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2026 Annual Conference

EMA’s 2026 Annual Conference will be held May 11-14. Make plans to join us for an exciting three days of industry networking, educational opportunities, and association business.

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Registration

Early-bird registration: $1024 (ends February 13, 2026)
Registration: $1099

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancel by April 10: full refund
  • Cancel by April 24: 25% refund
  • No cancellations after April 24

Hotels

Skamania Lodge
1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648

Room cutoff date: April 10, 2026

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Brewery Tour

The Columbia River Gorge is a wonderland of waterfalls, wineries, and breweries! Join your industry colleagues for an afternoon exploring the breweries along the Gorge.

When: Wednesday, May 13, 1:00-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $160, inclusive of transportation to and from the hotel and brewery tasting fees.

Sign-up during the registration process. Email Jenny Martin with questions.

Agenda

Registration
4:00 p.m.

Associate Member Section Meeting
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Hospitality Suite
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Registration
7:00 a.m.

Breakfast
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Educational Workshop Sessions
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Mineral Section Meetings
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
(Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Clays, Sodium Carbonate, Diatomite/Perlite)

Minerals Section Meetings
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
(BGEM, Bentonite/Barite, Talc/Wollastonite, Industrial Sand)

Reception
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Hospitality Suite
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Registration
7:00 a.m.

Breakfast
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.

Board of Directors Meeting
8:45 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Committee Meetings
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Brewery Tour Networking Activity
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Reception
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Hospitality Suite
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Registration
7:30 a.m.

Breakfast
7:45 – 9:30 a.m.

Committee Meetings
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Adjourns
12:00 p.m.

Sponsorships

Please email EMA’s AVP of Communications, Jenny Martin if you are interested in purchasing a sponsorship – or sign up during registration!

  • logo on the EMA website
  • recognition on EMA social media channels
  • one insert leave-behind in conference registration materials
  • signage during conference sessions and receptions
  • pull-up banner at conference registration
  • logo on the EMA website
  • recognition on EMA social media channels
  • signage during conference sessions and receptions
  • signage during session
  • one leave-behind at each seat
  • logo on EMA website
  • signage during conference
  • opportunity to have leave-behind
    and giveaways
  • complete takeover of the hospitality
    suite
  • table-top exhibit near registration desk