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§ Convention 2026 · Planning Committee

Built by members,
led by members.

Nine working committees, member-led. No paid event planners. No outside vendors deciding the agenda. The convention is ours because we build it ourselves. Chairs are being confirmed.

Committees9 working
ChairsIn confirmation
CadenceWeekly / bi-weekly
StatusBuild phase
§ 02 · The nine

Nine committees. Each with a chair, roster, and scope.

Want to join?
volunteer@inc-usa.org
§ 01

Steering

Chair · Chair TBD · In confirmation
  • Sets the convention theme, budget, and agenda
  • Approves every committee's scope of work
  • Final sign-off on vendors above $5,000
  • Reports to the Board quarterly
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Weekly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.
§ 02

Venue & Logistics

Chair · Chair TBD · In confirmation
  • Hotel contract, room block, and accessibility audit
  • AV, stage, rigging, and rehearsal schedule
  • Airport pickup coordination for elders and guests
  • Signage, wayfinding, and ADA review
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Bi-weekly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.
§ 03

Program & Content

Chair · Chair TBD · In confirmation
  • Curates plenaries, breakouts, and panels
  • Keynote outreach, abstracts, and bios
  • Reviews and approves all stage content
  • Locks the master run-of-show 60 days out
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Weekly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.
§ 04

Finance & Registration

Chair · Chair TBD · In confirmation
  • Budget, cash flow, and financial transparency
  • Registration tiers, discounts, and refunds
  • Sponsor invoicing and receipting
  • Financial transparency report at the Gala
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Bi-weekly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.
§ 05

Gala & Cultural

Chair · Chair TBD · In confirmation
  • Red carpet, menu, and ceremony flow
  • Cultural performances and music programming
  • Regalia fitting station + photo booth
  • Live auction + raffle coordination
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Weekly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.
§ 06

Marketing & Comms

Chair · Chair TBD · In confirmation
  • Website, email, and social calendar
  • Press list and earned-media outreach
  • Graphics, brand assets, and photo release
  • Delegate comms (pre, during, post)
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Weekly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.
§ 07

Constitution & Bylaws

Chair · Chair TBD · In confirmation
  • Drafts amendments for convention floor vote
  • Manages resolutions and elections procedure
  • Advises on 501(c)(3) compliance
  • Custodian of the INC-USA Constitution
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Monthly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.
§ 08

Youth & Scholarship

Chair · Chair TBD · In confirmation
  • Kids' multi-day program + childcare
  • Youth Leadership Academy (ages 13–24)
  • Scholar awards and presentation slots
  • College-prep and mentorship matching
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Bi-weekly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.
§ 09

Host Region (NorCal)

Chair · Chair TBD · Host region · NorCal
  • Welcomes elders, guests, and first-time attendees
  • Coordinates local side events and excursions
  • Local vendor sourcing (food, music, regalia)
  • Post-convention family visits and care
§ Status
In confirmation
§ Cadence
Weekly
§ Roster
Published once chair is seated.

Want to join a committee?

Every committee accepts new members on a rolling basis. Email us with which committee interests you and a short note about your skills — we’ll match you with the chair within a week.

Volunteer roles →

Meet them on the floor. Registration is open.

Registration is open and the build is live. Committee chairs walk the floor every day — come find us, ask questions, offer an idea.

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