Conferences & trade shows in Anchorage, AK

Oct 28–29, 2026·Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage, AK

Annual telecommunications trade show in Anchorage with vendor exhibits, free seminars and trainings, and a welcome reception.

Who it's for

Alaska telecommunications and broadband providers, vendors and technicians

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Telecom Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Attendee (exhibit hall and seminars): Free

Exhibit hall and seminars are free; non-exhibiting vendors pay a small walk-the-show fee (amount not listed).

Oct 29–30, 2026·Hilton Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

The Building Performance Association's first regional conference in Alaska, with two days of education and a trade show for home and building performance professionals.

Who it's for

Home and building performance professionals in Alaska

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Building Performance Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird: $475 until Oct 6, 2026
• Current price: Late: $575

Nov 2–5, 2026·Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, AK

Annual gathering of Alaska's mining sector with a trade show, short courses and technical sessions, plus networking with operating mines and development projects.

Who it's for

Alaska mining industry professionals, mines, developers and suppliers

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees

Organizer

Alaska Miners Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 3–7, 2026·Anchorage, AK

Large Alaska EMS conference aimed at improving pre-hospital emergency care, with sessions, continuing education and exhibitors.

Who it's for

EMS personnel, volunteer and paid emergency care providers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Southern Region EMS Council

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5–6, 2026·49th State Brewing Company, Anchorage, AK

Annual gathering of Alaska craft beverage makers featuring a beer awards ceremony, an industry trade show with educational seminars, and an evening invitational tasting.

Who it's for

Craft beverage manufacturers, vendors and Brewers Guild of Alaska members

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Brewers Guild of Alaska

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5–8, 2026·William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, Anchorage, AK

Annual gathering of Alaska school board members, superintendents and education advocates, with a parallel leadership program for high school students.

Who it's for

School board members, superintendents and education advocates

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Association of Alaska School Boards

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 11–12, 2026·Anchorage, AK

Two-day conference with keynotes, panels and an exhibit hall covering Alaska's resource sectors, run by the Resource Development Council for Alaska.

Who it's for

Industry leaders, elected officials, regulators and Alaskans in resource sectors

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees · 100+ exhibitors

Organizer

Resource Development Council for Alaska

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member: $600

Nov 11–14, 2026·Anchorage, AK

Four-day statewide construction industry gathering in Anchorage with education sessions, a vendor trade show, agency updates, awards luncheons and a closing dinner dance.

Who it's for

Alaska general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and public agency staff

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Associated General Contractors of Alaska

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 12–14, 2026·Sheraton Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Statewide gathering of Alaska farmers, ranchers and agriculture advocates hosted by the Alaska Farm Bureau, with in-person and online participation.

Who it's for

Alaska farmers, ranchers, and agriculture organizations

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Farm Bureau

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–19, 2026·Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, Anchorage, AK

Biennial conference for Alaska's public power utilities with educational sessions, peer networking and a trade show of over 100 booths.

Who it's for

Public power utility staff and leaders across Alaska

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Northwest Public Power Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 7–11, 2026·Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, AK

Statewide gathering of Alaska elected officials and municipal leaders, with plenary and concurrent sessions, an elected-officials seminar and a mayors' conference, plus sponsors and exhibitors.

Who it's for

Alaska municipal elected officials, municipal employees, partners and affiliates

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees

Organizer

Alaska Municipal League

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Full conference registration: $525

Dues-paying AML members get 25% off; single-day passes $300.

Dec 9–11, 2026·Anchorage, AK

Annual training conference for state and local government finance officers in Alaska, with sessions on grant and capital asset accounting, cybersecurity, payments, risk and Alaska taxation.

Who it's for

Government finance officers, accountants and other finance professionals from Alaska boroughs, cities, schools and utilities

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Government Finance Officers Association (AGFOA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member full conference: $495

Members and sponsor-extended attendees pay less; one-day non-member rate $270, two-day $445.

Jan 13–15, 2027·Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center, Anchorage, AK

Wholesale show where Alaska artisans and producers meet tourism and retail buyers to showcase products in person.

Who it's for

Alaska tourism and retail buyers and wholesale artisans and producers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Peak 2 Peak Alaska

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 19–21, 2027·Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, AK

Annual public health gathering in Anchorage run by the Alaska Public Health Association, themed Respond, Recover, Rebuild. Registration details were not yet posted.

Who it's for

Public health professionals and Alaska Public Health Association members

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Public Health Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Feb 1–5, 2027·Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, AK

Five-day Anchorage gathering bringing together government agencies, businesses, tribes and organizations, with presentations, exhibitors, a career fair and an arts and crafts fair.

Who it's for

Government, business, tribal and nonprofit professionals working on environmental and community issues in Alaska

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

The Alaska Forum, Inc.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Full Conference: $695

Two-day registration $450; no member or early-bird rates published.

Feb 13–15, 2027·Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage, AK

Three-day statewide educational technology conference with hands-on sessions, keynotes and an exhibit hall, covering IT, AI, robotics and school safety.

Who it's for

K-12 teachers, technology coaches, school IT staff and administrators in Alaska

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Society for Technology in Education (ASTE)

Year started

1981

Price

Not published

Feb 16–19, 2027·Hilton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage, AK

Annual gathering of Alaska's commercial aviation operators and stakeholders, with seminars, FAA and NTSB updates, maintenance and haz-mat workshops, and vendor exhibits. Open to members and the public.

Who it's for

Commercial aviation operators, aviation maintenance companies, vendors and regulators in Alaska

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Air Carriers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Feb 18–19, 2027·BP Energy Center, Anchorage, AK

Annual conference for physician leaders covering medical staff governance, peer review, credentialing and healthcare law, presented with the Greeley Medical Executive Committee Institute.

Who it's for

Physician leaders and medical staff services professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Feb 19–21, 2027·Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage, AK

Three-day pharmacy convention with accredited CE sessions, an exhibitor tradeshow, leadership development and advocacy updates for Alaska pharmacy professionals.

Who it's for

Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists and industry leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Pharmacy Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2027·Embassy Suites, Anchorage, AK

Annual symposium on tribal transportation in Alaska, with federal agency updates from FHWA, BIA and FTA for tribal transportation programs.

Who it's for

Alaska Native tribal transportation staff, tribal leaders and agency representatives

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Tribal Transportation Work Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 15–17, 2027·Egan Center, Anchorage, AK

Two-day Anchorage Chamber event for young professionals with panels, a keynote, an exhibitor hall and networking across industries.

Who it's for

Young professionals of all industries and experience levels

Approx. size

200+ attendees

Organizer

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 3–7, 2027·Anchorage, AK

Statewide conference for Alaska water and wastewater system operators and professionals, with technical sessions, workshops and an exhibit expo.

Who it's for

Water and wastewater utility operators, managers, policymakers and the suppliers that serve them

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 5–6, 2027·Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage, AK

Annual gathering of Alaska's trucking industry combining the safe fleet awards program with the association's business meeting.

Who it's for

Alaska trucking industry

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Trucking Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 15–16, 2027·FedEx Hangar, Anchorage, AK

Annual free-admission aviation show run by the Alaska Airmen's Association, with aircraft displays, vendors and flying demonstrations.

Who it's for

Pilots, aviation enthusiasts and aviation vendors

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Alaska Airmen's Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Free admission: Free

Admission is free.

Jun 21–25, 2027·Anchorage, AK

Southcentral Foundation's multi-day Nuka System of Care conference, covering integrated care teams, workforce development, behavioral health integration, and data and improvement work.

Who it's for

Healthcare executives, directors, direct-care providers and tribal health leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Southcentral Foundation

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Sep 28–30, 2027·The Wildbirch Hotel, Anchorage, AK

Annual conference for human resources and labor relations professionals at public power utilities.

Who it's for

Utility HR and labor relations professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Northwest Public Power Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published