The 2026 AAFM Conference will be held this year at The Lodge at Gulf State Park. Situated directly on the Gulf of America in Gulf Shores, Alabama, The Lodge at Gulf State Park is located directly on the white sandy beaches of the gulf and borders the natural setting of the Gulf State Park. Join us in this wonderful setting for an opportunity to learn from and network with other floodplain managers from around the state and region. To accommodate those of you unable to attend in person, we will be making provisions to host the technical sessions virtually. Additional login and access information will be sent out to those who register for the virtual option.
General Conference Information
Please join us on the beautiful Gulf coast as we embark on yet another Alabama Association of Floodplain Managers Fall Conference. We are planning for another hybrid conference consisting of both in-person & virtual training sessions for those unable to travel. To accommodate those of you unable to attend in person, we will be making provisions to host the technical sessions virtually. Additional login and access information will be sent out to those who register for the virtual option. For those who choose to learn remotely, we will have live events each day. A draft agenda will be available soon with more information about the program.
Please note, there will be an early bird registration this year through August 31st. After August 31st, rates will increase $50/person, with the exception of guests and the NFIP Review Class. See below for all rate information. The hotel block will expire on September 14th or when full. Any registrations for in-person attendance after September 14th are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
Early Bird registration fees for the conference will be $350 for members and $500 for non-members to attend in-person; $250 for members and $400 for non-members to attend virtually. The in-person registration includes lunch, snacks, and social events. There will be a $50/guest charge (through August 31st) for any guest(s) attending the socials. After August 31st, the guest rate will increase to $75/guest. All guests under 18 are free.
For those registering for the NFIP Review Class, the class is included with the registration fee of the conference. If you are attending the class only, with no conference registration, the fees will be $75 through August 31st, and $125 after August 31st.
See the conference page for more detailed information and to book your stay at the hotel. The hotel block expires on September 14th or when full.
If you are a member of AAFM and have need for financial assistance to attend the conference, please reach out to Corey Garyotis at corey.garyotis@adeca.alabama.gov.