2026 FFTA Annual Conference - Join us in Chicago: Super Early MEMBER Rate + Welcome Keynote Announcement!
FFTA 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Welcome Keynote: Alec Ingold
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Alec Ingold is an NFL fullback with the Miami Dolphins, in his 7th year in the league. He started as an undrafted free agent, making the 53-man roster with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019. He’s a 3-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, an Ed Block Courage Award recipient (2023), and was named the 2022 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) National Angel in Adoption.
Alec was adopted at birth into a loving family that he credits, along with an incredible wife and support system, with helping him achieve his dreams of reaching the NFL, becoming an adoption and foster care advocate, and working with youth & adults to “Inspire Belief.”
Alec Ingold will welcome attendees to the FFTA Conference with a high-energy, interactive and personable Keynote address. Alec will share his lived experiences being adopted and how he has connected those experiences to his work supporting the foster-care community. Learn about his NFL career, his work with his foundation and his reflections on leadership from his role as team captain and more. Stick around after the keynote for a photo with Alec! Learn More: https://www.ffta.org/page/Welcome26.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS!
Mark your calendars, and plan to join us for the FFTA 2026 Annual Conference Tuesday, July 7 through Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Together, we will keep building solutions, sharing stories, and fueling change!
And because your voice, expertise, and experience make a difference every day, we invite you to submit a proposal to present and share your knowledge, skills, and learnings with others!
You, your colleagues and your organizations are doing remarkable work for families and others across the FFTA Community. We would love to hear about it and learn from you. It will be more than just presenting, but an opportunity to connect with a national audience, collaborate with peers, and help build a stronger, more informed network of professionals committed to uplifting and positively transforming the communities we serve. Learn more about the conference Call for Proposals here.
**Conference presenters receive a significant discount on conference registration.
Submit a proposal: https://whova.com/call_for_speakers/M6TbLrwqmfE4LcMhaSq6gq2ZxgAqUSi7H7l-5CLbGRyhjCErulmzlnxuKhU2JMRz/!
SUPER EARLY LOCK-IN -RATE!
For four decades, the FFTA Annual Conference has brought leaders, practitioners, and partners together to leverage shared knowledge and showcase proven solutions that advance the well-being of children, families, and communities. Dynamic workshops, presentations, and networking experiences foster collaboration and innovation while equipping individuals and organizations with the tools to strengthen their impact.
Secure your savings today, and join us in Chicago! The Super Early rate ends December 31, 2025!
Exclusive Rate for FFTA Members: $635
**This represents a 20% discount off the full registration rate! Transferable but non-refundable.
Secure Your Savings: https://www.ffta.org/event/Conf2026!