All "in person" speakers please sign-up here so we can get a count for attendance and banquet. Be sure to make your hotel reservations.

Thank you for becoming a Speaker for the 2026 AFA Educational Conference. August 5-8, 2026

As a speaker you will receive one free banquet ticket. Please choose the Speaker Banquet type when submitting your request. For multiple banquet tickets, click your choice and a Guest Banquet type, you will be charged $75 for any guest banquet tickets.

Off Site Tours:

Wednesday AM Choice of two tours. Choose only one as they are concurrent, both leaving Wed Aug 5th AM. You can go to the St. Louis Zoo (Includes Adventure Pass) or the World Bird Sanctuary (Includes Donation). Either tour is priced at $25 per person

Includes Admission Only. Transportation will be by Carpool. Lunches not included.

The closing night banquet is always the place to be on the final Conference night. Choose from vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals while watching the AFA leadership present their awards for outstanding service, as well as attend the big last night AFA Auction. If multiple banquets tickets are purchased, please choose GUEST Banquet options and provide the names of attendees.

To Purchase an extra ticket - $25

AFA Can Book Your Hotel Room for You

Make it easy on yourself, book your hotel with us. Choose from 2 Queen sized beds or 1 King.
Cost for four nights (Wed thru Sat) is $730.00. You can add extra nights at $182.50 Each, (Monday, Tuesday, or Sunday) Prices include taxes and fees. For more information you can contact Jamie Whittaker (jamie.whittaker@gmail.com) or call 281-217-0614.

Hotel You can book your hotel through the AFA Conference Coordinator, email: Jamie.Whittaker@gmail.com. Or, if you choose to book your own room, you can use the link: https://tinyurl.com/AfaHotel2026