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.
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.
Early-bird registration: $1024 (ends February 13, 2026)
Registration: $1099
Cancellation Policy:
Skamania Lodge
1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
Room cutoff date: April 10, 2026
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.
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.
Please email EMA’s AVP of Communications, Jenny Martin if you are interested in purchasing a sponsorship – or sign up during registration!