2026 AFI Annual Convention
4/15/2026 - 4/17/2026
Description
AFI is returning to the luxurious Resort at Longboat Key April 15-17 for its 2026 Annual Convention! The convention committee has put together an impressive slate of speakers to cover topics of great importance in today’s challenging trade environment.
Scheduled Presentations:
Use of AI and Other Technology in Working with Other Sectors of the Industry
Panel on Tariff/Trade Issues
Update on Key FDA Issues
A Look at the Current FDA Enforcement Approach
The event will begin with a registration Wednesday afternoon that includes a networking component, followed by an evening poolside welcoming reception. The presentations will take place Thursday and Friday mornings, with activities planned for Thursday afternoon, followed by a reception and dinner. Optional events will be available for those who want to stay after the Friday sessions end.
The Longboat Key Club is a five-star beach resort with golf, tennis, pickleball and fine dining on site and is close to St. Armand’s Circle, a spot known for its great restaurants and shopping. Thursday night’s dinner will be a casino night, an entertaining way to have some fun with industry colleagues.
Tentative Schedule
Wednesday, April 15
2 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
4 p.m. Registration/Resource Gallery
6 p.m. Welcome Reception
Thursday, April 16
8 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. – Noon Presentations
1 p.m. Golf
7 p.m. Reception & Dinner/Casino Night
Friday, April 17
8 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. – Noon Presentations
Optional Activities Friday Afternoon & Evening
Sponsors
Welcome Bag
Dinner Entertainment (Casino Night)
Corporate Sponsorship
Members: $875 | Non-Members: $1049
Participation in the Importer Resource Gallery is free to companies with at least one representative with full convention registration, though a table must be reserved during registration! Companies wishing to participate only in the gallery will pay a fee of $399, which includes the fee for the table and one person to man the table. Additional registrants - $99 each (unless registered for the full convention). The additional table registration of $99 includes attendance at the convention’s welcome reception that begins at 6 p.m.
No refunds for cancellations made after April 6, 2026
220 Sands Point Rd
Longboat Key, FL 34228 United States
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