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NASF AM26

PLANNING SITE

LEXINGTON, KY

SEPTEMBER 21-24, 2026

AM26 TIMELINE

Core Components

> Host State Task List

Sept '25 - Sept '26

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> Sponsors & Exhibitors

Outreach: ASAP

Reg Deadline: Aug '26

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> REGISTRATION

- Opens: June 1, 2026

- Closes: Aug 18, 2026

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> Host State Dinner

- Contracts, contacts & logistical notes

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> HOTEL & ROOM BLOCK

- Hotel room block update reports provided post registration launch

- Hotel booking deadline: August '26

Bedside Lamp

> ATTENDEE REPORTS

- Weekly attendee reports provided post registration launch

- Includes:

> Allergens/dietary restrictions

> Breakout Session selections

> Field Tour selections

Hike

> Final Walkthrough:

 Site VIsit

TBD - Early spring '26

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> GUEST SPEAKERS

Outreach: March '26

Deadline: July '26 

Fox

> AV & BEO ORDERS

- Contracts, contacts & logistical notes

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> FIELD TOURS

- Contracts, contacts & logistical notes

Walk in the Wild

> MATERIALS FOR PRINT

- AM26 Agenda

- AM26 Program

- Signage

- Ancillary needs

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> BUDGET

- Hotel, Host State Dinner, Field Tours

- Past budgets for reference

Apple Tree
KEY DATES
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2025
GALLERY

A stroll down memory lane...

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