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Timeline and Agenda
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2026 Pre-Event Timeline
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June 1, 2025 — Registration opened for Go West Summit 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada.
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February 26, 2026 —2:00 - 3:00 PM (MST) How To Summit 101 Webinar​​
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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.
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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 5, 2026- 2:30 - 3:30 PM (MST) How To Summit Appointment Deep Dive Webinar
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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 March 9th. ​
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March 9, 2026 — Appointment selection opens. Click here for more details.
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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
Tee times start between
8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m.
GWS Golf Day
Rhodes Ranch Golf Club, Las Vegas
Go West Summit Golf Day at the Rhodes Ranch Golf Club will be more than just a great day out on the links. It serves as an extension of your valuable business development meetings during the rest of Go West Summit week. Our networking format will pair up golfers of all levels (even non-golfers) for a day of friendly camaraderie and valuable relationship building through strategically aligned buyer and supplier foursome pairings.
A 25-minute drive from Rio Las Vegas, the Rhodes Ranch Golf Club provides a decent mix of challenge and playability to golfers of all skill levels. This 6,582-yard course will envelop you in its verdant tropical setting while providing an unforgettable golf experience.
Discounted GWS Price: $140 covers the cost of green fees and a
warm-up bucket of range balls for each golfer.
The booking link is available on your GWS landing page after you register.
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
Hosted by Travel Oregon
The Tropical Room, Rio Convention Center
Buyers and Media are invited to join our delegation of Oregon Suppliers in toasting to a successful Go West Summit week!
Join us in Rio's Tropical Room to connect with new friends and old! Snack on hors d'oeuvres, sample Oregon's finest beer and wine, and get a sneak peek at Rio's Convention Center. Open to all buyers, media and Oregon suppliers.
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.
8:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
State Caucus Sessions​
Tango & Conga Rooms, Rio Las Vegas​
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State Partners Holding A Caucus:
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Arizona
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Nevada
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Oregon
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Utah​​​​
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 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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Visit Las Vegas is offering 5 tours to choose from:
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.
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 GWS2026.
>>View 2025 presentation slides here.
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** Thursday, February 26th, 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 2025 video HERE
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** Thursday, March 5th, 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 March 9th.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Buyer Happy Hour
Hosted by Travel Nevada
VooDoo Lounge, Rio Las Vegas
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After a fun day of Buyer Site Tours and Education Day, Travel Nevada and its delegation invite buyers and media to enjoy refreshing drinks and incredible views in the VooDoo Lounge at the top of Rio Las Vegas. Before heading next door to the opening event, take this opportunity to connect with Nevada delegates and learn more about our wonderful Host State. Open to all buyers, media and Nevada suppliers.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Opening Event
High Steaks, Rio Las Vegas
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WELCOME ALL ATTENDEES TO GO WEST SUMMIT 2026!
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Bring your business to new heights, as we kick off the Go West Summit opening reception at High Steaks! The dinner reception, located on the top two floors of Rio’s Masquerade Tower, is designed to elevate your experience in every sense of meaning.
Show your summit-ready spirit by incorporating gold into your attire for the evening. Bring a little golden flair to your look and shine with us at the Summit
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.
Lunch Presented by BWH Group
Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas
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 is 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 Presented by Golden Corral
Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas
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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.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closing Event
​F1 Arcade Las Vegas
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Our Las Vegas hosts invite you to experience the Fast and the Fabulous at F1 Arcade located in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace for an evening of high-octane simulator racing & high-end cocktails as we say goodbye to Go West Summit 2026.
Transportation begins loading at 6:30 at the Rio Convention Center main entrance. Return transfers to Rio Las Vegas will be every half hour beginning at 7:30 p.m. Last transfer back to Rio Las Vegas will depart at 9:15 p.m. or you can explore The Las Vegas Strip and return on your own.
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. Request participation on your GWS account page.