Special Events
These events provide an opportunity for attendees to meet their peers in a fun and educational environment.
Special Events
Download Convergence Registration Book
All Special Events are Free with purchase of a CVP or Day Pass unless noted. Registration for ticketed special events opens October 13, 2025 to those who have have given $300 or more since January 1, 2025 to HGA and October 20, 2025 for those who have given $100 or more since January 1. General registration opens on October 27, 2025.
Cancellations: Convergence® Day Passes and tickets purchased for Convergence® Special Events (Fashion Show, Keynote Presentation, Juror’s Talks, etc.) are non-refundable.
Special events subject to change
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Cancellations
Sessions, tours, and jurors’ talks require a minimum number of participants to run. HGA reserves the right to cancel if there is insufficient registration. If we must cancel, HGA will issue a full refund for the canceled session, tour, or juror’s talk.
Cancellation requests for sessions, evening events (Fashion Show, Thread Talks, and Keynote), tours, and meals must be made by emailing HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org. Cancellation requests received:
• By January 30, 2026 - Receive a 75% refund
• By May 12, 2026 - Receive a 50% refund
• After May 12, 2026 - Non-refundable
CVPs are non-refundable and non-transferable. Day passes, exhibit entry fees, and jurors’ talks are non-refundable.
HGA recommends purchasing travel insurance and reviewing your policy to ensure adequate coverage. Standard trip cancellation policies typically cover non-refundable expenses for specific reasons, such as sudden illness or severe weather. In contrast, a Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) benefit can reimburse a percentage of costs for almost any reason, provided you purchase it within a specific window after booking your trip.
Special Interest Meetings & Gatherings
HGA’s Convergence® conference is the perfect place to meet face-to-face with others who share your interest in fibers and textile techniques. Join in a meeting and make new friends.
Nonprofit groups who hold Affiliate Guild or Professional Organization Memberships with HGA are encouraged to meet during Convergence®. Meetings hosted by these groups are open to everyone. For more information about the meetings and the topics covered, please contact the individual groups.