World Millwork Alliance (WMA) has announced that early bird registration will open April 3 for its 2026 WMA Annual Convention and Trade Show. The event is scheduled for September 14–16, at Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida.
According to event organizers, the convention will bring together wholesale distributors, manufacturers, suppliers and industry leaders for three days of education, networking and business development. The program will feature keynote presentations focused on leadership, resilience and the economic outlook shaping the industry.
WMA will welcome Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) as the opening keynote on Monday, September 14. A 2019 inductee into the U.S. National Women’s Hall of Fame, Malachowski served more than 21 years in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot and commander, including flying the F-15E Strike Eagle and accumulating more than 2,300 flight hours, 188 of which were in combat. She also flew as a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot, served as a White House Fellow, and advised the First Lady of the United States. Her presentations draw from her experiences breaking barriers in the military and overcoming personal adversity.
A Tuesday, September 15, Keynote will feature Connor Lokar, senior forecaster at ITR Economics, a familiar presenter for WMA members. Lokar provides data-driven economic insights on trends impacting manufacturing, construction and supply chains.
Early bird registration opens April 3, offering discounted registration rates for members and industry professionals. Additional program details will be announced in the coming months. To learn more and register visit: www.worldmillworkalliance.com.