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

Next Stop: Fort Worth, Texas!

We’re still riding the wave of energy from the 2025 ICCFA Experience in Las Vegas—thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such an incredible event! From a powerful keynote to nonstop networking and education, this year was one for the books.

We’re already counting down the days until we see you again in 2026 as the ICCFA Experience heads to Fort Worth, Texas, April 29–May 1. Get ready for more innovation, more connection, and more ways to move your career and business forward—Texas style!

2026 Schedule of Events

Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, April 28

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 AM – TBD | TBD
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM | LUNCH ON OWN
  • 1:00 – 2:40 PM | BREAKOUTS
    • 1:00 – 1:50 PM – TBD | TBD
    • 2:00 – 2:50 PM – TBD | 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
  • 9:00 –10:00 AM | MORNING WELCOME COFFEE & BRUNCH
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | EXPO HALL OPEN
  • 10:00 – 11:50 AM | BREAKOUTS
    • 10:00 – 10:50 AM – Find Your Inner Spark | Natalia Lazarus
    • 10:00 – 10:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 10:00 – 10:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 11:00 – 11:50 AM – AI in Deathcare: Practical Tools, Generational Shifts, and the Future of Funeral Service | Jeff Butler
    • 11:00 – 11:50 AM – TBD | TBD
    • 11:00 – 11:50 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
    • 2:00 – 2:50 PM – TBD | TBD
    • 3:00 – 3:50 PM – TBD | TBD
    • 3:00 – 3:50 PM – TBD | TBD

Big Ideas, Bright Lights: 2025 ICCFA Experience Recap

Photos from past Annual Conventions

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!

Black Diamond Level

Diamond Level

Platinum Level

Gold Level

Silver Level

Bronze Level

Friends of the ICCFA

Sponsorship Opportunities

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