2026 Spring Symposium: Your Fraternal Event of the Year!
Attend the Alliance’s largest event of the year in the home state of fraternalism – Pennsylvania. The Spring Symposium brings together fraternal colleagues for creative networking activities, celebrations and highly-rated educational sessions.
With two tailored tracks – Fraternal & Communications and Governance & Leadership – you'll have the flexibility to choose the content that best meets your needs.
2026 Educational Workshops:
Moments that Move Us: Fraternal Events that Make a Difference
Partnering with Media to Tell Your Story
Reimagine the Chapter System
AI at the Executive Level: How Insurance Leaders Are Applying It
Counsel’s Corner: Legal Perspectives from Fraternal Leaders
An Outsider’s Look Inside Fraternal Governance
More sessions coming soon!
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your knowledge, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues who share your dedication to fraternal excellence!
Strengthen your knowledge. Share ideas. Celebrate fraternal excellence!
DATES
May 6-8, 2026
LOCATION
Omni William Penn
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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SPEAKERS
AGENDA
All times are listed in Eastern Time. The agenda is subject to change.
Wednesday, May 6
2:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Red, White & Fraternal: A 140th Anniversary Welcome Reception
Jump-start Spring Symposium at the Red, White & Fraternal Welcome Reception, celebrating 140 years of fraternal purpose. Come dressed in red, white, or blue and enjoy an Americana-inspired evening with classic tunes, delicious bites and drinks, and a montage highlighting the people and moments that define our shared fraternal story.
Dinner on own
Thursday, May 7
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Coffee & Connecting
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Fraternal Pep Rally
Start the day with high energy as we celebrate our sector, recognize champions, and fuel your passion for learning. An uplifting Alliance update will fire up the crowd and set the stage for a day of powerful, insight-packed workshops!
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Keynote
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Break
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | Workshops 1
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. | Workshops 2
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Break
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Workshops 3
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Pin It to Win It: The Great Fraternal Pin Swap – Networking Activity
Bring your society’s enamel or acrylic pin and get ready for a high-energy networking experience designed to spark conversation and friendly competition. Societies, sponsors, and special guests are invited to bring 30 pins to swap with fellow attendees just enough to create excitement, not enough to satisfy demand (example coming soon).
In addition, please prepare a 2’ x 3’ “Fraternal Brag Board” poster highlighting photos, impact stats, and standout moments from your society’s best fraternal events. These visual stories will serve as conversation starters and help bring your mission to life.
Every pin represents more than a logo it tells the story of your mission, history, and heart.
The goal: trade boldly, share proudly, collect meaningfully, and meet as many new people as possible. Because every pin you earn and every brag board you explore comes with a story that helps us better understand what makes our fraternal community so unique.
4:30 p.m. | Adjourn
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | City of Champions Reception
Get ready for a fraternal tailgate celebration at the City of Champions Reception! Come dressed in your favorite sports gear and enjoy a fraternal twist on classic tailgate fun, complete with themed bites, drinks and a sports-inspired soundtrack. Cheer, connect, and celebrate with friends and sponsors as we kick back in true Pittsburgh-style fraternal spirit.
Dinner on own
Friday, May 8
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Connecting
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Alliance Remarks & Service Project
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Workshops
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Shared Purpose: A 140th Anniversary Celebration of Faith
In recognition of the Alliance’s 140th anniversary, this commemorative experience invites attendees to honor the faith-based traditions that have united fraternal benefit societies for generations. Societies are encouraged to showcase meaningful religious artifacts, photos, artwork, and member items that reflect their spiritual heritage (example coming soon).
Through shared stories, inspiring displays, and uplifting moments, we’ll celebrate the common bonds that continue to guide our mission along with a few joyful surprises to close out another unforgettable Spring Symposium.
12:00 p.m. | Adjourn
NETWORKING DETAILS
The Great Fraternal Pin Swap
Bring up to 30 pins to swap during this networking activity designed to spark conversation and friendly competition.
Fraternal Brag Boards
Please prepare a 2’ x 3’ “Fraternal Brag Board” poster highlighting photos, impact stats, and standout moments from your society’s best fraternal events.
140th Anniversary Celebration of Faith
Societies may bring meaningful religious artifacts, photos, artwork, and member gifts that reflect their spiritual heritage to showcase at the event.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Education
Steel City
Partner
Connection
Impact
Track
SPRING SYMPOSIUM SERVICE PROJECT
Worldwide, every 2 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer. In the United States, 1 in 5 children diagnosed will not survive. Research is a child’s best hope for a cure. While 90% of children now survive one type of cancer, for some cancers there is still no cure. The American Fraternal Alliance invites you to participate in our Spring Symposium Shaving Event to support St. Baldrick's Foundation.
In the spirit of fraternalism, Symposium attendees will come together on Friday, May 8th at 9:00 am eastern to participate in our head-shaving event and make a difference in the lives of the thousands of kids diagnosed with cancer every day. Click here for more information and to make a donation!
REGISTRATION LIMITATION POLICIES
Spring Symposium is limited to members of the American Fraternal Alliance.
Member Fraternal Benefit Societies: Unlimited registrants.
Symposium Sponsors: Maximum of two registrants.
Associate Members: One registrant who must sign a non-solicitation policy.
These policies will be strictly enforced. If you have questions about these limitations, please email info@fraternalalliance.org.
REGISTRATION RATES
Fraternal Member Staff/Board: $510
Vendor (Associate Member) - Sponsor: $510
Vendor (Associate Member) - Non-Sponsor: $1,210
Rates will increase April 1, 2026.
SPECIAL OFFER: Each member society will receive two meeting stipends to use for Spring Symposium registration. The discount code can be used twice, applying the code to two separate registrations, taking $125 off the registration rate. The stipend code was sent to society CEOs. 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 April 6.
Omni William Penn
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Alliance Group Rate: $215 per night plus tax.
Check-In: 3:00 p.m.
Check-Out: Noon
CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFERS
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@fraternalalliance.org.
The following cancellation rules apply to event registrations only. Please see sponsor agreements for applicable rules regarding these items.
Cancellations on or Before April 6, 2026
For cancellation requests received in writing on or before April 6, 2026, event registrations can be transferred to another individual at no cost or refunded less a $25 cancellation fee.
Cancellations on or After April 7, 2026
Cancellation requests received in writing on or after April 7, 2026, the Alliance will not refund registration fees. Guest registration fees will be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee.
What happens to my registration if American Fraternal Alliance cancels the event?
Attendees will be notified in writing within 48 hours of formal decision of cancellation. If the Alliance cancels an in-person event, attendees can convert their registrations to virtual, if applicable, and receive a refund of the difference between registration fees. Attendees can also choose to receive a full refund of registration fees. Optional activity and guest registrations will be automatically refunded.
The Alliance will provide specific instructions for cancelling hotel rooms at the official event hotel. Additional travel arrangements must be cancelled by individuals.
Please email info@fraternalalliance.org or contact the office at (630) 522-6322 with any questions.
