Annual Convention & Trade Show Schedule

Registration and Trade Show Set Up

CultureHost Training

 
Sponsored by: Travel Juneau

AlaskaHost Training

Public Lands Forum

Trade Show Set Up and Registration Open

ATIA Board Meeting

First Timer's Event

Opportunity for first timers of Convention to learn more about what to expect, how to make the most of Convention, and network.

Sponsored by: Alaska Helicopter Tours

ATIA Convention Kick-Off!

ATIA Year in Review

Speakers: Jillian Simpson & Josh Howes

Led by Industry: The Founding of ATIA 

Speakers: Ann Campbell & Tina Lindgren

Afteroon Break in Trade Show Room

Sponsored by: Northrim Bank

US Travel Association

Speakers: Nicole Porter, VP Government Affairs

Speed Networking

Stock up on business cards and get ready to make some new connections! The concept is simple: two lines of attendees face each other and take a minute to introduce themselves. With new faces to meet every 60 seconds, you'll end the session with a pile of new professional contacts in Alaska's visitor industry! 

Opening Night Reception

ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER

Sponsored by: Holland America Line and Princess Cruises

Enjoy dinner on your own with friends in Anchorage!

Economic Update

ATIA Annual Members Meeting / Voice of the Membership

Connect with colleagues, friends, and new partners to share challenges, opportunities, and ideas with ATIA leadership.

Sponsored by: The Mat-Su

Networking Break in the Trade Show Room

Sponsored by: Explore Skagway

Tails & Trails - Where Dog Mushing and Tourism Meet

Speakers: Jeff King, Paige Drobny, Matt Failor, Tekla Butcher-Monson

Moderator: Liz Failor

Lunch Program

Alaska Cruise Update

Moderator: Renée Limoge Reeve, CLIA

Sponsored by: Premier Alaska Tours

Concurrent Sessions

Small Business Planning 

Working with Influencers

Sustainability

Alaska Tourism Research Roundup

Convention with Alaska's Congressional Delegation State Directors

Afternoon Break in Trade Show Room

Sponsored by: Visit Anchorage

Concurrent Sessions
   

Effective HR Strategies

AI Search Strategies 

Airline Update

Small Business Funding Solutions

Emerging Tourism Leaders Networking Reception

We will be hosting a special reception for young professionals who are the next generation of leaders in the Alaska tourism industry. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mix and mingle with emerging and established leaders in the tourism industry.

Sponsored by: Pursuit

COMMUNITY NIGHT!

Hair of the Sled Dog: Mocktails & Breakfast Cocktails

Split General Session

General Session 1: Cultural Tourism

General Session 2: Destination Development

Morning Break in the Trade Show Room

Legislative Panel

Lunch Program: Travel Alaska Marketing Plan 

General Session: 5 for 5

Want a chance to introduce your business to ATIA Convention Attendees? Sign up for the new "5 for 5" event, where you'll get to come up on stage and have 5 minutes to present up to 5 slides about your business or product! As our sponsor for this event, Thompson & Co, says: good PR starts at home. This is your chance to tell your story or pitch your product in front of your tourism industry peers. Tell us about your business in a quick and captivating 5-minute presentation. Presenters must sign up in advance and time slots are now full for this session.

Small Business Roundtable

AGA Business Roundtable

DMOs & Chamber Roundtable

ATIA Board of Directors Meeting and ATIA Foundation Board Meeting

Banquet Reception

Mix and mingle with your fellow attendees before the closing night Banquet.

Sponsored by: Fareharbor
 

Banquet

ATIA Awards Banquet & Advocacy Auction

Join us for the culmination of the ATIA convention at our Awards Banquet and Advocacy Live Auction.

After Party