2026 National Convention
Louisville, Kentucky - August 28 – September 3, 2026

(Current as of May 18, 2026. All times local to Louisville.)


SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

9 - 11 a.m.
National Executive Committee Meeting: 120-121, Kentucky International Convention Center
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pre-Convention Committee Meetings – Credentials, Rules, Resolutions: Kentucky International Convention Center
1:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Constitution & Bylaws Committee Pre-Convention Meeting: Hall C-E, Kentucky International Convention Center
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Division Caucuses: Kentucky International Convention Center

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
11 a.m.
Patriotic Memorial Service: Kentucky International Convention Center
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Department Pages Meeting: Hall C-E, Kentucky International Convention Center

MONDAY, AUGUST 31
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Opening Convention Session: Hall C-E, Kentucky International Convention Center
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Convention Breakouts (Information Available in July)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Convention Session: Hall C-E, Kentucky International Convention Center
6:30 p.m.
The American Legion National Commander’s Banquet: Ballroom A-E, Kentucky International Convention Center

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Convention Session: Hall C-E, Kentucky International Convention Center
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Installation of 2026-2027 ALA National Officers: Hall C-E, Kentucky International Convention Center
7 p.m.
ALA States Dinner: Ballroom A-E, Kentucky International Convention Center

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
7:30 a.m. (T)
2026-2027 NEC Orientation: M104-107, Kentucky International Convention Center
8:45 a.m. (T)
2026-2027 National Executive Committee Meeting: M109-110, Kentucky International Convention Center


Schedule is subject to change. This agenda will be updated in late May.
A final agenda will be posted online in August and provided to attendees in Louisville.