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Timeline and Agenda
Image courtesy Visit Galveston
Galveston Island, Texas 2027 Pre-Event Timeline
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June 1, 2026 — Registration opens for Go West Summit 2027 - Galveston Island, Texas.
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June 22, 2026- Supplier Early bird registration ends. Early bird registration must be paid in full by August 31st, 2026, to receive the discount.
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January 22, 2027—2:00 - 3:00 PM (MST) How To Summit 101 Webinar.​​
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Perfect for first-time attendees or those looking to pick up some tips and tricks, this online session covers the basics of navigating Go West Summit. Watch the 2026 webinar here.
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January 25, 2027—Deadline to modify company profiles.
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​Changes to your online profile made after this date may not be reflected in the Digital Resource Manual.
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January 25, 2027—Advertising artwork deadline.
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January 27, 2027—Hotel room reservation cut-off date.
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January 29, 2027—2:00 - 3:00 PM (MST) How To Summit Appointment Deep Dive Webinar.
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Picking up where the 101 seminar left off, we will delve into the online appointment selection process. Learn how to set breaks, request and receive meetings, and fill up your Marketplace schedule. Be prepared for when appointment selection opens on February 5th. ​Watch the 2026 Webinar here.​
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February 5, 2027—Appointment selection opens. Click here for more details.
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February 22, 2027—Deadline to modify appointment schedules.
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Saturday, February 27, 2027—On-site check-in desk opens for Go West Summit 2027 at The Galveston Island Convention Center.
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Sunday, February 28, 2027—Education Day.
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Monday, March 1, 2027—Marketplace 1 & 2.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2027—Marketplace 3 & 4.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2027—Destination Day.
Go West Summit 2027- Galveston Island Agenda
Saturday, February 27th
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Go West Summit Registration
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
Pick up your event credentials and meet the staff.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Buyer Welcome Reception
Hosted by Travel Oregon
Location announced soon
Open to all buyers and media. Additional details will be announced soon.
Sunday, February 28th — Education Day
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Go West Summit Registration
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
​​​​Join our Galveston Island hosts for an exciting day of exploring the island with multiple site visits and world-class entertainment!
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Buyer and Media delegates can register this fall through their Go West Summit account page.​
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Buyer Site Tour​
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8:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
State Caucus Sessions​
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
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A list of State partners holding a caucus will be announced soon.​​​​
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Education Session
Morning Education Session
Grand Ballroom C
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
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Additional details coming soon.
10:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Education Session
Morning Education Session
Grand Ballroom
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort​
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch - Sponsored by Brand USA
Grand Ballroom A&B
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Education Session
Afternoon Education Session
Grand Ballroom C
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
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Additional details coming soon.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Education Session
Afternoon Education Session
Galleon Room
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort​
2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Education Session
Afternoon Education Session
Grand Ballroom C
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort​
2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Education Session
Afternoon Education Session
Galleon Room
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort​
3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Education Session
Afternoon Education Session
Grand Ballroom C
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
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Additional details coming soon.
4:40 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Education Session
How to Summit - "Now That We're Here- What to Expect?"
Grand Ballroom C
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
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Now that you are here, what do you do!? Let us help you prepare for tomorrow’s appointments. Learn everything from presenting your business card, to creative appointment tips.
This session covers the basics of navigating Go West Summit and is ideal for first-time attendees.
Moderated by Barb Bowman, CEO, Bowman & Associates, LLC,
Lisa Bruening, Visit Denver, and Francisco Campos, Gate One Travel.
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** January 22nd, 2027, How To Summit 101– Virtual Seminar​
Increase your chances of a successful Summit!
Perfect for first-time attendees, this session covers the basics of navigating Go West Summit. GWS Vice President Bob Rebello, along with Barb Bowman of Bowman and Associates, and Lena Ross of America 4 You, will teach you everything you need to know about what to expect during Go West Summit 2026...... Learn everything from presenting your business card, to creative appointment tips. ​​
View the 2026 video HERE
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** January 29th, 2027, How To Summit Appointment Deep Dive– Virtual Seminar​
Picking up where the 101 seminar left off, GWS Vice President Bob Rebello, along with Visit Denver's Lisa Bruening, will delve into the online appointment selection process. Learn how to set breaks, request and receive meetings, and fill up your Marketplace schedule. Be prepared for when appointment selection opens on February 5th, 2027.
View the 2026 video HERE
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception
Location announced soon
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WELCOME ALL ATTENDEES TO GO WEST SUMMIT 2027!
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Galveston Island and its partners are excited to welcome you to this beautiful coastal destination.
Additional details will be announced soon.
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Monday, March 1st- Marketplace
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Go West Summit Registration
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Presented by BWH Hotels
Grand Ballroom A&B
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Marketplace II
Exhibit Hall B
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
The second of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute,
one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments.
Evening
On Your Own
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Use this free night to explore Galveston Island while establishing a relationship with a potential client or customer—ask them to join you for dinner!
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Tuesday, March 2nd- Marketplace
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Go West Summit Registration
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
7:45 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
The BIG REVEAL Breakfast
Grand Ballroom A&B
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
Presented by our 2028 Go West Summit destination host. Don't miss the excitement as our next host is revealed!
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marketplace III
Exhibit Hall B
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
The third of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute,
one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments.
12:00 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Lunch Presented by Golden Corral
Grand Ballroom A&B
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Speed Appointment Session
Exhibit Hall B
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
Couldn't schedule an appointment with a buyer? Use this time to meet buyers and journalists at their tables for one hour of unscheduled
5-minute appointments.
2:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Marketplace IV
Exhibit Hall B
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort
The final Marketplace session featuring 12-minute,
one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closing Event
Location Announced soon
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Join Visit Galveston and Travel Texas as we say so long to Go West Summit 2027.
Additional details will be announced soon.
Saturday, April 4 — Destination Day
Destination Day offers all Go West Summit attendees the opportunity to explore Galveston Island by offering discounted tickets or free admission to some truly incredible experiences.
Details will be announced soon.
FAM Trips
Buyers and journalists are invited to explore destinations and hotels across the American West before and after the show. Several multiday excursions are offered to registered delegates. Request participation on your GWS account page.