FICP is delighted to curate a dynamic space fostering connections and facilitating knowledge-sharing experiences through intimate roundtable discussions, enabling collaborative growth among industry leaders for the 2026 Strategic Leaders Event.
While this event is designed for meetings professionals, hospitality partners may attend select portions of the agenda, as noted below.
Agenda is subject to change. All times in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Monday, December 7
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Registration and Networking
4:15-5:30 p.m.
Opening Keynote
Hospitality Partners Welcome
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Networking Reception and Dinner
Hospitality Partners Welcome
Tuesday, December 8
8:00-8:45 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
Hospitality Partners Welcome
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Education Programming
Redefining Event Success: Aligning Evolving Stakeholder Expectations With Data-Driven Insights to Deliver and Measure Business Impact
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Hospitality Partners Welcome
1:00-4:30 p.m.
Education Programming
Designing Immersive Events That Deliver Real Value and Justify Travel
Navigating Risk, Contracting and Supplier Accountability
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Networking Reception and Dinner
Wednesday, December 9
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Education Programming
Structure, Capacity and Talent – Do We Have the Right Team Operating Model for the Future?