Southeast Regional Conference

2026 Southeast Regional Conference

Hosted by the Poarch Creek Indians

REGISTRATION FEES:

NAFWS Member Registration Fee: $ 150.00

Non - Member Registration Fee: $ 200.00 (Includes 1 year of Membership)

**Discount Code for $50 off if you are also attending the EPA RTOC meeting that follows the conference! CODE: EPA RTOC

Abstract Submissions due by July 31st: Submit HERE

ROOM RESERVATIONS: For those attending the RTOC/NAFWS meetings at OWA, hotel room blocks have been secured for September 27, 2026, through October 2, 2026.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA

(Located on the same property as the meeting venue)

1070 North OWA Boulevard, Foley, AL 36535

Phone: (251) 216-3797

• Group Rate: $139.00 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees)

• Reservation Link: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1778690078254&key=GRP&app=resvlink

• Group Code: Poarch Band of Creek Indians

• Booking Deadline: August 21, 2026

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Foley

 2970 Koniar Way, Foley, AL 36535

Reservations: (866) 994-8087

• Group Rate: $130.00 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees)

• Reservation Link: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=48346&Chain=7721&arrive=2026-09-28&depart=2026-10-02&adult=1&child=0&group=PoarchBand

• Group Code: POARCHBAND

• Booking Deadline: August 21, 2026

Suggested airports in the area:

• Pensacola (1hr 10 min drive)

  • There are shuttle services from Pensacola Airport to OWA:  https://pensacolaairportshuttle.com/

• Mobile International or Mobile Regional Airports (Approx 1hr 30min drive)

• Gulf Shores International Airport at Jack Edwards Field (local airport with limited flight options)

Agendas

For More Information

Contact NAFWS Southeast Regional Directors:

Mike LaVoie, SE Regional Director: michlavo@ebci-nsn.gov

Craig Van der Heiden, SE Regional Director: craigvanderheiden@semtribe.com

For assistance registering or to validate Membership, contact Judith Mckenna, jmckenna@nafws.org.