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2026 AFI Annual Convention

April 15, 2026 - April 17, 2026

Description


AFI is returning to the luxurious Resort at Longboat Key April 15-17 for its 2026 Annual Convention! The convention committee has put together an impressive slate of speakers to cover topics of great importance in today’s challenging trade environment.

 

Scheduled Presentations:

Use of AI and Other Technology in Working with Other Sectors of the Industry

Panel on Tariff/Trade Issues

Update on Key FDA Issues

A Look at the Current FDA Enforcement Approach

 

The event will begin with a registration Wednesday afternoon that includes a networking component, followed by an evening poolside welcoming reception. The presentations will take place Thursday and Friday mornings, with activities planned for Thursday afternoon, followed by a reception and dinner. Optional events will be available for those who want to stay after the Friday sessions end.

The Longboat Key Club is a five-star beach resort with golf, tennis, pickleball and fine dining on site and is close to St. Armand’s Circle, a spot known for its great restaurants and shopping. Thursday night’s dinner will be a casino night, an entertaining way to have some fun with industry colleagues.

Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, April 15

2 p.m.  Board of Directors Meeting

4 p.m.  Registration/Resource Gallery

6 p.m.   Welcome Reception

Thursday, April 16

8 a.m.  Breakfast

9 a.m. – Noon  Presentations

1 p.m.  Golf

7 p.m.  Reception & Dinner/Casino Night

Friday, April 17

8 a.m.  Breakfast

9 a.m. – Noon  Presentations

Optional Activities Friday Afternoon & Evening

Time

All times are EST.

Location

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Those looking to make hotel reservations can do by clicking here. 

Pricing

Members: $875 | Non-Members: $1049

Participation in the Importer Resource Gallery is free to companies with at least one representative with full convention registration, though a table must be reserved during registration! Companies wishing to participate only in the gallery will pay a fee of $399, which includes the fee for the table and one person to man the table. Additional registrants - $99 each (unless registered for the full convention). The additional table registration of $99 includes attendance at the convention’s welcome reception that begins at 6 p.m.

No refunds for cancellations made after April 6, 2026

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