2026 Annual Conference & Expo

IPMA's 42nd Annual Conference & Expo
Elevating Leaders: People, Process, Profits, and Progress in the Queen City

About the Conference

October 21-23, 2026, Charlotte, NC

The IPMA Annual Conference & Expo is not only an exceptional opportunity for targeted educational programming, idea-sharing forums, and one-on-one conversations, but it also offers invaluable networking opportunities. As professionals, managers, and supervisors within a legal environment gather for this event, you have the chance to connect and network with industry peers, expanding your professional circle and fostering collaborative relationships. By honing your managerial skills and talents through the conference's educational programs, learning from the successes of your peers, and exploring the latest products and services at the IPMA Expo, you'll not only benefit personally but also contribute to the growth and success of your organization. Join us at this premier event where education, idea-sharing, and networking converge to create a transformative experience for legal professionals.

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Fall 2026 Managerial Skills

October 20, 2026, Charlotte, NC

Elevate your managerial skills with the IPMA Managerial Skills Seminar. This eight-hour seminar was designed for legal professionals supervising paralegals, law clerks, litigation support, docket personnel, technology specialists, and more. The Fall live seminar is scheduled for October 20, 2026.

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Pricing

Member

Non-Member

Regular Attendee

$1,180

$1,500

Day Pass

$300

Enterprise Member Pricing: 25% discount on all conference attendees after the first 5. Please reach out to the IPMA office at admin@theipma.org or 518-313-6850.

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Agenda

Speakers

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

Hotel

Minutes from big events in downtown Charlotte!

Discover motoring history at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and take in big events at Bank of America Stadium, Truist Field, and Spectrum Center, all under a mile from the Hilton Charlotte. Enjoy complimentary access to the connected YMCA.

About Our Room Block:

SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE

Starting at $269 - space in the IPMA room block is available to register attendees only.

The IPMA special rate will only be available through 11:59pm EST Friday, September 25, 2026. After that, prevailing rates and availability will apply.

RESERVATION DETAILS:

Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-out
A valid conference registration is needed to reserve a room at the attendee rate in the conference block
Group rate available two days pre and two days post event, based on hotel’s availability
A deposit of one night’s room and tax will be processed at time of reservation
Reservations may be cancelled up to 24hrs prior to check in. Reservations cancelled after this time will be charged for one night room and tax or deposit will be forfeited
Check in time: 4:00pm. Check out time: 11:00am
Complimentary access to the YMCA
Complimentary internet in sleeping rooms

Additional Information:

Valet parking available for $38/per vehicle/per night
Self-parking is available at garage attached to hotel. This is an independent facility, not associated with the hotel. Payment is to the garage directly.

Hotel Address:

Hilton Charlotte Uptown
222 East Third Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Please be vigilant if dealing with any companies or services other than IPMA, Capitol Hill Management Services or the Hilton Charlotte Uptown Hotel that imply or claim an affiliation with IPMA’s 2026 Annual Convention.

There are several scam organizations trying to sell discounted hotel rooms or conference attendee lists. These companies look authentic and may use the organization or conference logo. They are not affiliated or endorsed by IPMA, Capitol Hill Management Services or the Hilton Charlotte Uptown Hotel. IPMA will never sell your information to a third party.

Hotel Reservations made through any other agency will be at your own risk. If you are contacted by a housing company attempting to sell hotel rooms or conference attendee lists, please notify Show Management at Executivedirector@theipma.org.

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