Attire for the 2026 RISE Annual Meeting is business casual, except for the Gala, which will be boots, buckles & bandanas. Your best western attire! Our meeting agenda:

Sunday, August 16, 2026
RegistrationLobby4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Golf Advocacy Reception 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Monday, August 17, 2026
Registration 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Golf Tournament 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RISE Governing Board Lunch (invitation only) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
RISE Governing Board Meeting 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Reception 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Networking Breakfast 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Opening General Session 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Committee-Only Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
All Committee Summit (State Affairs & Using Key Messages) 1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Gala Reception 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Gala Dinner 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Networking Breakfast 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Closing General Session 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Committee-Only Lunch  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
All-Committee Summit (Federal Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy) 1:10 PM - 3:45 PM
Farewell Reception 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM