Ad 2 National Mid-Year Retreat 2026

Ad 2 National hosts an exclusive Ad 2 members leadership conference every year to get to know our members better and collaborate!
About this Event

Ad 2 National presents MID-YEAR RETREAT 2026 live in Roanoke, VA with special guests!

Join Ad 2 leaders from across the nation for one unforgettable weekend of networking, learning, and fun from November 6-8th, 2026.

Full conference passes will provide access to all events on the schedule.

Sessions-Only Passes will provide non-Ad 2 attendees access to an afternoon of engaging sessions on Saturday 11/7 (does not include meals). Sessions-Only Passholders are welcome to attend the Friday Welcome Social (no-host) as well.

Schedule of Events:

• Friday / 5pm-8pm: Welcome Social at LOCATION TBD
• Saturday / 9am-5pm: Mid-Year Retreat at the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (1948 Franklin Road, Suite 200, Roanoke, VA 24014)
• Saturday / 7:30pm: Ad 2 National Dinner at LOCATION TBD
• Optional Sunday Brunch (Hosted by our hospitable Ad 2 Roanoke team). No Host.

Mid Year Retreat Schedule:

Saturday November 8th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST

• 9:00-9:30 AM | Arrival - Coffee & Breakfast + Networking
• 9:30 - 9:45 AM | Welcome
• 9:45 - 10:30 AM | Round Table Discussions (TOPICS TBD)
• 10:30 - 10:45 AM | Break
• 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Round Table Discussions (TOPICS TBD)
• 11:30-12:00 PM | Ad 2 National Business Meeting
• 12:00-1:00 PM | LUNCH
• 1 - 2:30 | Fireside Chat: Navigating the career market (with HOST and HOST)
• 2:30 - 2:45 PM | Break
• 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Programming: AI in Action (with HOST)
• 3:45 - 4:00 | BREAK
• 4 - 4:45 | Networking Social + Additional Ad 2 Conversations and discussions
• 4:45 - 5 | Wrapup / Cleanup / Photo

Hotel Information:

• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke
• 301 Reserve Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
• Standard 1 King or 2 Queen(s) Rooms
• Avg. $140/night (before taxes and fees)