Regional networking events bring together RCA members, sponsors, benefit providers, and other supporters. There is no fee to attend these events, but we ask that you register to confirm your spot.

2026 Regional Event Series Sponsors:

Regional Event Partners:

2026 RCA Regional Events

Dates are tentative and may change depending on location availability.
Stay tuned for more information and registration to be made available as details are confirmed.

March 8 \| National Harbor, MD	Hosted by RCA with Events Partners CCR and RDI *Continue the Conversation – Networking Reception* Tom’s Watch Bar 7:30 – 9:30 pm - with SPECS Conference
March 31 \| Orlando, FL	Hosted by Retail Live! *Retail Live! Social* Location - Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress 3:30 – 6:30 pm - with Built/Retail Live Conference
May 7 \| Plano, TX	Hosted by GL Seaman *Tour of DIRTT Experience Center* See how DIRTT Construction Systems and products minimize construction times and provide future flexibility across multiple market sectors - Networking Reception to follow at Legacy West
June 11 \| Columbus, OH	Hosted by RCA sponsor Wolf Metals and RCA member Construction One *Tour of Wolf Metals & Construction One new office* We’ll tour 70,000 square feet of shop space providing custom metal fabrication for retailers and customers alike followed by a firsthand look at the progress of the new Construction One office space - Networking Reception to follow at Construction One
July 30 \| Chicago, IL	Hosted by Gallant *Tour / Presentation of Hawksmoor Chicago* Hear how 16,500 square feet of historic renovation and conversion within the LaSalle Cable Car Powerhouse brought this legendary steakhouse to Chicago - Networking Reception to follow
August 31 \| Orlando, FL	Hosted by RCA with Events Partners CCR and RDI Continue the Conversation – Networking Reception Fast Break Sports Bar – Hilton 5:30 - 8:30 PM - With ICSC Florida Conference
September TBD \| TBD	Hosted by RCA
October 22 \| Atlanta, GA	Hosted by Prime Retail Services
December 1 \| Phoenix	Hosted by RCA with Events Partners CCR and RDI Continue the Conversation – Networking Reception JW Marriott Desert Ridge 7:30pm – 9:30pm - ICSC Centerbuild Conference

Please Note: All Regional Events are subject to postponement or cancellation if sufficient attendance is not confirmed at least two weeks before the event date.

Please contact RCA Regional Events Committee Chair, Jeff Mahler ([email protected]) for questions related to any of these events.

Visit the RCA Event Calendar to register for each event when details have been confirmed.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor ALL events (6-8 regional events plus Centerbuild reception) for $4,000 (Includes top-level listing as Regional Event Series Sponsor)

Single events, March through October: $750 per event | for RCA annual sponsors: $500 (must be logged in for discount)

Centerbuild reception event: $1,500 | for RCA annual sponsors: $1,000 (must be logged in for discount)

Regional Event Series Sponsors are listed first. Event sponsors are listed in the order that commitments are received. There is no exclusivity and no limit to the number of sponsors.

Sponsors recognition includes

• Logo recognition on event promotions, including website and email
• Recognition in social media promotional posts
• Logo on onsite event materials
• Unlimited attendees at event

Sponsors are listed in the order that commitments are received. There is no exclusivity and no limit to the number of sponsors.