Spring Meeting

LPA Spring Meeting
April 20-22, 2026
Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston, South Carolina

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 LPA Spring Meeting, taking place April 20–22 in Charleston, South Carolina. The meeting is being held at the elegant Francis Marion Hotel in historic downtown Charleston. Registration fees remain the same as last year!

Enjoy ample networking opportunities during receptions & dinners, group outings, and throughout our focused education program, all designed to spark collaboration and actionable insights. Surrounded by Charleston’s charm and hospitality, this is the perfect setting to recharge, reconnect, and reimagine what’s next for your business.

Program Highlights Include:

A venture capital panel exploring how AI can be leveraged to accelerate and enhance product design and manufacturing.
A hands-on AI session focused on real-world applications.
An update from our government affairs consulting firm on the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.
Insights from scientists at a local university offering a laboratory perspective on AI, funding, and research.
An optional Ghost Walk Tour through downtown Charleston.
And much more…

Additional program details will be available soon.

Tentative Schedule
Monday, April 20
6:00-8:00 PM Welcome Reception

Tuesday, April 21
6:00-7:30 AM Morning Meet-Up, sponsored by the Women's Forum Committee
7:30-9:15 AM Breakfast/registration
9:00AM-4:00 PM General Session
11:45-1:15 PM Networking Lunch
5:00-7:30:00 PM Reception & Dinner
7:30-10:00 PM Ghost & Cocktails Historical Walking Tour

Wednesday, April 22
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00-11:30 General Session
11:30 AM Meeting Adjourns

About the Hotel
Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 606-5730
LPA Member Rate: $289
Reservations: (843) 722-0600 or 1-877-756-2121
Reserve Your Room Online
Check in: 4pm
Check out: 12pm

ABOUT THE OPTIONAL OUTING
Guests will enjoy a 2.5-hour walking tour focusing on Charleston ghost stories, legends, burial practices, alcohol and prohibition history.

We will visit two bars for a craft cocktail at each location, as well as visit the oldest graveyard in the city! The tour guides will provide narration throughout the tour.

Not sure what to expect? Click the picture below for pictures of past LPA meetings on our Facebook Page.

Can't wait to see your colleagues again? Click the picture below for pictures from past LPA meetings on our Facebook Page.