2026 Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families
Hosted by Arizona Coalition for Military Families

Dates: April 15 & 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM MDT

Location: Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85040
Free parking available

Registration

Overview
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families invites you to attend the 2026 Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families. This two-day statewide convening features general sessions, breakout workshops, exhibitors, and networking focused on strengthening systems of support for service members, veterans, and their families.

What’s Included
Registration includes all programming, the vendor fair, and breakfast, lunch, and snacks on both days. All attendees are invited to a networking reception at the end of Day 1 with refreshments, music, and giveaways.

Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, April 15
8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast, exhibitors, networking
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM General sessions, breakouts, lunch
4:00 – 5:00 PM Networking reception

Thursday, April 16
8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast, exhibitors, networking
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM General sessions, breakouts, lunch
4:00 – 4:30 PM Closing session and raffle

Who Should Attend
Military, government, and community partners, including healthcare and behavioral health professionals, social workers, first responders, managed care providers, Veteran Service Organizations, employers and HR professionals, military personnel (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve), educators, faith-based leaders, legal advocates, veterans, family members, and other community members.

Rates & Discounts
• Early Bird registration available through March 20
• Individual scholarships available
• Discounts for Be Connected partner organizations, Arizona Veteran Supportive Employers, and Community Helpers
• Group rates available for organizations registering 3+ or 8+ attendees

Scholarships
Thanks to the support of our partners and sponsors, full scholarships are available to offset the cost of registration for those who would not otherwise be able to attend and for those traveling from outside of Central Arizona who would experience financial hardship. All applicants must submit their applications no later than March 31. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must provide proof of having completed or attended a Be Connected training session held between October 2024 and December 2025. Alternatively, they can attend an upcoming virtual training session on February 26 or March 24. Register here for the virtual training. Please click here to apply for a scholarship.

More Information
https://arizonacoalition.org/symposium/

Contact: symposium@arizonacoalition.org