General Information

About APM

ConferenceDirect has held its Annual Partner Meeting since 1998 in an effort to connect our most valued Partners with our top producing Associates in one productive, efficient event. Partners attending APM 2026 will have the opportunity to meet and conduct business with over 200 qualified ConferenceDirect Associates under one roof.

Hotels and Vendors must be enrolled in ConferenceDirect’s Preferred Hotel/Vendor program. If you have questions about your Preferred Status, please contact: jj.wills@conferencedirect.com.

Attire

Business casual attire is suggested for all day-time functions at APM. Ties are not required during the day. Jeans and shorts are not permitted at daytime functions.

Evening dress attire will be communicated closer to the event dates.

Weather

Average temperatures for Houston in May are highs in the low 80s (°F) and lows in the upper 60s (°F). 

Mobile App 

Download the APM event mobile app for the most up to date information on the event, speakers, agenda, attendees, and more. An email with a link will be sent to all registered attendees when it becomes available approximately two weeks prior to the event. 

Please note: APM is a paperless event. No printed agendas will be available onsite. Thank you for supporting our sustainability initiative. 

Chat Bot

Prior to arriving at APM 2026, you will receive an SMS text message from Brianna, our Chat Bot. We encourage you to engage with Brianna to receive customized messages and as your personal concierge to answer any questions you might have about the event. The Chat Bot will be available approximately one week prior to the event. 

Lost and Found 

Contact hotel security in the case of lost and/or stolen items when the registration desk is closed.

Code of Conduct

Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, X and other online media. APM is a business event and appropriate behavior (e.g., responsible alcohol consumption) is required. Additionally, ConferenceDirect is committed to provide a safe environment for all attendees, and will abide by all CDC and local health guidelines and requirements.  Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.