A Powered-Up Schedule

The 2026 FICP Fuel Forward Exchange took place January 29-30. Below was a schedule of the robust education and networking opportunities offered.

Thursday, January 29
3:00-5:00 p.m.

Registration
Gifting provided by Global Evento
5:00-6:00 p.m. Hospitality Partner-Only Session
5:00-6:00 p.m. Meetings Professional Exchange
6:00-8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Brought to you in partnership with Conrad New York Downtown, Cohera, Broadway Plus and Discover Puerto Rico | Gifting provided by Global Evento


Friday, January 30
8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration
8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks and General Session: Compassionate Agility: Balancing Care and Efficiency in Leadership | Represented by Gotham Artists
9:45-10:15 a.m. Networking Break
10:15-11:15 a.m. AI Unlocked: Advanced Promoting for the Events of Tomorrow
11:15-11:30 a.m. Networking Break
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Human First Communications: The Planner's Competitive Edge in an AI-Driven World
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30-2:15 p.m. Trends Driving the Future of Events and Hospitality
2:15-3:00 p.m. Roundtable on Turning Trends Into Action
3:00-3:15 p.m. Closing Remarks and Activity