Go All In on community, passion, learning, and impact.
Gain new knowledge, open your mind to new perspectives, and exchange best practices with individuals committed to helping people achieve financial well-being.
Join us in Bethesda, MD or virtually at ExperienceAFCPE2026 Tuesday, November 17th through Thursday, November 19th 2026.
Experience Symposium: Attend, Exhibit, or Sponsor
Attend
Register for Symposium, where 800+ financial counselors, educators, researchers, and changemakers gather for an unforgettable experience of learning, connection, and renewal.
Exhibit
As a Symposium exhibitor, your presence helps spark connections and inspire attendees to carry their impact forward into the communities they serve every day.
Sponsor
As a Symposium sponsor, your partnership supports and helps to spotlight the impact financial practitioners, researchers, and educators have on their communities.
What Makes Symposium Impactful For You
Symposium is more than a conference. It’s an experience. It’s where 800+ financial counselors, educators, researchers, and changemakers come together to learn, connect, and recharge. Whether you’re diving into big-picture insights, swapping real-world stories, or discovering new tools for your practice, this is where research meets reality and where community comes alive. Here’s what you can expect an an attendee:
Networking and Access
Connect with professionals who “get” your work, meet industry leaders and talk with innovative vendors who can help grow your practice
Professional Development
AFC® professionals can earn up to 15 CEUs. CFP® professionals can earn
CFP® Board pre-approved CEs, number of which is TBD.
Engaging Insights
You'll be in the room for dynamic keynotes and expert-led breakout sessions that spark ideas and inspire action
Moments that Matter
You'll be in the room for dynamic keynotes and expert-led breakout sessions that spark ideas and inspire action
What Attendees Love About Symposium
Early Bird Pricing
Take advantage of reduced rates through September 30th, 2026. After the early bird special ends, the standard rate goes up $100 for member and non member rates. Make your plan to join us this year.
Member Rates
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Members save on Symposium with their exclusive promo code. Access the code in your myAFCPE dashboard to get your discounted rate. Take advantage.
Standard Rate
| Professionals | Students |
| $749 | $375 |
Become an AFCPE member to unlock additional savings to attend Symposium along with benefits like media opportunities, access to discounts, and professional development webinars.
Need More Information?
Symposium FAQ
While the Symposium page is a good starting point for information on #AFCPE2026, our comprehensive FAQ is your ultimate guide to unlocking all the details about hotel, sponsorship, exhibiting, CEUs, and more.
Book Your Hotel Stay
We’ve secured discounted rates at the Bethesda North Marriott and Canopy by Hilton, Washington DC – Bethesda North. Book your room at the Marriott by October 23, 2026. Canopy reservation link coming soon.
Make the Case to Attend
Professional development and conference budgets are tight. We get it. That’s why we have prepared a letter for you to share with your supervisor to persuade them to approve your attendance.
2026 Symposium Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
2026 Symposium Exhibitors
- America Saves
- Coaching Capability
- FINRA Investor Education Foundation
- Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance (HEFWA)
- Magellan Federal
- MilMoneyCon
- National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
- Zeiders Enterprise
AFCPE Symposium: A Safe Space for All
AFCPE® is dedicated to providing a harassment-free Symposium experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age and/or religion. We invite you to watch our 2025 Symposium recap video to see our commitment to living these values and building a mission-driven community.
AFCPE is committed to providing persons with disabilities with substantially equivalent access to all of our programs, services, and events. If you have an ADA accommodation or modification request, please complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact us at accessibility@afcpe.org.
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