Friday, Sept. 11

 3 -5 p.m.     WAS Executive Board Meeting (Rotunda Board Room)

3 - 5 p.m.     Members and guests check in and/or register - (Tuscany Room) 

7-10 p.m.     WAS Welcome Reception (Tuscany/Siena Room)

• • • • • • Join us - - to meet and welcome the Class of 2026 inductees. There will be photo opportunities and drawings for special gifts - - you won’t want to miss this fun event!

          • Check in and pick up your Congress Access Pass.

          • Hosts: WAS President, Rich Kenney, and WAS Board Members.

          • Includes ticket for one free drink, light hors d'oeuvres & cash bar. Casual dress is suggested.

Saturday, Sept. 12

8-9 a.m.      WAS Congress & Banquet Sign-in (Foyer outside Tuscany/Siena Room)

• • • • • • Check in and pick up your Congress Access Pass.  ***Your pass is required for admittance to all Congress presentations and the banquet ***

9-11 a.m.      WAS Annual Membership Meeting (Tuscany Room)

• • • • • • Everyone is invited, but you must be a current/paid member to participate in voting.

1-3:30 p.m.    WAS Congress Presentations (Tuscany Room)

• • • • • • Meet the Legends - Q & A - - Featuring our Class of 2026 honorees, giving each time to share more about themselves and what contributed to their outstanding accomplishments.

          • Guest Speaker: Charlie Burrows, Head of Scouting & Head of Casting, Resident Shows — Cirque du Soleil

            A former competitive power tumbler, Charlie Burrows competed in more than 20 World Championships and was a European Team Champion in 2006. After completing a degree in Business Management, he joined Cirque du Soleil as a performer, appearing as an acrobat on a fast-track and a trampoline in La Nouba at Walt Disney World Resort.

            Charlie later transitioned into casting, serving as Casting Advisor and Talent Scout for some of Cirque du Soleil's most renowned productions worldwide. Now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, he holds the dual roles of Head of Scouting and Head of Casting for Resident Shows — two integral components of the company's global casting operations.

 6–7 p.m.     WAS Banquet Reception Hour (Florentine A & B)

• • • • • • A cash bar will be available.

7 p.m.           WAS Gallery of Legends - Hall of Fame Banquet (Florentine A & B)

• • • • • • Master of Ceremonies - Donny Ray Evins

          • Men: Coat & tie (black tie optional), Women: appropriate evening attire.

Sunday, Sept. 13

9-11 a.m.        WAS Board of Directors Meeting (Tuscany Room)