Cogence 2026 Town Hall

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • 8:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  • 4:00 PM
  • Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland OH
  • 114

Registration

  • Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox;
    Date: September 14, 2026;
    Game time: 6:40 pm;
    Location: Progressive Field - Enter Gate C;
    Section: 113 (right field);
    Tickets will be digital through the MLB Ballpark app. We will forward the tickets to your email or cell phone number. Friends and Family are welcome to attend.
  • On September 16th to close the conference we are offering the opportunity to tour the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Expansion. Additional details on parking and time will be provided at the Town Hall during lunch.
  • Two Day Ticket (Sept 15 thru Sept 16, 2026)
  • Registration rate is discounted to $375 per person if registering a group of four (4). Two Day Ticket (Sept 15 thru Sept 16, 2026)
  • Cogence Emerging Leaders receive a discount. Contact Cogence Admin at admin@cogence.org for Code.
  • Two Day Ticket (Sept 15 thru Sept 16, 2026)
  • Registration rate is discounted to $425 per person if registering a group of four (4). Two Day Ticket (Sept 15 thru Sept 16, 2026)
  • Registration includes all Day 1 Town Hall sessions scheduled on Tuesday, 9/15 plus the evening networking event on 9/15 and the opportunity to register for the tour on 9/16.
  • Registration includes all Day 2 Town Hall sessions scheduled on Wednesday, 9/16 plus the evening networking event on 9/15 and the opportunity to register for the tour on 9/16.
  • Presenters that will be attending the full 2 day event will receive a discount. Registration Code Required, please contact Kevin Thompson at kthompson@cogence.org
  • Includes 5 registrations, Sponsor level on badge, inclusion in marketing materials, signage at event, luncheon acknowledgement, reserved table at front
  • Includes 2 registrations, Sponsor level on badge, inclusion in marketing materials, signage at event, luncheon acknowledgement
  • Includes 1 registration, Sponsor level on badge, inclusion in marketing materials, signage at event, luncheon acknowledgement




The 2026 Town Hall is a two-day event being held on September 15th and 16th making its return to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, located in downtown Cleveland, OH.

This years Town Hall will feature dynamic speakers and three session tracks with nine breakout sessions; the Walter Jones Drive Awards and more! We plan to take in a baseball game at Progressive Field (Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox) the evening of the 14th, host a networking social on the 15th at the Cleveland Metroparks new Sailing Center overlooking Lake Erie, and wrap-up the events with a tour of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Expansion on the 16th.

Please note: Cogence will submit for LU's for session tracks that are eligible, we will announce the approvals as they are received.

More in-depth details on the Town Hall sessions and speakers will be available on our website at: https://cogence.org/townhall/2026-townhall/ as the details are developed. If you've attended a Cogence Town Hall in the past, you know that we work extremely hard to make sure you leaving with new knowledge and insight on improving our industry.

Thank You To Our 2026 Town Hall Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors: 





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Deadline for Special Room Rates at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown is August 23, 2026. Use this link to BOOK YOUR ROOM: https://book.passkey.com/go/COGTH

Discounted Early Registration is through August 17, 2026.

Do you have a project that you would like to submit for the Walter Jones Drive Awards?  Link to the Intent to Submit before the deadline of July 31, 2026

The Project and Individual Submission package(s) for Awards is due by August 14, 2026. 

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