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Timeline and Agenda
Image courtesy LVCVA
2026 Pre-Event Timeline
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June 1, 2025 — Early bird registration opens for Go West Summit 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada.
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February 27, 2026 — Deadline to modify company profiles. Changes to your online profile made after this date may not be reflected in the Digital Resource Manual.
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February 27, 2026 — Advertising artwork deadline.
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March 2, 2026 — Hotel room reservation cut-off date.
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March 9, 2026 — Appointment selection opens. Click here for more details.
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March 10, 2026 —2:30 - 3:30 PM (MST) How To Summit 101 Webinar- Learn everything you need to know about appointment scheduling and the basics of navigating Go West Summit. Perfect for first-time attendees.​
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March 27, 2026 — Deadline to modify appointment schedules.
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March 31, 2026 — 1:00 PM (PST) Registration opens for Go West Summit 2026 at ​The Rio, Las Vegas.
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April 1, 2026 — Education Day.
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April 2, 2026 — Marketplace 1 & 2.
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April 3, 2026 — Marketplace 3 & 4.
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April 4, 2026 — Destination Day.
Go West Summit 2026 Event Agenda
Tuesday, March 31
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Go West Summit Registration
Rotunda, Rio Convention Center
Pick up your event credentials and meet the staff.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Buyer Welcome Reception
Open to all buyers and media. Additional details will be announced soon.
Wednesday, April 1 — Education Day
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Go West Summit Registration
Rotunda, Rio Convention Center
Pick up your event credentials and meet the staff.
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Buyer Site Tour​
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Join your Las Vegas hosts for an exciting day of site visits and world class entertainment! Buyers and journalists are welcome to submit their RSVP by clicking the link on their landing pages.
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Additional details to come.​
8:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
State Caucus Sessions​
Tango & Conga Rooms, Rio Las Vegas​
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A list of state partners holding caucuses will be announced soon.
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9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Education Session
Education Session
​Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas
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Additional details coming soon.
10:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Education Session
Education Session
​Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas
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Additional details coming soon.
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12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Education Session
Education Session
​Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas​
Additional details coming soon.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Education Session
Education Session
​Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas
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Additional details coming soon.
2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Education Session
Education Session
​Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas
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Additional details coming soon.
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2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Education Session
Education Session
​Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas
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Additional details coming soon.
3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Education Session
Education Session
​Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas​
Additional details coming soon.
3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Education Session
Education Session
​Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas
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Additional details coming soon.
4:40 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Education Session
How to Summit -
​Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas
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Let us help you be prepared 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. Perfect for 1st time attendees or anyone interested in learning more about GWS2025.
>>View 2025 presentation slides here.
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** Tuesday, March 10, 2026 How To Summit – Virtual Seminar​
Increase your chances of a successful Summit! This session covers the basics of navigating Go West Summit. GWS Vice President Bob Rebello will teach you everything you need to know about the appointment scheduling process, then you will go through appointment research, and what to expect during Go West Summit 2026...... Learn everything from presenting your business card, to creative appointment tips.
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View the 2025 video HERE
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6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Opening Event
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Welcome all Attendees to Go West Summit 2026!
Additional details to be announced soon.
Thursday, April 2
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Go West Summit Registration
Rotunda, Rio Convention Center
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Marketplace II
Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas
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 establish a relationship with a potential client or customer—ask them to join you for dinner!
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If you're unsure how to spend your evening, join us for the Go West Lip Smacking Foodie Tour (see below)!​​​​​
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Go West Lip Smacking Foodie Tour
Not sure how to spend your free evening? Register for this fascinating 2.5-hour Lip Smacking Foodie Tour that takes you off the beaten path to Vegas’ booming, newly revitalized downtown that’s now home to the city’s most exciting dining scene, with local chefs crafting imaginative farm-to-table, seasonal, artisan fare and inspired craft cocktails.
With VIP status, you are seated immediately at each restaurant to enjoy 3 to 4 signature dishes. Along the way, your expert guide entertains with insider information on Las Vegas, including the history of this colorful district and what prompted its dazzling resurgence.
At each stop, sit next to a different Go West Summit industry partner to mix, mingle and network. With exemplary food and drink set down directly, there’s more time to relax and build key relationships without interruptions. Exclusive to Go West Summit attendees only!
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Discounted GWS Price: $75 per person (includes guide, 12+ signature dishes, gratuities).
The reservation link will be available on your GWS landing page after registering.
Friday, April 3
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Go West Summit Registration
Rotunda, Rio Convention Center
7:45 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
The BIG REVEAL Breakfast
Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas
Presented by our 2027 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
​Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas
The third of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute,
one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments.
12:00 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Lunch
Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Speed Appointment Session
​Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas
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
​Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas
The final Marketplace session featuring 12-minute,
one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments.
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Closing Event
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Additional details coming soon!
Saturday, April 4 — Destination Day
Destination Day offers all Go West Summit attendees the opportunity to explore Las Vegas by offering discounted tickets or free admission to some truly incredible experiences.
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Learn more about Destination Day HERE.
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. Additional Information coming soon.