Day 1 – Apr 22.

SWC 2026 — Day 1
SWC 2026 Schedule · Day 1

Commissioning & Catalytic Opening

What to expect of Day 1 from the SWC 2026!

Date
Wednesday
April 22, 2026
Start Window
Registration opens
11:00 AM
Headline Moment
Ribbon Cutting & Opening Celebration
4:00 PM
Registration
Ribbon Cutting
Expo Launch
Opening Night Speakers

Day 1 Timeline

The first day focuses on arrival, launch, commissioning, and the opening-night speaker lineup.

11:00 AM
Arrival

Registration Opens

Conference check-in opens for attendees arriving ahead of the afternoon kickoff.

4:00 PM
Launch

Ribbon Cutting + Expo Launch + Opening Ceremony

The conference officially opens with the ribbon cutting, expo launch, and opening celebration, setting the tone for the full three-day experience.

New Hope Girls
New Hope Girls
 Haroon Gharui Kimberly Genau
Mina Carlson

Mina Carlson

Chamber Parade

Joy Reyes

Joy Reyes

Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

Ford Taylor

Ford Taylor

Chairman, U.S. Christian Chamber Board

Erik Dellenback

Erik Dellenback

Ribbon Cutting Speaker

Jim and Martha Brangenberg

Jim and Martha Brangenberg

Emcees

7:30 PM
Evening Close

End of Program / Network & Dine with Friends

The formal program concludes and attendees are invited to connect, continue conversations, and enjoy dinner together around the area.