2026 District Convention Schedule

Get Ready for Albuquerque! Plan your convention experience and make the most of every session, workshop, and event. Please note that schedules are subject to change, and we encourage you to check back regularly for the latest updates and room assignments for each session.

Friday, August 7, 2026

Time	Title of Event	Details	Location
10 AM – 12 PM	2026-2027 Class of Lieutenant Governor’s Meeting	Meeting with Governor Elect Barbara Mizelle & International Trustee Scott Sims	Animas Room (By invitation only!)
12 PM	Lunch Break – On Your Own
1 PM – 5 PM	Registrations, Contest Entries & Credentials	Pickup packets, delegate ribbons, SWD Governor pins and submit entries for contests.	Pre-Convention Hallway
2 PM – 3:30 PM	2025-2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Thank You Reception	By invitation only!	Dulce Room
2PM – 3:30 PM	District Service Project	A local “Albuquerque Impact” project (e.g., packing literacy kits for NM Title I schools).	Brazos Room
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	First Timer’s Orientation	A “Welcome to DCON” guide for new Kiwanians	Brazos Room
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Foundation Meeting	SWD Foundation Board Meeting led by Candie Drouin, Foundation President	Animas/LaCienga/Madrid Room
5:30 PM – 6PM	Break –
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Foundation Dinner	State of the Foundation Address & Awards Presentation	Outside Pavillion
8:30 PM – 10 PM	Division Council Meetings	Divisions meet to discuss candidates and regional goals with outgoing and incoming LTG’s	Rooms will be assigned once registration has closed. Return for an update.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Time	Title of Event	Details	Location
7 AM – 7:45 AM	Late Registration	Anyone who needs to pickup items.	Pre-Convention Hallway
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM	General Session	Keynote speaker; presentation of the colors; Greetings, Details, announcements	Pyramid Ballroom
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM	Youth Protection Training	BK Knappenberger will provide Youth Protection Training for those who have yet to attend his session at Midyear or online.	Pyramid Ballroom
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM	Break – On Your Own
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM	Workshop A	See Workshop Spreadsheet Below	See Room Selection bellow
10:20 AM – 11:05 AM	Workshop B	See Workshop Spreadsheet Below	See Room Selection bellow
11:10 AM – 11:55 AM	Workshop C	See Workshop Spreadsheet Below	See Room Selection bellow
11:55 AM – 12:30PM	Break – On Your Own
12:30 PM -1:45 PM	Service Leadership Luncheon	Celebrating our future leaders	Pyramid Ballroom
1:45 PM – 2 PM	Break – On Your Own
2 PM – 3PM	Session with International Trustee Scott Sims	Clubs Must Do More Than Meet! They Must Matter!	Animas/La Cienega/Madrid
3 PM – 4 PM	Session with Drew Tulchin	The New Currency of Service: Why Kiwanis Must Embrace ROI	Animas/La Cienega/Madrid
4PM – 4:30 PM	Break – On Your Own
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM	House of Delegates	Crucial Business: Election of the 2026–27 Governor and District Board; Bylaw amendments.	Animas/La Cienega/Madrid
5:30 PM – 6PM	Break – On Your Own
6 PM – 6:30 PM	Governor’s Reception	No Host Bar	Pyramid Ballroom
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM	Governor’s Banquet	Formal awards ceremony (Distinguished Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs award and talent). Pinning of LTG’s and District Officers.	Pyramid Ballroom

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Time	Title of Event	Details	Location
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM	Faith & Fellowship Gathering	Music and Devotion with Mike Bell	Dulce Room
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM	2026 – 2027 Class Meeting	Discussion with Governor Elect Barbara with her Class of LTG’s and Committee Chairs (All are welcome)	Animas Room

Workshop Schedule

Please note that each workshop room holds max 50 attendees. If you see a workshop that you would really love to attend, please make sure to arrive early. Once we reach capacity you will have to move to another room.

Workshop A – 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Title	Description	Instructor	Location
Marketing Magic	Simple Ideas that Make a Big Splash	Jodilynn Diaz Kiwanis Club of Tempe	Dulce Room
Everyday AI Resources	Easy Solutions for Club Operations	Bryce Kinder Kiwanis International	La Cienega Room
Purpose, Priorities & Participation	The Secret to Involving New Members	Sue Hinchcliffe Kiwanis Club of Corrales	Madrid Room
Stop Wishing, Start Growing	A Club Growth Workshop with Trustee Scott Sims	Scott Sims Kiwanis International International Trustee	Animas

Workshop B – 10:20 AM – 11:05 AM

Workshop C – 11:10 AM – 11:55 AM

Title	Description	Instructor	Location
Fundraising Made Easy	Discussion on fundraising through Estate Planning	Alan Potter Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek	Dulce Room
Meet Your SLP Family	Who We Are and What We Have to Offer Kiwanians	Scott Sims Kiwanis International International Trustee	La Cienaga Room
Looking Ahead: Vision & Goals	Join Governor-Elect Barbara Mizelle and Executive Director Sandra Carrier for an inspiring session highlighting the strategic vision, priorities, and goals shaping the future of the Southwest District.	Governor-Elect, Barbara Mizelle Kiwanis Club of Scottsdale Exec Director, Sandra Carrier Kiwanis Club of Siera Vista	Madrid Room