2026 AEMA Convention Schedule

Sunday, June 14, 2026EventRoom
12:00 pm – 3:00 pmExecutive Board Meeting1
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmMember RegistrationLobby-Grand Staircase Wall
5:00 pm – 7:00 pmContinuing Education Committee (CEC) Meeting – Closed1
5:20 pm – 5:40 pmExam Procedures9-10
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmWelcome ReceptionOff Site
Monday, June 15, 2026EventRoom
8:00 am – 12:00 pmExhibitor Set-upEvent Hall 1
8:00 am – 10:30 amCertification Exam9-10
8:00 am – 11:00 amMember RegistrationLobby-Grand Staircase Wall
9:00 am – 10:00 amWorkshop: Elite Efficiency for All Levels of Activity – Mark Haley, SpaceSaverBallroom D
10:15 am – 11:15 amWorkshop: Sponsorships on Uniforms – Ryan Holmes, President of Cincy Sports Partners, Executive Senior Associate Athletic DirectorBallroom D
11:30 am – 3:30 pmRiverboat Lunch CruiseOff-Site
4:00 pm – 5:30 pmBreakout Meetings
FBSBallroom D
FCS2
D23
D34
NAIA/JUCO5
High School6
4:00 pm – 6:00 pmMember RegistrationLobby-Grand Staircase Wall
6:30 pm – 8:30 pmAEMA Convention Welcome and Awards ReceptionBallroom B & C
8:30 pm – 10:00 pmRiddell ReceptionRiverCenter Lobby
Tuesday, June 16, 2026EventRoom
7:30 am – 10:00 amMember RegistrationLobby-Grand Staircase Wall
8:00 am – 9:00 amFellowship of Equipment Managers (FEM) Meeting2
8:00 am – 9:00 amWomen of the AEMA4
9:00 am – 1:00 pmVendor ExhibitsEvent Center 1
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmLunch Break (TBD)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pmDistrict Meetings
District 1 MEETING: Mackenzie Rivers E.M.,C, District 1 Director, UCONN5
District 2 MEETING: Keith Moodie E.M.,C, District 2 Director, Alvernia University2
District 3 MEETING: Will Matzke E.M.,C, District 3 Director, Coastal Carolina University3
District 4 MEETING: Daniel Reeves E.M.,C, District 4 Director, U. of Arkansas4
District 5 MEETING: Scott Jess E.M.,C, District 5 Director, Bowling Green UniversityBallroom D
District 6 MEETING: Larry Hare E.M.,C, District 6 Director, U. of Kansas6
District 7 MEETING: Andrew Johnson E.M.,C, District 7 Director, U. of Houston7
District 8 MEETING: Bo Bates E.M.,C, District 8 Director, U. of Utah9
District 9 MEETING: Brian Brigger E.M.,C, District 9 Director, U. of Arizona8
3:15 pm – 4:15 pmWorkshop: Built for the Road: Best Practices in Athletic Equipment TravelBallroom D
3:15 pm – 4:15 pmWorkshop: Laundry Back to Basics – Andy Keller, ISSBallroom E
3:30 pm – 6:00 pmAEMA Staff and Board Open Hours1
4:30 – 5:30 pmWorkshop: Ice Hockey 101 – Scott Jess, Bowling Green State UniversityBallroom E
4:30 – 6:00 pmWorkshop: Core Principals of Athletic Equipment Fitting: Helmets, Shoulder Pads, & Athlete Safety2, 4, 6
EveningReds/Mets game – tickets purchased on own w/ link providedGreat American Ballpark
Wednesday, June 17, 2026EventRoom
8:00 am – 9:00 amFellowship of Equipment Managers (FEM) Meeting2
9:00 am – 12:00 pmVendor ExhibitsEvent Center 1
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmWorkshop: Custom Shoes – Elliott GilardiBallroom E
2:15 pm – 3:15 pmWorkshop: The Athlete Sizing Experience: From Pain in the A$$ to Performance Driver – Marina Paul, SuperheraBallroom D
3:30 pm – 4:30 pmWorkshop: Basic Sewing Repairs for Athletic Apparel – Lou Serio, Christopher Newport UniversityBallroom E
Thursday, June 18, 2026EventRoom
WILSON Tour *Must pre-registerAda, OH
9:00 amDepart NKY
11:30 amArrive in Ada, OH
11:30 am – 1:30 pmWilson Facility Tour
1:30 pmDepart Ada, OH
4:00 pmReturn to NKY
*Lunch & beverages provided on the bus following the tour

*All events are subject to change. Please check signage onsite for room updates. Arrive early for sessions to ensure seating.

*Updated 5/4/2026

Thank you for attending the 2026 AEMA Convention in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky!

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