Schedule At-a-Glance

Elevate 2026 Schedule at-a-glance

All events are held at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, CA 92660 unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, April 12

2:00 - 6:00 pm Registration Open

3:00 - 4:00 pm Connection Takeoff
Big events can be intimidating, we get it. Start the conference by meeting others who are new, coming solo, or just want to make new connections. You'll also learn a little more about what to expect and how to make the most of your Elevate experience. In addition there's a handful of other low key Connection Meetups woven throughout the conference.

4:00 - 6:00 pm Welcome Happy Hour

6:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner Dine Arounds (optional)
*New* this year - partake in small-group dinners and experience the local Newport Beach food scene! Plus get to know some fellow association peeps in a relaxed, social setting before the hustle and bustle of the conference. Cost is on your own, more details and sign ups coming soon.

Monday, April 13

7:00 - 8:00 am Sunrise Energizer Activities

8:00 am - 4:15pm Registration Open

8:00 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 am Connections Breakfast Meetup (for those who are new, coming solo, or just want to meet others)

9:00 - 10:15 am Opening Keynote

10:15 - 10:45 am Power Up Break

10:45 - 11:45 am Concurrent Learning Sessions

12:00 - 1:15 pm Achievement Awards Lunch
Featuring easy to find reserved Connection Tables for those who are new, coming solo, or just want to meet others

1:30 - 2:45 pm Concurrent Learning Sessions

2:45 - 3:15 pm Power Up Break

3:15 - 4:15 pm Concurrent Learning Sessions

4:15 - 5:00 pm Enjoy a Little Down Time

4:30 - 4:45 pm Connections Meetup (for those who are new, coming solo, or just want to meet others)

4:45 - 9:00 pm Party with The Partners
One of the highlights of the conference - relax on the water with a leisurely duffy boat ride over to Balboa Yacht Club for an enchanting sunset reception featuring gourmet bites, lively libations, and no shortage of fun to be had!

6:00 - 8:00 pm Cheers with Peers
For our industry partner attendees to enjoy who are not conference partners this year.

It is not recommended that Industry Partners plan client events for Monday evening, due to the travel time for Party with The Partners.

Tuesday, April 14

7:00 - 8:00 am Sunrise Energizer Activities

7:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration Open

8:00 - 9:00 am CEO/CAE Breakfast (invite-only)

8:00 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 am Emerging Professionals Breakfast Meetup

9:00 - 10:15 am Keynote + Board Installation

10:15 - 10:45 am Power Up Break

10:45 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Learning Sessions

12:00 - 1:15 pm Volunteer Recognition Lunch
Featuring easy to find reserved Connection Tables for those who are new, coming solo, or just want to meet others

1:30 - 2:30 pm Concurrent Learning Sessions

2:30 - 3:00 pm Power Up Break

3:00 - 5:00 pm Elevate Unplugged (optional)
*New* this year - beat the afternoon/end of conference slump by participating in an extra curricular experience. You'll be able to choose from 10 different activities (mainly outdoors) to infuse a little excitement into your afternoon and possibly some casual social time (if that's your thing). Sign ups and more details coming late Feb.

5:45 - 6:00 pm Connections Meetup (for those who are new, coming solo, or just want to meet others)

6:00 - 8:00 pm Roaring 20's Dinner - Celebrating Elevate's 20th Anniversary
One thing to know about Elevate - we love a good theme night! Attendees are encouraged to step back in time to the 1920s and dress in iconic regalia from the era. Women's examples include drop-waist flapper dresses, beaded embellishments, fringe details, cloche hats, long pearl necklaces, and T-strap heels. Men’s fashions featured high-waisted trousers, suspenders, wingtip shoes, and fedoras or newsboy caps.

8:00 - 10:00 pm After Party

It is not recommended that Industry Partners plan client events during Elevate Unplugged from 3-5pm.

Wednesday, April 15

7:00 - 8:00 am Sunrise Energizer Activities

8:00 - 10:00 am Registration Open

8:00 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 8:45 am CAE Curious? Breakfast Meetup

9:00 - 10:00 am Concurrent Learning Sessions

10:00 - 10:30 am Power Up Break

10:30 - 11:30 am Closing Keynote

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Send Off Brunch

*Elevate schedule is subject to change without notice.