks New Possibilities

The FICP Annual Conference in New Orleans is unlike any other event. It’s more than sessions and speakers — it’s an immersive experience designed to inspire, challenge and empower meetings professionals. Learn the latest trends, discover innovative solutions and leave with ideas to elevate your own events. The real value comes from the connections you make — conversations between sessions, insights shared over coffee and networking that sparks collaboration, creativity and real-world problem-solving. At the FICP Annual Conference, every interaction is an opportunity to grow, connect and innovate.

 

As a CMP Preferred Provider, FICP offers sessions that are pre-approved for CMP credit, helping you maintain or earn your CMP certification. Historically, the Annual Conference agenda has qualified for 7-9 CMP credits. Additional details will be shared when the program launches later this year.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are core values to our association and its community of meetings professionals and hospitality partners and permeate every aspect of FICP. With our DEI Statement as a foundational guide, FICP events are planned with DEI in mind — from what you’ll hear on stage (i.e., session topics, speaker selection) to the organizations we partner with (i.e., venues, event partners, recipients of the FICP Silent Auction and charitable activities). If you have any questions regarding how DEI is part of our planning process for the 2026 FICP Annual Conference, please contact info@ficpnet.com.

Areas of Interest

Designed to provide a focused and well-rounded experience, FICP education centers around the following areas of interest:

Powered by Technology Solutions
Technology, now foundational to nearly every aspect of our work, will be embedded throughout all programming. Offerings that place a significant emphasis on technology will also be tagged as Technology Solutions.

Business Management

 

Business Management

Encompasses key competencies that support understanding the broader business environment to enable effective financial stewardship and strategic planning.

Event Design and Innovations

 

Event Design and Innovations

Encompasses key competencies that support the creation of purposeful, engaging, and innovative event experiences.

Event Operations and Logistics

 

Event Operations and Logistics

Encompasses key competencies that ensure meetings and events are executed through strategic planning, coordination, and onsite management.

Measurement and Optimization

 

Measurement and Optimization

Encompasses key competencies that support the evaluation of event performance through clear goals, data‑driven insights, and continuous improvement.

Professional Growth and Personal Development

 

Professional Growth and Personal Development

Encompasses key competencies that support long‑term career advancement, leadership effectiveness, and personal well‑being.

Breakout Education Topics

  • AI agents master class
  • Avoiding burnout and sustaining performance in a high-demand industry
  • Building your brand through presence, body language and influence
  • Captivating event impact with metrics that matter
  • Event security and practical preparedness strategies
  • Geopolitical trends shaping meetings and business travel
  • Personalization and luxury design principles
  • Reimagining sponsorships and brand awareness
  • The Art of Fighting with Priya Parker And more!