2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 10 Saturday Details Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30 am Grand Ballroom East Spouse Breakfast 9 - 10:30 am Horizon Room Join Kelly Pribyl at Canteen restaurant for a delicious breakfast and bloody marys & mimosas. PCCA/CGA/NULCA Excavation Safety Summit 9:30 - 11 am Grand Ballroom West Open to all attendees, this session explores excavation safety topics including the advancement of the CGA Next Practices initiative, CGA DIRT Report results, innovations in damage prevention, an update on the Damage Prevention Action Center, and an update on Infrastructure Protection Coalition activities. Moderated by PCCA Past Chair and DPAC Chair Jerrod Henschel, session panelists include CGA President & CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle, PCCA Past Chair and CGA Chair John Fluharty, PCCA 2nd Vice Chair and CGA Excavator Board member Chase Lapcinski, PCCA Past Chair and CGA Engineering/Design Board member Steve Sellenriek, NULCA Executive Director Ron Peterson, USIC Vice President of Government Affairs Nancy Mitchell, DPAC Government Affiars Committee Co-Chair Ben Brubeck, and IPC 811 Emergency Study author Mark Bridgers. Las Olas Food & History Tour 12 - 3:30 pm Depart from Convention Entrance Walk the trendy and quaint Las Olas Boulevard and taste the flavors of the Venice of America. Hear the fascinating tale of the New River Settlement, later known as Fort Lauderdale, as it grew from a small Seminole trading post to a post World War II metropolis. You’ll make your way through the heart of Las Olas and visit some amazing hidden gems, including the Royal Pig Pub (New Orleans style seafood and classic pub fare), the Indigo restaurant (old Florida charm with a touch of Italy) in the historic Riverside Hotel, and La Bonne Crepe for a traditional French dessert and coffee. $275 per person includes transportation, all meals with water (beverages will be billed separately), historian/professional food guide, taxes & gratuities. Half-Day Sport Fishing 12 - 5:30 pm Depart from Convention Entrance You and your crew will make your way to the world famous Haulover Inlet to your private fishing boat at the docks at Haulover Marina. Your captain and crew will provide everything you need for an afternoon of sport fishing. The boats are U.S. Coast Guard Certified for a maximum of six guests. You’ll fish for Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, King Fish, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish. Fishing grounds are just a few miles offshore. $2,100 per boat (up to 6 fishermen) Incudes Captain and Mate; all bait, tackle, rods and reels; licenses and permits; coolers and ice; beer, soda/ water, and dry snacks; and taxes & gratuities. Two-Hour Shoreline and Mangrove Wilderness Bike Tour 2 - 4 pm Depart from Convention Entrance Take a biking adventure through the quaint seaside community of Dania Beach. Enjoy a naturalist-led tour of nearby Anne Kolb Nature Center, and cruise the deep, verdant mangrove forests of West Lake Park. You’ll begin by cycling the bike path along the beach. Enjoy views of the stunning deep blue and light turquoise sea, tall coconut palms, and a collection of local architecture from 1920’s Mediterranean bungalows and rustic beach side taverns to mid twentieth-century modern resorts. At Anne Kolb Nature Center you’ll learn facts and folklore from your guide. You can explore interactive displays of the mangrove ecosystem as well as nature-themed paintings by local artists and photographers. A 3,500-gallon saltwater aquarium features members of the marine community that call the preserve home. You can climb the observation tower to take in the 360 degree view of the area. To finish the tour you’ll cruise the bike paths through the tall, dark, mysterious mangrove forest, suddenly breaking out along the historic Stanahan River. The tree lined paths and calm waters feature colorful tropical fish, butterflies, a diversity of wading birds, and even a few American crocodiles. $150 per person includes bicycle, helmet, bottled water, park entrance fees, guides, taxes & gratuities. First-time Attendee Reception 5:30 - 6:15 pm Infinity Pool Deck East End PCCA invites first-time attendees to join association leaders at South Palm Court for a cocktail reception before the Opening Session. Use this opportunity to introduce yourself
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