2026 SYTA Annual Conference Schedule at a Glance
Schedule below is an example draft and is subject to change. Updates will be made regularly.
Friday, August 21
TBD
Sightseeing Tour Registration
TBD
TBD
Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tours
TBD
TBD
Exhibitor Set Up
Hall C
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Registration
Hall C Foyer
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Showcase Floor Open
Hall C
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Headshot Lounge (Tour Operators only on Friday)
Hall C
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Connection Corner / Allied Lounge
Hall C
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Barista Bar
Hall C
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Branson Picnic Ice Cream Booth
Hall C
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Innovation Station
Hall C
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Charging Station & Lounge
Hall C
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wellness Lounge
Hall C
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Volunteer Appreciation (Drop In)
TBD
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
New Attendee Get Together & Orientation
TBD
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
International Reception (by invitation only)
TBD
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
CSTP/CSTO Reception (by invitation only)
TBD
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SYTA Youth Foundation Patron Reception (by invitation only)
TBD
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Opening Night Event: An Evening in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Convention Center – Rooftop Terrace
Saturday, August 22
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
General Session & Breakfast
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration
Hall C Foyer
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Showcase Floor Open
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Central
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Barista Bar
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Youth Foundation Auction
Hall C
9:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Headshot Lounge | Photos taken 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Connection Corner / Allied Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tour Operator Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Innovation Station
Hall C
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Charging Station & Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wellness Lounge | Massages available 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Hall C
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Puppy Park
Hall C
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Global Citizens Challenge
TBD
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Business Appointment Session I
Hall C
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thought Leader Session One
TBD
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thought Leader Session Two
TBD
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Three
TBD
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Four
TBD
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Welcome Luncheon and Keynote
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Tour Operator Lounge
Hall C
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Puppy Park
Hall C
3:00 PM – 5:20 PM
Business Appointment Session II
Hall C
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Afternoon Break (Suppliers)
Hall C
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thought Leader Session Five
TBD
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thought Leader Session Six
TBD
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Seven
TBD
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Eight
TBD
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dine Around
TBD
Sunday, August 23
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Tour Operator Breakfast (Tour Operators Only)
TBD
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Travel Talks (Tour Operators only)
TBD
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
TBD1
TBD
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
TBD2
TBD
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
TBD3
TBD
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Supplier Breakfast and Forum (Suppliers only)
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Showcase Floor Open
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Central
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Barista Bar
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Youth Foundation Auction
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Headshot Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Connection Corner / Allied Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Branson Picnic Ice Cream Booth | Ice cream served 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tour Operator Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Innovation Station
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Charging Station & Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wellness Lounge | Massages available 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Hall C
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Puppy Park
Hall C
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Global Citizens Challenge
TBD
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Business Appointment Session III
Hall C
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thought Leader Session Nine
TBD
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thought Leader Session Ten
Hall C
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Eleven
TBD
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Twelve
Hall C
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
All Attendee Luncheon
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Puppy Park
Hall C
3:00 PM – 5:19 PM
Business Appointment Session IV
Hall C
TBD
Afternoon Break (Suppliers)
Hall C
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thought Leader Session Thirteen
TBD
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thought Leader Session Fourteen
TBD
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Fifteen
TBD
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Sixteen
TBD
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dine Around
Offsite
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Branson Afterglow: Under the Stars | Ticketed event, proceeds benefit the SYTA Youth Foundation; separate registration required
Omni William Penn
Monday, August 24
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Women in Buses Breakfast
TBD
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
All Attendee Grab-and-Go Breakfast
TBD
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Showcase Floor Open
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Central
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Barista Bar
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Youth Foundation Auction
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Headshot Lounge | Photos taken 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Connection Corner / Allied Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Branson Picnic Ice Cream Booth | Ice cream served 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tour Operator Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Innovation Station
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Charging Station & Lounge
Hall C
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wellness Lounge | Massages available 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Hall C
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Puppy Park
Hall C
10:00 AM – 12:12 PM
Business Appointment Session V
Hall C
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thought Leader Session Seventeen
TBD
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thought Leader Session Eighteen
TBD
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Nineteen
TBD
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Thought Leader Session Twenty
TBD
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Best of Broadway Luncheon
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Tour Operator Lounge
Hall C
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Puppy Park
Hall C
TBD
Afternoon Break (Suppliers)
Hall C
3:00 PM – 5:19 PM
Business Appointment Session VI
Hall C
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Closing Event
TBD
Tuesday, August 25
TBD
Post-FAM
TBD
TBD
SYTA Board of Directors Meeting
Hall C
All day
Attendee Departures