44th annual conference · august 12–14, 2026

Hotel & Travel

Stay with us at one of the South's most premier resorts.  Everything you need to plan your trip.

conference venue

Your Home for the Conference

Three days of sessions, networking, and the annual golf tournament — all at Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection.

Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa

One Grand Blvd · Point Clear, AL 36564
Autograph Collection · Marriott Bonvoy

A discounted group rate of $239/night is available for conference attendees. Reservations must be made by July 17 to receive the group rate. A booking link will be sent to you with your registration.

The group rate is available for check-in on or after Tuesday, August 11, and checkout on or before Saturday, August 15. A government block is also available Tuesday, August 11, through Friday, August 14, at the 2026 prevailing government per diem rate.

Golf Tournament

Wednesday, August 12 at Lakewood Golf Club on one of the two championship courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Dining & Receptions

Resort dining at Southern Roots, Bayside Grill, 1847 Bar, and Bucky's Lounge. Breakfasts, receptions, and conference dinner included with registration.

Spa & Resort

20,000-sq-ft spa, pools and cabanas, marina slips, tennis and pickleball, and direct access to Mobile Bay.

getting there

Travel Information

Nearest Airports

Mobile Regional (MOB) — 35 miles · ~45 minutes
Pensacola International (PNS) — 55 miles · ~1 hour

Driving & Parking

30 miles southeast of Mobile via US-98. Complimentary self-parking and valet available on-site for all conference guests.

beyond the conference

Explore Point Clear & the Eastern Shore

Bring family along or extend your stay to experience one of Alabama's most beloved stretches of coast.

Dining Nearby

Wash House Restaurant
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Gambino's Italian Grill
Panini Pete's
Julwin's Restaurant

Things to Do

Fairhope Pier & Beach
Downtown Fairhope hops & alleries
Weeks Bay Reserve
Punta Clara Candy Kitchen
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial (Mobile)

Getting Around

Fairhope — 10 minutes
Daphne — 15 minutes
Mobile — 35 minutes
Gulf Shores / Orange Beach — 1 hour
Pensacola, FL — 1 hour

ready to join us?

Register to Receive Your Hotel Booking Link

A link to the conference rate of $239/night will be emailed with registration confirmation.