Invitation-Only Event for Fraternal CEOs and Their Leadership Team
The Executive Summit and Annual Business Meeting is the Alliance’s premier gathering for fraternal CEOs and senior executives, bringing leaders together for peer-to-peer education, strategic dialogue, and collective action.
A cornerstone of the 2026 experience will be coordinated congressional visits, where attendees will meet with lawmakers to share the fraternal story, highlighting the impact, reach, and social good delivered by our societies across the country.
As part of the Alliance’s 140th anniversary, the Executive Summit will also feature special moments of celebration that honor the legacy, values, and distinctiveness of the fraternal sector. Together, we will reflect on our history, elevate our voice, and reinforce the shared mission that continues to unite and strengthen our community.
Attendance is invitation-only. All fraternal society CEOs are invited and encouraged to bring their select senior staff and board members to fully participate in the education, advocacy efforts, and anniversary celebrations.
DATES
September 16-18, 2026
LOCATION
Hotel Washington
515 15th St NW,
Washington, DC 20004
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Alliance’s 140th Anniversary.
Thank You to Our Executive Summit Co-Chairs
AGENDA
All times are listed in Eastern Time. The agenda is subject to change.
Wednesday, September 16
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Alliance Board Meeting (Closed)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
12:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Networking & Hospitality Hub
Attendees can schedule a one-on-one during this time to meet with a fellow CEO to discuss fraternal governance, succession planning, reinsurance and more.
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. | National Museum of Women in the Arts: Complimentary & Optional Visit
20–Person Limit: Help us celebrate female artists who share the same spirit as our female founders of societies! Join us for a quick museum visit located in a historic building near the hotel. Attendees who sign up for the tour will leave the Hospitality Hub at 12:40 p.m. During the walk, Alliance staff will help the group get acquainted.
3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Welcome Remarks
Alliance CEO Allison Koppel opens the program with welcoming remarks and sets the stage for an engaging Executive Summit.
4:00 – 4:20 p.m. | Fireside Chat with Foresters CEO Matt Berman
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Congressional Visit Preparation
Alliance lobbyist Drew Goesl will help us focus on the right messaging during this interactive session.
6:00 – 7:00 pm | Reception Honoring Women of the Fraternal System
Celebrate the roots of our women in leadership before heading off to dinner.
Dinner on Own
Thursday, September 17
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
7:30 – 8:15 a.m. | Networking Breakfast
8:15 – 8:45 a.m. | Morning Remarks
8:55 a.m. | Shuttle Leaves for Capitol Hill
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Congressional Visits
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Rent-a-Yenta Networking
Make the most of your time on the bus that will take attendees to and from various activities. Tell us what you want to discuss, (good governance, compliance, member engagement, profitability) and we will find you the perfect seatmate. The Alliance will provide sign ups prior to the event to ensure matches.
2:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Basilica Tour of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception,
Mass at National Shrine and Tower Tour
6:30 p.m. | Reception and Group Dinner – Red, White & Blue
Come dressed in red, white or blue for a relaxing, fraternal-inspired reception and dinner as we celebrate the Alliance’s 140th anniversary and notable impacts from the sector and its leaders.
Friday, September 18
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Networking Breakfast & Annual Business Meeting
Society delegates please be in the room by 8:30 a.m. for the Annual Business Meeting.
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. | Wounded Warrior Project Presentation
9:00 – 9:40 a.m. | Session with Doug Sosnik
Political strategist Doug Sosnik will provide an election update. As a former senior advisor to the President of the United States, Sosnik’s entertaining and insightful insights on the current DC environment will help leaders understand what’s in store.
9:50 a.m. | Depart for Milken Center
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Just two blocks from the host hotel, the stunning Milken Center explores how the American Dream expands opportunity and economic mobility for all – with dedicated space for the role of life insurance. Attendees will enjoy visiting this historic building and its exhibits.
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Box Lunch & Adjourn
12:30 p.m. | Charter Bus Departs from Hotel Washington to Reagan National (DCA) Airport
The Alliance has arranged a complimentary charter bus to transport attendees to Reagan National (DCA) Airport following the conclusion of the meeting. This gives attendees plenty of time to enjoy the final session and grab a boxed lunch.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
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The 140th celebration continues in DC with these featured events.
Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser
Join the American Fraternal Alliance in fundraising for our nation's heroes with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP).
Every day, 75 injured warriors turn to WWP for life-changing programs that support their recovery and independence. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, warriors and their families never pay a penny for the support they deserve. Fraternals can make a difference by helping us reach our $20,000 fundraising goal. Click here to make a donation!
Common Bond Celebration – Religion, Ethnicity and Women
The Alliance is working to confirm activities that may include mass and a tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America. Women executives will serve as reception cohosts and activities will celebrate how our societies support women.
Fraternalism Road Show
The “Fraternal Brag Boards” will be on display highlighting photos, impact stats, and standout moments from your society’s best fraternal events.
If your society has not yet submitted a brag board, there’s still time.
Note: Please use FOAM poster board no larger than 24” x 36”.
Suggested Retailers: Office Depot | Walmart | Target
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Friday, September 18, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Just two blocks from the host hotel, the stunning Milken Center explores how the American Dream expands opportunity and economic mobility for all – with dedicated space on the role of life insurance. The Milken Center focuses on four pillars: Health and Medical Research, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Education and the Educator, and Access to Capital and Financial Empowerment. Through research, convenings, exhibitions and public programs, they invite people to explore bold ideas, gain practical insight, and engage in dialogue that can bridge divides and inspire action. The recently renovated Center is housed in five landmark structures were originally home to Riggs Bank, famously known as “The Bank of Presidents,” and the American Security and Trust Company.
REGISTRATION RATES
Fraternal Member Staff/Board: $750
Vendor (Associate Member) - Sponsor: $750
Registration rates increase August 18, 2026.
SPECIAL OFFER: Each member society will receive two meeting stipends to use for Executive Summit registration. The discount code can be used twice, applying the code to two separate registrations, taking $200 off the registration rate. Please click here for more information or contact info@fraternalalliance.org for more details.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Alliance has secured a room block for event attendees at the host hotel.
Hotel room cut-off is August 18.
Hotel Washington
515 15th St NW,
Washington, DC 20004
Alliance Group Rate: $369 per night plus tax.
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