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National

2026 Association Executives Institute (AEI)

Mandalay Bay Islander Ballroom

Las Vegas, NV

This educational meeting for Chapter Executives will take place in Las Vegas from February 25-27, 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the city in preparation for members’ visits, gain comprehensive updates, partake in roundtable discussions and more!

Printable 2026 AEI Agenda (PDF)


*All events take place in the Mandalay Bay Islander Ballroom unless otherwise noted.

Agenda

Wednesday, February 25th

12:00 - 4:30 p.m. — Hotel Tours

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. — Welcome Reception


Thursday, February 26th

7:30 - 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast (Sponsored by: National Real Estate Advisors)

8:00 a.m. — Call to Order

8:00 - 8:05 a.m. — Pledge of Allegiance

8:05 - 8:15 a.m. — Roll Call/Membership Recruitment Award

8:15 - 8:25 a.m. — Opening Remarks

8:25 - 8:45 a.m. — Welcome to Las Vegas

8:45 - 8:55 a.m. — National Real Estate Advisors

8:55 - 9:55 a.m. — Fireside Chat with David Long

9:55 - 10:25 a.m. — FMCP Mental Health and First Aid

10:25 - 10:40 a.m. — Break

10:40 - 11:15 a.m. — The Success of the Louisiana Council

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — NECA Gone Wild Panel

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. — Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. — Labor Relations Panel

2:30 - 3:00 p.m. — Do's and Don'ts of membership delegate/travel allowances

3:00 - 3:15 p.m. — Break

3:15 - 3:30 p.m. — NECA Convention, EMERGE 2026 & 125th Anniversary

3:30 - 3:40 p.m. — Lettuce Entertain You - Overview of Las Vegas Restaurants

3:40 - 4:00 p.m. — Workforce Tracking

4:00 - 4:15 p.m. — Education Outreach

4:15 - 4:30 p.m. — Maximizing value and opportunities through NECA's Industry Alliance Network

4:30 - 5:00 p.m. — GAN Human Resources

5:00 p.m. — Day One Adjourns

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. — Reception at Swingers in Mandalay Bay
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Open Bar, Live Entertainment & Interactive Activities
(Sponsored by: Graybar, Milwaukee Tool, Southern NV Chapter)

 

Friday, February 27th

7:30 - 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast (Sponsored by: Focus Investments)

8:00 - 8:15 a.m. — Day Two Welcome and Awards (Chapter Education Awards), Focus Investments (401k)

8:15 - 8:45 a.m. — Government Affairs Update

8:45 - 9:30 a.m. — Not-So-Boring Bylaws

9:30 - 10:00 a.m. — To Audit or Not to Audit

10:00 - 10:10 a.m. — Mental Health Resources

10:10 - 10:20 a.m. — NECA Gives Back Raffle - Supporting Tunnel to Towers

10:20 - 10:30 a.m. — Closing Remarks and Adjournment - Election of the Next Chair

 

Sponsors

Southern Nevada Chapter NECAGraybar Logo 340wMilwaukee logo
 National Real Estate Advisors Logo Focus Investment Advisors Logo 

 

Registration

$800