Stay on track for the SYTA Annual Conference with the key dates below. All deadlines are listed in chronological order to help you plan ahead.
December 1, 2025
Registration opens
Housing opens
February 2, 2026
Sightseeing tours registration opens
March 31, 2026
Early-bird registration deadline
April 1, 2026
Business appointment portal opens – Create your profile, research attendees, and submit requests.
May 19, 2026
SYTA Annual Conference: Mentor/Mentee Virtual Meet-Up #1
June 1, 2026
Booth sponsorship deadline
June 3, 2026
Hotel reservations confirmed with housing bureau – One name per room required.
June 17, 2026
SYTA Annual Conference: Mentor/Mentee Virtual Meet-Up #2
July 1, 2026
All registration and memberships must be current and paid to receive member registration rate
July 8, 2026
Business appointment request deadline – Appointment portal closes
July 1, 2026
Business appointment schedules released – Outstanding payments must be settled; schedules will not be provided until payment is received.
Volunteer scheduling opens
July 23, 2026
SYTA Annual Conference: Know Before You Go Webinar
July 24, 2026
SYF auction items due.
July 29, 2026
Hotel block deadline for discounted room rates
July 31, 2026
Final deadline for name changes & substitutions.
Sightseeing tour sign up deadline.
Mobile app launches (subject to change)
August 6, 2026
SYTA Annual Conference: Volunteer Orientation Webinar
August 17, 2026
SYF Silent Auction opens
August 21, 2026
SYTA Annual Conference begins