Alexandria, VA – General registration is now open for the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) 2026 World Conference & Club Business Expo, to be held February 17-21, in Anaheim, CA.
CMAA’s World Conference brings together club management professionals from around the globe to grow, connect, and learn. Attendees can fuel their professional and personal growth through five days of energizing education, networking, and experiences–cultivated specifically for club management professionals.
The bountiful professional development agenda offers curated information to help club management professionals thrive, featuring 65 concurrent education sessions, six general sessions with keynote speakers, and optional Pre- and At-Conference Workshops.
Featured speakers include industry leaders:
- Opening Business Session speaker, Hospitalian Bobby Stuckey
- General Education Session speaker, Trailblazer Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour
- General Education Session speaker, Purposeful Leadership Researcher Zach Mercurio
- General Education Session speaker, NFL Quarterback and Winemaker Drew Bledsoe
- CMAA Awards Breakfast speaker, Customer Experience Expert Elizabeth Dixon
- Closing Business Session speaker, Advisor, Researcher, and the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, Zack Kass
The Club Business Expo, February 19-20, is bursting with possibilities as more than 260 companies showcase innovative products and services. Debuting in 2026, the CMAA Happiness Hour reception will connect attendees, exhibitors, and great ideas in a lively, fast-paced setting. Other highlights will include the New Product Showcase and the CMAA Apparel Mart, an interactive space featuring the latest club-branded merchandise crafted to elevate and outfit club members and staff. From innovation to inspiration, the Club Business Expo is where attendees will find their next big idea and leave with fresh insights!
Beyond professional development, the World Conference is where connections grow. Club professionals can branch out to meet peers as well as student attendees from CMAA’s 40-plus Student Chapters, representing colleges and universities across the country. The Career Opportunities & Networking Showcase gives students a chance to explore club internships and post-graduation opportunities, planting seeds for future careers. New for 2026, the Student Chapter Showcase pops with the creativity and energy of CMAA’s students, alumni, and faculty members, offering everyone the chance to cultivate ideas and grow lasting professional relationships.
For more information, including the full schedule, visit cmaa.org/conference.
About CMAA
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 8,100 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 38 professional Chapters and 40 current and prospective Student Chapters. Learn more at cmaa.org.
Media Contacts:
Melissa Low, CAE
CMAA
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