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FAM Trips OREGON Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit Las Vegas to the start of the trip. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home from Portland, Oregon, and can either leave late Thursday night, April 9th, or on Friday, April 10th. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by, and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

FAM Trips Kingman & Glendale, Arizona Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Las Vegas to the start of the trip on the morning of Sunday, April 5th. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home from Glendale, Arizona on Thursday, April 9th. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

FAM Trips Southern Nevada Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit Las Vegas to the start of the FAM trip. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home from Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, April 7th. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

FAM Trips RENO TAHOE TERRITORY FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to arrive in Reno, Nevada by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 27th, 2026. At the end of the FAM, organizers will then fly attendees to the start of Go West Summit. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations once they arrive in Las Vegas on Monday, March 3oth. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

FAM Trips The Las Vegas Strip FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada, by 4:00 PM on Monday, March 30th. At the end of the FAM, organizers will then transport you to Rio Resort on Tuesday, March 31st, for the start of Go West Summit 2026. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements after the FAM trip concludes. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

FAM Trips Southern Utah / Northern Arizona FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to arrive in Durango, Colorado on Friday, March 27th. Transportation will be provided throughout the journey, and will end in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 31st. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

FAM Trips LAS VEGAS TERRITORY FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The FAM will conclude in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 31st. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations after the FAM trip concludes. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

FAM Trips Nevada To Utah Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit Las Vegas to the start of the trip. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home from Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, April 9th. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

FAM Trips Henderson, Nevada FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to Las Vegas, Nevada, and arrive at the Westin Lake Las Vegas by 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 29th. At the end of the FAM, organizers will then transport you to Rio Resort on Tuesday, March 31st, for the start of Go West Summit 2026. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements after the FAM trip concludes. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

Image courtesy LVCVA FAM Trips Go West Summit and our partners are proud to present the following Familiarization (FAM) trip opportunities to buyers and media attending Go West Summit 2026. Those interested can request participation beginning in January 2026. You must be registered for Go West Summit 2026 to be considered.* Additional FAM Trips will be announced soon. Subscribe to our email list to be alerted when new FAM Trips are announced. Click on the images below to learn more about each FAM trip. *All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. All Pre-FAM attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the start of the FAM Trip. Organizers will transport attendees to Las Vegas for Go West Summit 2026. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home. At the end of Go West Summit, Post-FAM organizers will transport attendees to the start of their FAM Trips. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home at the end of the FAM Trip. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they have neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests. Pre-FAM organizers will determine their start location and ask you to join them there. They will then transport you to the start of Go West Summit. Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit to the start of their trip. It will be your responsibility to arrange your flight from your final destination.

TIMELINE AND AGENDA Timeline and Agenda Image courtesy LVCVA 2026 Pre-Event Timeline June 1, 2025 — Registration opens for Go West Summit 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada. February 26, 2026 —2:30 - 3:30 PM (MST) How To Summit 101 Webinar - Learn everything you need to know about the basics of navigating Go West Summit and what to do before, during, and after Las Vegas. Perfect for first-time attendees. View the 2025 How To Summit Webinar here 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. February 27, 2026 — Advertising artwork deadline. March 2, 2026 — Hotel room reservation cut-off date. March 5, 2026 - 2:30 - 3:30 PM (MST) Appointment Deep Dive Webinar- Picking up where the 101 seminar left off, this session explains the online appointment selection process and reviewing your Marketplace schedule. March 9, 2026 — Appointment selection opens. Click here for more details. March 27, 2026 — Deadline to modify appointment schedules. March 31, 2026 — 1:00 PM (PST) Registration opens for Go West Summit 2026 at The Rio, Las Vegas . April 1, 2026 — Education Day. April 2, 2026 — Marketplace 1 & 2. April 3, 2026 — Marketplace 3 & 4. 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 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 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. Additional details to come. 8:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. State Caucus Sessions Tango & Conga Rooms, Rio Las Vegas A list of state partners holding caucuses will be announced soon. 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 10:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch - Sponsored by Brand USA Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas 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 Additional details coming soon. 2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas 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 Additional details coming soon. 4:40 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Education Session How to Summit - Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas 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. ** 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. View the 2025 video HERE 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Opening Event 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 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Marketplace I Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas This is the first of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute, one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch 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 Use this free night to establish a relationship with a potential client or customer—ask them to join you for dinner! 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! 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. - 9:00 p.m. Closing Event 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. 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.

Hotel Information Rio Las Vegas will act as the host hotel and home to Go West Summit 2026. An icon reborn! Rio Las Vegas is a vibrant oasis just one block off the famed Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road. Boasting newly renovated 580 square-foot guest rooms, a new 3-acre pool paradise, an energetic 150,000 square-foot casino, and a massive convention and meeting complex, Rio delivers the complete Las Vegas experience to its guests. Booking links are available on GWS attendee landing pages after you register. Hotel reservation cut-off is March 2nd, 2026. Images courtesy Rio Las Vegas *BEWARE OF HOTEL BOOKING SCAMS* There is a growing trend of scammers targeting convention attendees by offering fake hotel bookings. These scammers call or email attendees, claiming to represent the conference, and encourage customers to book rooms using fake promotion codes. The ONLY way to access Go West Summit's discounted room block at Rio Las Vegas is through your attendee landing page after you register for the event. Please know that Go West Summit does not partner with 3rd party reservation groups and will not be calling anyone to make a room reservation. If ANYONE contacts you about hotel bookings that is not Go West Summit staff, please be advised that they are poachers and should be reported to Go West Summit immediately, then ignored. Authentic Go West Summit emails will come from either gowestsummit.com or itm.travel .