FCSI THE AMERICAS CONFERENCE 2026


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he FCSI conferences are renowned for their educational and networking opportunities. Tis


year’s Te Americas Division (TAD) Conference at the Wigwam Resort near Goodyear, just outside Phoenix, Arizona, is set to continue that tradition. “I want people to leave


Phoenix buzzing,” says Sojo Alex FCSI, conference committee planning chair and managing director of Envision Strategies. “I’d love for them to get back to their offices or wherever they’re going and immediately start to apply something they heard, reconnect with someone they met, or rethink a challenge.” For Alex, the highlight


of the TAD conference will be bringing the FCSI family together and creating an event people remember, not just for what they saw, but what they took from it. “Beyond technology, we’re


trying to dive into how to elevate your impact in every client interaction. We want to help you market yourself and your friends’ firms more


effectively in an increasingly competitive landscape. We will also explore how the next generation of consultants is shaping the industry,” says Alex. “Tere is something genuinely useful for everybody, whether they’ve been in the profession for two years or 20 years.”


SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE


Te conference opens with a full day of educational sessions, led by the Emerging Professionals in Consulting (EPiC) group, introducing new members and an inspirational presentation by coach Patricia Cook. Tis is followed by the opening party, offering opportunities for networking and fun. “My goal with every


conference is for everybody to walk out with three new ideas. Tat, for me, is a big win,” says Wade Koehler, executive director of FCSI Te Americas. “You can only absorb so much over a two- to three- day event, but if you get three new ideas to take back, that’s successful. Whether they come


“My goal with every conference is for everybody to walk out with three new ideas. You can only absorb so much, but if you take back three new ideas, that's successful”


from sessions, networking, during a break or at a bar, if you learn something new that makes your life, your job or your business better, then that’s a great opportunity for you to learn from someone else.” Day two starts with a


keynote on AI presented by former Google employee Dan Chuparkoff, followed by educational breakout sessions. Attendees can then relax by the pool with a DJ, have a drink, and take part in a Q&A session with Brent Hall FCSI, chair of TAD, or other board members. Te day concludes


Networking and learning are at the heart of FCSI events


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with a concert on the lawn featuring some surprises, food, and networking. “Everybody there is in the


same boat. Most people work for small businesses, so a lot of them are experiencing the same difficulties and challenges as you – they just don’t realize it sometimes, ” says Koehler. “You might find that somebody else is struggling with the exact same thing, and that they found a something to solve it, be it through electronics, a mobile app, time management, a vendor – whatever it might be. Tat’s what my goal is, and I hope that’s what they walk away with.”


INSPIRING STORIES Kevin Boehm, esteemed restaurateur and author of Te Bottomless Cup, will discuss his inspiring story as a restaurateur, sharing insights from the industry, including his experiences and lessons as the co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group, and personal stories about mental health. Closing keynote speaker Ben Nemtin, Te New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Te


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