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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>2026 ESTA Ops Meeting (14 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1 class="contStyleHeading1"&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans"&gt;Welcome to the 2026 ESTA Operations/Sales Meeting&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h5&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans"&gt;October 14 &amp;amp; 15, 2026 | Embassy Suites by Hilton | Panama City Beach, FL&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Join us this fall in beautiful Panama City Beach for the 2026 ESTA Operations/Sales Meeting—a dynamic, two full-day event designed specifically for ESTA members’ operations managers, sales managers, and other key team leaders.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Hosted at the stunning Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort on October 14–15, this year’s expanded program reflects attendee feedback and delivers even more opportunities for meaningful learning, collaboration, and professional growth.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Through a combination of peer-led sessions, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, the conference will explore critical topics such as service and installation, organizational efficiency, project management, and sales strategy. Attendees will gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and actionable insights to elevate team performance and drive operational excellence.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In addition to educational sessions, participants will enjoy valuable networking opportunities with industry peers from across the country—all set against the backdrop of Florida’s Gulf Coast.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have ideas for sessions or activities? We welcome your input as we continue to shape this year’s program. Please share your suggestions at info@estassociation.org.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Make plans now to join us for two full days of learning, connection, and industry advancement.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hotel Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attendees are encouraged to stay at the host hotel to take advantage of the convenience of being where the meeting activities are taking place.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Room Block Deadline: September 14, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The ESTA room block closes September 14!&lt;/strong&gt; Be sure to reserve your room before the deadline to take advantage of the ESTA group rate.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;em&gt;Sessions will begin at 8:00 AM on October 14 and conclude at 5:00 PM on October 15. We recommend arriving on October 13 and departing on October 16 to take full advantage of the program.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;h3&gt;ESTA Welcome Reception&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesday, October 13 | 5:30–6:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kick off the week by connecting with fellow ESTA members at our welcome reception. Come mingle, meet other attendees, and get ready for two great days together.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Operations &amp;amp; Sales Meeting&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, October 14 &amp;amp; Thursday, October 15&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Gain valuable insights, share ideas, and connect with industry peers. The meeting is designed to give operations and sales professionals practical takeaways they can bring back to their teams and businesses.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Great Big Game Show&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, October 14&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Step away from the business side of the meeting and enjoy some friendly competition at the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://greatbiggameshow.com/panama-city-beach/" target="_blank"&gt;Great Big Game Show&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt; Get your team together, have some fun, and make memories with your fellow ESTA members.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Dinner at Ford’s Garage&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, October 14 | 7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Immediately following the Great Big Game Show, join us for dinner at &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://fordsgarageusa.com/menu-tier-2-sys-catering-2/?location=panama" target="_blank"&gt;Ford’s Garage&lt;/a&gt; in Panama City&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It’s another opportunity to relax, connect, and enjoy time with the ESTA community.&lt;/p&gt;

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