New Orleans Welcomes the FICP 2026 Annual Conference 

Helping Financial & Insurance Meeting Professionals “Fleurish” Through Education, Connection and Community Impact 

Who/What: 
Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) will host its 2026 Annual Conference in New Orleans, bringing together more than 700 financial services and insurance (F&I) meeting and event professionals, hospitality partners and industry leaders from across the United States and beyond. 

Taking place Nov. 15–18, the conference will offer education, collaboration and networking designed to help meetings and events professionals exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and explore the future of the industry. This year’s theme, “Fleurish: Not just a vibe. A vision.”, reflects the conference’s focus on growth, creativity and the power of in-person connection. 

When: 
Sunday, November 15 – Wednesday, November 18, 2026 

Where: 
Hyatt Regency New Orleans 
601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113 

Program highlights:  

  • Three experiential networking evening events designed to foster connection and collaboration  

  • Dedicated Networking Lounge time, where attendees can connect and experience activations throughout the event  

  • FICP Annual Silent Auction, with results announced live during the closing general session on Tuesday, November 17 

High-profile sessions and media policy: 
FICP is pleased to welcome several keynote speakers to the stage during the 2026 Annual Conference, including: 

  • Priya Parker  

  • Ryan Leak  

  • Robert X. Fogarty  

  • Jason Dorsey  

  • Henry Coutinho-Mason 

Media are welcome to attend sessions but must be registered in advance. 

Community impact: 
The FICP Annual Conference will include the organization’s Annual Silent Auction, supporting community partners including: 

  • The Above and Beyond Foundation  

  • Big Chief Feather Trust  

  • Children’s Bureau of New Orleans  

  • New Orleans Mission  

  • Roots of Music  

  • Son of a Saint  

  • Youth Empowerment Project 

Silent auction results will be announced live at the closing general session on Tuesday, November 17, from 3:15–5:30 p.m. 

Social & Website: 
Website: https://www.ficpnet.com/Events/In-Person-Events/Annual-Conference 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10697911 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ficprofs/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myFICP/# 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ficprofs 

Media access and credentials: 
Media are invited to cover the FICP 2026 Annual Conference. Media must register in advance to attend the event and any conference sessions. There will not be a dedicated on-site press room. 

Primary Media Contacts: 

FCIP:
Jamie Murdoch 
FICP President 
Cell: 240-383-6933 
Email: jmurdock@ficpnet.com  
CC: kseiffert@ficpnet.com 


New Orleans & Company: Kelly Schulz, kschulz@neworleans.com, 504-421-0962;
Rhonda Cook, rcook@neworleans.com, 504-616-6161