Monday, November 2, 2026
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| Private business meeting rooms for Platinum Manufacturer Sponsors will be available all day. To schedule a meeting, contact your rep directly. |
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8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Golf Tournament
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| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibitor Registration & Setup |
Vinoy Ballroom Foyer & Palm Court Ballroom
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| 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Registration & Info Desk Open
Pick up your name badge and Summit materials.
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Vinoy Ballroom Foyer |
| 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM |
Newcomer Kickoff
Members who joined in 2025-2026 and newcomers to the Ice Cream Summit are welcome to attend.
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Mirror Lake AB |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Welcome Reception
Enjoy cocktails and networking with light hors d'oeuvres.
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Tea Garden & Lawn
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| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Banquet & Awards Ceremony
A welcome from the TICA President followed by dinner and the 2026 Awards Ceremony. |
Vinoy Grand Ballroom
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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| Private business meeting rooms for Platinum Manufacturer Sponsors will be available all day. To schedule a meeting, contact your rep directly. |
| 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Registration & Info Desk Open
Pick up your name badge and Summit materials.
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Vinoy Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM |
Networking Breakfast
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Vinoy Ballroom
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| 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM |
Rising Stars Breakfast
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Williamson |
| 8:50 AM - 9:50 AM |
Opening Remarks
Presidential remarks and Association updates followed by an Exhibitor introduction video. |
Vinoy Ballroom
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| 9:50 AM - 10:40 AM |
Keynote Presentation: Meridith Elliott Powell
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Vinoy Ballroom
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10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
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Networking Break |
Vinoy Ballroom Foyer |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
General Session: Circana
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Vinoy Ballroom |
| 11:50 PM - 3:30 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open
Enjoy a Luncheon and open networking with Exhibitors. |
Palm Court Ballroom |
| 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
General Session
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Vinoy Ballroom |
| 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
General Session: Mobile Vending
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Williamson
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Networking Dinner Reception
Join us for a Casino Night Fundraiser to support Give Kids the World.
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Bayview Terrace |
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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| Private business meeting rooms for Platinum Manufacturer Sponsors will be available all day. To schedule a meeting, contact your rep directly. |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Registration & Info Desk Open
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Vinoy Ballroom Foyer
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| 8:10 AM - 9:40 AM |
Exhibit Hall Open
Enjoy a Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors. |
Palm Court Ballroom
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9:40 AM - 12:00 PM
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Exhibitor Breakdown
Leftover ice cream will be donated. |
Palm Court Ballroom |
| 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM |
General Session: Presenting on behalf of 7-Eleven, the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF)
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Vinoy Ballroom
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| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Closing Remarks
Passing of the Presidential gavel, announcement of Summit contest winners and Association business updates. |
Vinoy Ballroom |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM |
Hotel Check-Out: 11:00 AM
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