IGNITE Your Mind, Chamber & Soul at the 2026 Annual Conference!
Conference Dates:  February 4 - 6, 2026 | Pre-Conference Excursions & Workshops: February 3, 2026

Join us in Tucson - Get ready for the 2026 W.A.C.E. Annual Conference in 3 easy steps!

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Step 1: Register for the Conference!

Visit our event platform for full details on this year's conference including keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and pre-conference excursions. A few notes before registering:

• You will need to know your membership status to complete your registration and receive appropriate pricing. If you are unsure of your membership status, that information is available here.
• The pre-conference excursions and the "soul" breakout sessions have limited seats available. We encourage you to register early to guarantee your spots!

Get Details & Register

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Step 2: Reserve Your Room at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa!

• $245 per night
• $15 per night resort fee (reduced)
• 12.05% lodging tax
• Rates available 3 days prior to & after conference (based on availability) 
  
• ​DEADLINE:  Reservations should be made prior to January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm local time.  Availability and rates cannot be guaranteed after this date, or if all rooms are sold prior to the cut-off.

Reserve Your Room

W.A.C.E. incurs financial risks when reserving room blocks.  Please use this link to ensure your stay is credited to our event.

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Step 3: Apply for Awards & Scholarships

WACE celebrates excellence in the Chamber community through awards recognizing outstanding chamber work, service, communications innovation, and leadership.  Submit your Chamber's nominations for the following awards.

• Accredited Chamber Executive
• Annual Conference Scholarship
• E-Newsletter Award
• Executive of the Year Award
• Hammer Memorial Scholarship
• Hathaway Team Member of the Year Award
• Newsletter/Magazine Award​

• Outstanding Chamber Program Awards
• Overall Communications Award
• Pettit Memorial Excellence in Leadership Award
• Rose Memorial Scholarship
• Social Media Impact Campaign Award (NEW)
• Video Award
• Website Award

DEADLINE:  Award nominations & scholarship applications must be submitted by November 28, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-December. Award winners will be announced during the Annual Conference.

suBMIT AN APPLICATION OR NOMINATION

DOWNLOAD AWARD CRITERIA & RULES

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