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Fairbanks, AK 99701-4919
United States
55th Annual Alaska CHARR Convention
Hospitality industry gathering in Fairbanks, AK
Monday, September 21, 2026
to Thursday, September 24, 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
813 Noble StreetFairbanks, AK 99701-4919
United States
55th Annual Alaska CHARR Convention
September 21st - 24th, 2026
Fairbanks, AK
Come together and enjoy discussing the industry, working sessions, legislative priorities all while having fun!
Standard Registration- $400
- Welcome Reception
- 1 Attendee
- All daytime sessions
- Awards Dinner
- Charity Auction Dinner
By registering for this event, you consent to receive email/text communications from Alaska CHARR, including renewal notifications and other industry announcements.
Event Ticket Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change, and we aim to accommodate cancellation requests as best as possible. Please review the following policy regarding event ticket cancellations:
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Cancellation Requests Made 14 or More Days Before the Event
Cancellations requested 14 or more days prior to the event will incur a $50 cancellation fee. The remaining balance will be refunded to the original payment method. -
Cancellations Within 14 Days of the Event
No refunds will be granted for cancellations made within two weeks (14 days) of the event date.
By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Standard Convention Registration
Welcome Reception All daytime sessions Awards Reception Charity Auction Dinner |
$400.00 |
Sponsorship
https://www.alaskacharr.com/events/55th-annual-alaska-charr-convention#sponsorship
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Platinum Partner
Full Page Ad in Convention Program Full Page Ad in Fall and Winter issues of Alaska CHARR-The Magzine Opportunity to present at a breakout session 4 Complimentary Registrations Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing |
$15,000.00 |
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Diamond Sponsor
Half Page Ad in Convention Program and Half Page ad in Fall and Winter issues of Alaska CHARR-The Magazine Opportunity to present at a breakout session 3 Complimentary Registrations Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing |
$10,000.00 |
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Gold Partner
1/4 Page Ad in Convention Program 1/4 Page ad in Fall and Winter issues of Alaska CHARR-The Magazine 2 Complimentary Registrations Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing |
$7,500.00 |
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Silver Partner
1/6 Page Ad in Fall and Winter issue of Alaska CHARR-The Magazine 1 Complimentary Registration Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing |
$5,000.00 |
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Bronze Partner
1 Complimentary Registration Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing |
$2,500.00 |
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Industry Partner
1 Complimentary Registration Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing |
$1,000.00 |
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Friend of the Industry
1 Complimentary Registration Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing |
$500.00 |
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Charity Auction Dinner
If you are already registered for the Convention, you do NOT need to purchase a separate ticket for yourself. |
$100.00 |
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Awards Reception
*This event is included in registration Location of event: Hutchison High School 3750 Geist Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709 |
$50.00 |
Agenda
| September 21 | |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Board of Directors Meeting Alaska CHARR Board of Directors Meeting at The Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Registration Convention attendee registration |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception All convention attendees are welcome! An Ice-Breaker evening to network, enjoy delicious food, meet our speakers, sand staff. We will also be having a fundraiser for our State and National PAC. |
| September 22 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Breakfast Visit from Grier Hopkins, Mayors of Fairbanks North Star Borough since 2024 |
| 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM |
Opening Session
Welcome - BreeAnna Erickson, Alaska CHARR President & CEO - Jodi Blakley, ICHARR, Mecca -Paul Thomas, Board Chair, Alaska CHARR Voice of the Membership Meeting - Facilitated by Alaska CHARR |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
CHARR Foundations Breakout Sessions
Future Hospitality Leaders Program How to become a learning kitchen Educational Fund Scholarships, Apprenticeship, and more! |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
CHARR Association Breakout Session
NOVI 101 with Alaska CHARR Staff - Please bring your laptop or Ipad What's new? What have you been missing out on? Benefits & Preferred Partners Exectras - 20 Presentation BMI, Dining Alliance, Restaurant Owner, Sandler, Locl, Adesso, Markel Presentations Diamond Game Presentation Whaler Casino Supply Presentation |
| 11:40 AM - 11:50 AM | Break Before Lunch |
| 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM | Drive to Miguel's for lunch |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Lunch at Miguel's
1235 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99701 *buses provided |
| 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
AI Session-Pascual Jose Reig-Munoz
Part 1 What is it? Part 2 Guided Workshop Part 3 What's Coming Next? Part 4 Questions and Answers |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Heroes of Hospitality Awards Reception
Attire: Smart-Casual Hutchison High School 3750 Geist Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709 *buses provided, meet in lobby at 4:30pm |
| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Bar Crawl through Fairbanks
Enjoy a night out will all attendees! 1. Oasis 2. RJ's 3. Boatel 4. Tony's 5. Mecca |
| September 23 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Keynote Speaker-Jesse Mogle The Last Handshake |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Lunch at The Banks Alehouse
1243 Old Steese Hwy Fairbanks, AK 99701 *buses provided, please meet in lobby at 11:40am |
| 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Keynote Workshop-Jesse Mogle The Last Handshake |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Marketing Session-Cat Sherry |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Charity Auction Dinner
Supporting Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska Attire: Gold Rush Glamour BCDC of Alaska | Mobile Mammograms & Screening Services |
| September 24 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
Legislative Updates and 2027 Legislative Priorities
Michael Cervantes, Chair, Alaska CHARR Government Affairs Committee Lobbyist Kim Hutchinson |
| 10:50 AM - 10:51 AM | Closing Comments BreeAnna Erickson |
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, has rooms blocked for the Alaska CHARR Convention.
Follow this link Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
- Choose September 21st as the check in date and September 24th as the check out date.
- Click Special Rates
- Type CHR in the Group Code box.
- Cost stating $129
- 800-222-8733 with the group code
Room block closes September 1st, 2026.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Levels and Benefits
| Benefits |
Platinum $15,000 |
Diamond $10,000 |
Gold $7,500 |
Silver $5,000 |
Bronze $2,500 |
Industry Partner $1,000 |
Friend of the Industry $500 |
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Recognition |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Logo on promotional materials and signage at event |
Optimum placement and sizing |
Premier Placement | Best Placement | Two events | One event | Name Listed | Name Listed |
| Ad in Fall and Winter issues of Alaska CHARR - The Magazine | Full Page | Half Page | Quarter Page | 1/6 page | |||
| Ad in Convention Program | Full Page | Half Page | Quarter Page | ||||
| Complimentary Registrations |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Opportunity to present at a breakout session | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag |
Yes |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Join us for the 55th Annual Alaska CHARR Convention's Charity Auction Dinner. We are proud to support the Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska. Their mission is to increase awareness of the survivability of breast cancer and the benefits of early detection by delivering screening services and education programs throughout the state of Alaska.
Enjoy a live and thrilling auction and other fundraising surprises. Every bid, dash, and donation helps fund BCDC's goal is to provide breast cancer screenings regardless of geographical or economic barriers.
For More Information:
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me! claw@alaskacharr.com