APRIL 29 – MAY 1, 2026       |        FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER       |        FORT WORTH, TX

Saddle Up for Fort Worth!

The 2026 ICCFA Experience will take place April 29–May 1, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in the heart of Texas.

Attendees will gather for big ideas, bold conversations, and plenty of southern hospitality as we bring together professionals from across the funeral, cemetery, and cremation professions.

Registration opens soon—make plans now to join us next year in Fort Worth. We can’t wait to welcome you for another unforgettable ICCFA Experience!

2026 Schedule of Events

Schedule is subject to change

REGISTRATION OPEN 12:00 – 6:00 PM
*Exhibitors only*

  • 9:00 – 10:45 AM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
  • 1:00 – 5:00 PM | OFF-SITE TOUR(S) | Open to all, must RSVP when registering for event. Details will be updated as finalized.

REGISTRATION OPEN 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM | CCSC COMMITEE MEETING
  • 9:00  – 11:30 AM  | PLPA COMMITTEE MEETING
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | SALES AND MARKETING COMMITEE MEETING
  • 10:00 – 11:30 AM | VETERANS COMMITEE MEETING
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM | MEMBERSHIP COMMITEE MEETING  
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM | WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP COMMITEE MEETING
  • 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM | BREAKOUTS
    • 10:00 – 10:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 11:00 – 11:50 AMTBD | TBD
  • 12:00 1:00 PM | LUNCH ON OWN
  • 1:00 – 2:40 PM | BREAKOUTS
    • 1:00 – 1:50 PMTBD | TBD
    • 2:00 – 2:50 PMTBD | TBD
  • 3:00 – 4:00 PM | IMSA BUSINESS MEETING
  • 5:00 – 6:30 PM | PRESIDENT’S WELCOME RECEPTION | Open to all 
  • 6:30 – 10:00 PM | PRESIDENT’S BANQUET & AWARDS | Ticketed event
    Dress Code: TBD

REGISTRATION OPEN 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

  • 9:00 AM | RIBBON CUTTING 
  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM | MORNING WELCOME COFFEE
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | EXPO HALL OPEN
  • 10:00 – 11:50 AM | BREAKOUTS
    • 10:00 – 11:50 AM – America’s Got Ashes | Host: Poul Lemasters, Esq., ICCFA
    • 10:00 – 10:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 10:00 – 10:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 11:00 – 11:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 11:00 – 11:50 AM – TBD | TBD
  • 12:00 – 1:30 PM | LUNCH & NETWORKING
  • 1:45 – 2:30 PM | ICCFA ANNUAL BOARD REPORT & AWARDS
  • 2:30 – 3:30 PM | KEYNOTE: CHRIS BASHINELLI  
  • 3:30 – 5:00 PM | EXPO HALL OPEN WITH RECEPTION
  • 4:30 – 5:00 PM | NEW BOARD ORIENTATION
  • 5:15 – 6:15 PM | ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD MEETING

REGISTRATION OPEN 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

  • 8:00 – 9:00 AM | PRAYER BREAKFAST
  • 8:00 – 9:00 AM | BREAKOUTS
    • 8:00 – 8:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 8:00 – 8:50 AM – TBD | TBD
  • 9:00 –10:00 AM | MORNING WELCOME COFFEE & BRUNCH
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | EXPO HALL OPEN
  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | BREAKOUTS
    • 10:00 – 10:50 AM – Find Your Inner Spark | Natalia Lazarus
    • 11:00 – 11:50 AM – AI in Deathcare: Practical Tools, Generational Shifts, and the Future of Funeral Service | Jeff Butler
    • 12:00 – 12:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 12:00 – 12:50 AM – TBD | TBD
  • 1:00 – 9:00 PM | EXHIBIT TEARDOWN
  • 1:00 3:50 PM | BREAKOUTS
    • 1:00 – 2:50 PM -THE IRWIN W. SHIPPER LEGISLATIVE SESSION & LUNCHEON
    • 1:00 – 1:50 PM – TBD | TBD
    • 2:00 – 2:50 PM – TBD | TBD
    • 3:00 – 3:50 PM – TBD | TBD
    • 3:00 – 3:50 PM – TBD | TBD

Early Bird Registration Rates

Registration Type Pricing
ICCFA Cemetery, Crematory & Funeral Home Member $775
ICCFA Supplier Member $1,030
Cemetery, Crematory & Funeral Home Non-member $1,105
Supplier Non-member $1,320
Guest/Spouse $455

Registration Rates After February 13

Registration Type Pricing
ICCFA Cemetery, Crematory & Funeral Home Member $885
ICCFA Supplier Member $1,105
Cemetery, Crematory & Funeral Home Non-member $1,105
Supplier Non-member $1,375
Guest/Spouse $455

Early bird pricing is will be available until February 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Online registration will be open through April 22, 2026.

Stay Close to the Action

The 2026 ICCFA Experience will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Book your stay in one of our official ICCFA hotel blocks to be just steps away from the convention center and attractions like the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, dining, and shopping. Room blocks will open soon!

  • Hilton Fort Worth – $229/night*
    815 Main St | 350 ft from convention center (1-minute walk)
  • The Kimpton Harper – $239/night*
    714 Main St | 0.1 miles from convention center (1-minute walk)
  • Le Méridien – $214/night*
    811 Commerce St | 0.1 miles from convention center (1-minute walk)
  • The Worthington Renaissance – $259/night*
    200 Main St | 0.4 miles from convention center (9-minute walk)

*Rates do not include taxes or property fees.

Booking in the ICCFA hotel block does more than secure your room—it supports the ICCFA Experience, helps keep registration fees low, and strengthens our ability to negotiate great future rates. It also protects ICCFA from costly penalties when room commitments aren’t met.

Better rates for you. Stronger events for everyone. Stay where it counts.

Exhibit at the ICCFA Experience!

Get ready for another unforgettable year at the 2026 ICCFA Experience! With three stages under one roof, the expo hall offers a seamless blend of ideas, insights, and innovation.

This year’s Experience is designed to deliver maximum value for exhibitors with :

  • Two days of nonstop visibility as education sessions throughout the hall drive consistent attendee traffic and new connections straight to your booth.
  • Prime networking opportunities with dedicated lunch hours built in, giving you uninterrupted face time with decision-makers and buyers.
  • Strong brand presence in a high-energy environment where your products and services are front and center.

Stay tuned—exhibiting details and booth applications will be available soon!

President’s Banquet Entertainment | Impressionist Matthew Friend

Matt Friend is a 26-year-old comedian, actor, and impressionist with over 1 million followers across social media. A graduate of NYU, Matt has been featured on The Howard Stern Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, MSNBC, the Today Show, and more. Known for his repertoire of 250+ impressions, he has hosted the NHL Awards, performed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and headlined the Netflix Is A Joke Festival.

He’s lent his voice to The Simpsons and Family Guy, toured nationwide and internationally, and earned praise from stars like Howard Stern, John Oliver, and Jeff Goldblum. Most recently, he partnered with Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios for his new show FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES.

Get a taste of what to expect in Fort Worth next year!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information about sponsorships, email Director of Meetings Lindsy Gundrum at lindsy@iccfa.com.