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Conference Registration

• Registration opens November 9, 2026, and November 30, 2026, is the deadline for registering.

Conference Costs

• Active MTJA Members – $75
• Associate and Alternate MTJA Members – $250
• Guests of MTJA Members – $300

Transportation

Details coming soon.

Conference Professional Development

Details coming soon.

Conference Itinerary

We can’t wait to welcome you to Vegas this spring! Think world-class entertainment, mouth-watering meals, hard-hat sneak peeks and a few discoveries you didn’t see coming.  

A Preview of What’s Ahead 

Here is a taste of what we are planning but much like the city itself will evolve to make room for the latest and greatest come March.  All activities, venues and times are tentative and subject to change. 

Wednesday, March 10 | Welcome to Vegas 

Arrive, settle in and get ready to explore.  

• Afternoon: Arrivals and an optional hard-hat tour of the future A’s stadium. 

• 5–8 p.m.: Kick off the conference with an opening reception and time to reconnect with colleagues. 

Thursday, March 11 | Discover a Different Side of Vegas 

Start with the association’s business meeting, then explore the destination through one of two afternoon tracks. 

• 9–11 a.m.: Business meeting. 

• Noon–4 p.m.: Choose your discovery track: 

• Culture + History: Explore the stories that shaped Las Vegas, with potential visits to The Mob Museum, the Atomic Testing Museum and The Neon Museum. 

• Outdoor Adventure: Venture beyond the city for a different view of Southern Nevada. Possibilities include Valley of Fire or an excursion exploring the Colorado River and Hoover Dam. 

• 6–10 p.m.: Enjoy dinner paired with one of Las Vegas’ signature stage productions. 

Friday, March 12 | Fresh Connections, New Story Angles 

Connect during Marketplace, then spend the afternoon exploring local flavor or Las Vegas’ sports evolution. 

• 8:30–11 a.m.: Marketplace. 

• Noon–4 p.m.: Choose your discovery track: 

• Arts District Dining + Discovery: Experience a more local side of Vegas through a curated culinary crawl and time to browse neighborhood shops and galleries. 

• Sports + More: Explore the city’s growing sports landscape, with possible experiences including a behind-the-scenes tour of Allegiant Stadium, Grand Prix Plaza and F1 Arcade. 

• 6:30–10 p.m.: Experience another evening of Las Vegas dining and entertainment. 

Saturday, March 13 | Learn, Explore and Celebrate 

Round out the conference with professional development, a shared experience and a celebratory send-off. 

• 9–11 a.m.: Professional development. 

• Noon–4 p.m.: Group lunch and an immersive experience. 

• 6–8 p.m.: Closing reception, dinner and partner happy hour. 

Sunday, March 14 | Depart—or Keep Discovering 

Head home with fresh ideas and new connections or extend your reporting with a post-conference familiarization tour. Potential themes include standout hotel suites, Las Vegas’ Elvis history, additional culinary discovery and spa and wellness experiences. Details will be announced as plans are confirmed.

• Details coming soon

Conference Policies

Members and guests who cancel their paid registration no later than 30 days before the start of the core conference shall receive a full refund of their MTJA conference registration fee. 

Those who cancel their registrations from 15 to 29 days before the core conference shall receive a 50 percent refund of their MTJA conference registration fee.

Those who cancel from 8 to 14 days before the core conference shall receive a 25 percent refund of their MTJA conference registration fee.

Those who cancel fewer than 7 days before the core conference shall receive no refund of their MTJA conference registration fee. A refund exception may be possible because of illness.