IAFL Events

🗓️ Check out the daily education schedule here


👥  View the registered attendees here

The IAFL has a deserved reputation for its collegiality and conviviality, particularly at our meetings. After recent meetings, we have received direct feedback from many participants that they feel that the meetings lack inclusivity which has coincided with a noticeable increase in the number of private spin-off events taking place during the meeting. Given this, the IAFL Executive Committee has instituted a new policy mandating that no private group functions be organized during the advertised meeting times, specifically Wednesday lunchtime through Sunday morning. Further, we would ask you take a moment to read our Policy on Expectations of Engagement at IAFL Events.

Thank you for helping us make the meetings welcoming for all.

I look forward to seeing you in Ft. Lauderdale.
Heather Q. Hostetter

The official conference hotel is The Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach (551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304), but the conference's discounted block of rooms has now sold out. We have secured another room block at a nearby hotel, The Atlantic, which has Ocean-Front King Suites for $411++/night and Ocean-Front Studios for $276++/night. The booking link for this block will be sent in your registration confirmation email so that you can take advantage of this discounted rate, should any rooms remain. Please note that you must use the booking link in order to take advantage of the pricing and that this IAFL discount will expire on 16 October 2026.

• The Conrad, our conference hotel ($$$$), 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., 1-800-CONRADS. Our group-rate room block is now sold out, but there may be rooms available at full price.
• The Four Seasons ($$$$) — A 3-minute walk to the Conrad, 525 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, +1 754-336-3100
• The W Fort Lauderdale ($$$) — A 4-minute walk to the Conrad, 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, 1-866-837-4203
• The Atlantic ($$) — Group-rate room block available, but space is limited! A 2-minute walk to the Conrad, 601 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, +1 954-567-8020. Ocean-Front King Suites for $411++/night and Ocean-Front Studios for $276++/night. Register for the conference, and you will receive a link to book directly inside this room block if any rooms remain. Block expires 16 October 2026.

Depending on your selected hotel, upon check-in, each attendee may be able to decline the optional daily resort charge, currently $40 per room per night at the Conrad, for example.

For the Conrad hotel, should the guest agree to this resort charge, it would be posted to their guestroom folio to cover the following items, services and/or amenities (which are subject to change without notice):

1-800/local calls
2 Bottles of spring water in room per day
2 Beach chairs
1 Beach umbrella
Sunrise yoga
2 2-Hour bike rentals (ages 18+)
20%-off spa services
2 bottles of spring water on the pool deck

Currently, there are service fees as follows: Porterage is $10 per person (covering both check-in and check-out), and Room Attendant service is $3 per room, per day. Both fees are applied solely at the discretion of the guest.

*Tiered/Reduced Registration fees for Fellows

The IAFL is committed to expanding its reach in jurisdictions that are currently under and un-represented within its Fellowship and to making meetings more accessible to all. With these aims in mind, the IAFL offers reduced registration fees to attendees from jurisdictions that qualify for IAFL Tiered Dues. The discount only applies to those registering at the early bird rate which is available up to September 10, 2026. After this date, the regular fee will apply. Click here to view the list of qualifying countries.

Fees include:

Registration cancellations received in writing to kara.roberts@iafl.com will be accepted until October 19, 2026 and fees refunded, less a USD $100 administrative fee per person. This includes social events and tour fees if IAFL is not responsible for any charges or fees due to the cancellation. Cancellations are not considered received until confirmed in writing by IAFL USA staff.

Registration fees for cancellations received after October 19, 2026, will not be refunded. If the IAFL is able to re-sell any cancelled social function tickets or tours to another delegate, these fees may be refunded but only after the Conference has taken place. Please email kara.roberts@iafl.com. No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the Meeting.

Note that registrations are unique to the individual named on the registration form and are not interchangeable or transferable, either in part or whole, to another person.

 

Wednesday, December 2

• Water Taxi Tour
• Welcome Reception at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach

Thursday, December 3

• Las Olas Gallery Tour
• Bike & Bonnet House Tour
• Happy Hour at Wine & Garden
• First Timer's Dinner at Del Mar
• Dine Arounds

Friday, December 4

• Mangrove Kayak Tour
• Sawgrass Mills Shopping Excursion
• MAI-KAI Dinner & Show

Saturday, December 5

• Everglades Airboat Tour
• Catamaran Sail
• Presidents' Dinner at Lona Cocina & Tequileria

Dress Code
The dress code for the education program and social functions is smart casual.

Visa Requirements
It is the responsibility of each attendee to check visa requirements for entry into the USA and to organize a visa if required. Information can be found on the Government of the USA website. Please allow sufficient time for the relevant application process. The organizers will not accept liability for non-approval of visas and any request for a refund of registration fees paid will be considered under the meeting cancellation terms and conditions (see above).

Sponsorship

 

The IAFL gratefully acknowledges the support of meeting sponsors.

Principal Conference Sponsor

CBIZ

Welcome Reception Sponsor

Stout

Conference App Sponsor

Buchbauer & McGuire, PC

Beach Blanket Sponsor

Zöld Horváth Kölcsényi

Lanyard Sponsor

Zashin Law

Photobooth Sponsor

Mercer Capital

Exhibitor Table Sponsors:

Affinity Consulting

CBIZ

Crossover Capital

QDRO Group

Our Family Wizard

Smolin

Solagree

Soberlink

Wells Fargo

Wilmington Trust

Education Sponsor

Corient

Photo Booth Sponsor

Mercer Capital

Principal Breakfast Sponsor

Siegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C.

Espresso & Cuban Coffee Bar Sponsor

BWG Associés

GSRM

Marks and West

Welcome Tour by Water Sponsor

CREW LAW GROUP, P.C.

Maddox & Gerock

Refreshment Break Sponsor

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck

Sawgrass Mills Shopping Experience Sponsor

Carmen R. Gillet, Esq., L.L.M. in E