Cogence Alliance upcoming events

SWO Chapter Event: Hard Hat Tour & Social at Medpace (Thursday, August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Cogence 2026 Town Hall (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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:

Diamond Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

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.

Cogence Alliance: SWO Chapter Clay Shoot (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Cogence SWO Chapter Clay Shoot - Thursday, October 8, 2026

Registration and Sponsorship Options

Dinner Only (non-shooter) - Even if you're unable to join the days fun, join us in late afternoon for awards and dinner! $50.00
4 Person Shooting Team - Includes: Team of Four (4), 100 birds, ammunition, dinner, and beverages. $700.00
Sportsman’s (individual shooter) - Includes: individual entry, 100 birds, ammunition, dinner, and beverages. $200.00
20 Gauge Sponsor – Includes: One (1) shooter, 100 birds, ammunition, dinner, logo on sponsor signage, name on clay shoot event page, and social media recognition. $750.00

Double Barrel Sponsor – Includes: Team of Four (4), 100 birds, ammunition, dinner, special signage at ALL beverage stations, sponsor signage, display tent/mobile showroom, SWAG beg items, logo on clay shoot event page, social media recognition, and attendee list. $3,000.00
12 Gauge Sponsor – Includes: Two (2) shooters, 100 birds, ammunition, dinner, special signage at ONE (1) beverage station, sponsor signage, display table, SWAG beg items, logo on clay shoot event page, social media recognition, and attendee list. $1,500.00
12 gauge BAR Sponsor – Includes: Four (4) shooters, 100 birds, ammunition, dinner, special signage at bar, sponsor signage, SWAG beg items, logo on clay shoot event page, social media recognition, and attendee list. $1750.00
12 Gauge MEAL Sponsor – Includes: Four (4) shooters, 100 birds, ammunition, dinner, special signage at dinner, sponsor signage, SWAG beg items, logo on clay shoot event page, social media recognition, and attendee list. $1,750.00
12 Gauge SAFETY Sponsor – Includes: Four (4) shooters, 100 birds, ammunition, dinner, special signage at check-in, sponsor signage, SWAG beg items, logo on clay shoot event page, social media recognition, and attendee list. $1,750.00

Tournament Schedule

1:00 PM Check-in Begins

1:45 PM Announcements, Safety Talk, Sponsor Thanks

2:00 PM Shoot Begins

4:30 PM Dinner & Award Ceremony

Welcome, Safety Instructions

No alcohol is allowed before or during shooting activities.
Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in all shooting areas.
Gun actions MUST be kept open and unloaded except within the shooting stations.
Cogence Alliance reserves the right to alter or cancel any part of this program, refuse entry or cause withdrawal of any shooter or team, if conditions warrant.
Beer and wine will be provided to dinner participants.

NEO Chapter Roundtable: To Be Annouced (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED