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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 Street
Fairbanks, 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:

  • 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.

Credits Price
Standard Convention Registration
1 Attendee
Welcome Reception
All daytime sessions
Awards Dinner
Charity Auction Dinner 
Registration Ends 9/19/26 at 12:00 AM Alaskan Daylight Time
$400.00
Credits Price
Platinum Partner
Logo on promotional materials and signage at event with the optimum placement and sizing
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
Diamond Sponsor
Logo on promotional materials and signage at event with the premier placement and sizing
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
Gold Partner
Logo on promotional materials and signage at event with standard placement and sizing
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
Silver Partner
Logo on promotional materials and signage at two events
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
Bronze Partner
Logo on promotional materials and signage at one event
1 Complimentary Registration 
Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag
Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing
$2,500.00
Industry Partner
Name listed on promotional materials and signage at event
1 Complimentary Registration 
Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag
Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing
$1,000.00
Friend of the Industry
Name listed on promotional materials and signage at event
1 Complimentary Registration 
Opportunity to add branded company item to attendee gift bag
Recognition in Alaska CHARR social media marketing
$500.00
Credits Price
Charity Auction Dinner
Standalone ticket to the Charity Auction Dinner on Thursday September 23rd.

If you are already registered for the Convention, you do NOT need to purchase a separate ticket for yourself.
$100.00
Awards Reception
A joyful evening reception honoring CHARR, Affiliate and Heroes of Hospitality Awards from across the state of Alaska.
*This event is included in registration

Location of event:
Hutchison High School
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Registration Ends 9/11/26 at 12:00 AM Alaskan Daylight Time
$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 in Gold Room Registration continued
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 Breakout Sessions

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CHARR Foundations Future Hospitality Leaders Program 
How to become a learning kitchen
Educational Fund
Scholarships, Apprenticeship, and more!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CHARR Association  NOVI 101 with Alaska CHARR Staff - Please bring your laptop or Ipad

Benefits - What's new? What have you been missing out on? 
Exectras - 20 Presentation
BMI
Locl
More to come! 

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 Dinner Attire: Smart-Casual

Hutchison High School
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709

*buses provided
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Bar Stroll through Fairbanks Enjoy a night out will all attendees! 
List will be provided
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 - 1:00 PM Lunch at The Banks Alehouse 1243 Old Steese Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701

*buses provided
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Keynote Workshop-Jesse Mogle The Last Handshake
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Marketing Session-Locl
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Charity Auction Dinner Supporting Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska
BCDC of Alaska | Mobile Mammograms & Screening Services 

Attire: Gold Rush Glamour
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, 
Mike Ward Cook Inlet CHARR Announcing Anchorage 2027

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

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:

Corrine Law
Corrine Law
Alaska CHARR (334)695-9233

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me! claw@alaskacharr.com