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.
What You Can Expect:
Dynamic sessions led by industry experts
Insights and solutions for today’s challenges
Meaningful opportunities to connect and collaborate
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 6-9, 2026
LOCATION
Omni William Penn
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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. | Welcome Reception
Thursday, May 7
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Connecting
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Fraternal Pep Rally
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | Workshops
10:30 a.m. | Break
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | Workshops
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. | Workshops
2:00 p.m. | Break
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Workshops
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Networking Activity - Coming Soon!
4:30 p.m. | Adjourn
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Reception
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
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Workshops
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | 140th Alliance Anniversary Celebration
12:00 p.m. | Adjourn
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.
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.
