2026 Benefit Auction Summit
2026 Benefit Auction Summit
The Benefit Auction Summit isn’t just another networking event – it’s your opportunity to connect with fellow benefit professionals, sharpen your skills, and discover the latest strategies that will help you deliver even more value to your nonprofit clients.
From cutting-edge sessions to hands-on workshops and real-world case studies, every minute at this event is designed to help those in the industry stay at the top of their game.
Whether you're looking to grow your client base, raise more dollars, or simply recharge with your NAA community, this is the event that fuels your purpose.
2026 Benefit Auction Summit Education Task Force
Seth Weiner, CAI; AMM; BAS (Co-chair)
Nelson Jay, BAS (Co-chair)
Misty Marquam, BAS
Kandice Luisi, BAS
Cathy MacPherson
Lucas Hunt, BAS
Suzannah Underwood, BAS
Agenda
| August 30 | |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
A Journey Into Deductive Tasting and making Wine More Enjoyable for All
Join us for an exclusive wine experience, led by Master Sommelier Thomas Price. Invitations are extended individually and are not transferable. Admission is managed by the RSVP list at the sole discretion of the NAA and partners. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Welcome Party |
| August 31 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Coffee & Conversations | Welcome |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Own Your Magic: Expanding Your Value Beyond the Auction Block
View Session Description Guest Speaker: Tom Pesce |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Energy Break! |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Actionable Artificial Intelligence |
| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Industry Panel |
| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Lunch |
| 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
Building Better Benefit Auctions Through Strategy, Data, and Partnerships
View Session Description Speakers: Greg Quiroga & Beth Sandefur Joined by Michael Irvine, VP of Development & Marketing, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley & Suzanne Phifer Pavitt, Founder + CEO, PHIFER PAVITT WINERY |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Energy Break! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
The Kathy Kingston Benefit Auction Education Fund Special Appeal
View Session Description Presented by: Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS, Cathy MacPherson & Misty Marquam, BAS |
| 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Day 1 Closing |
| 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Vino Under The Stars [Hosted by Winspire] View the Event Flyer |
| September 1 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Coffee & Conversations | Welcome |
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Finding the Story
View Session Description Guest Speaker: Anthony Veneziale |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Energy Break! |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Exploring the Sales Process [Panel]
View Session Description Moderator: Lucas Hunt, BAS Panelists: Mekenzie Pettitt, BAS; Amber Stumph |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Auctioneer ROI's Speaker: Glen Fladeboe |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Energy Break! |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
Partnering with Fundraising Event Consultants [Panel]
View Session Description Moderator: Misty Marquam, BAS Panelists: Sam Swaim, Beth Sandefur, Kandice Luisi, BAS, and Mike Esposito |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Closing Comments | Adjourn |
Benefit Auction Summit Registration
Purchase of this ticket does not include access to any pre-event functions
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Member Registration
Registration Ends 8/17/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
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$1,000.00 |
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Non-Member Registration
Registration Ends 8/17/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
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$1,410.00 |
Sunday Afternoon Wine Tasting
Jumpstart your Benefit Summit experience with this wine experience, complimentary of our Platinum sponsor Pacific Auction Company. Subject to approval
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Pacific Auction Company Wine Tasting
You’ll be notified once your registration is reviewed. Space is limited and subject to approval. Misrepresentation results in disqualification. Decisions are final at the discretion of the National Auction Association and its sponsors. Questions? education@auctioneers.org |
FREE |
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Guest - Pacific Auction Company Wine Tasting
Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Pacific Auction Company. Space is limited and subject to approval. Decisions are final at the discretion of the National Auction Association and its sponsors. Questions? Email education@auctioneers.org. |
$35.00 |
Hotel
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa
Click here to book a room by July 31, 2026
Or call Marriott Reservations at: 1-800-228-9292
Group Name: NAA 2026 Benefit Auction Summit
Special Rate: $269.00 (plus taxes and fees) - subject to availability. The special rate includes:
- Waived Destination Amenity fee, complimentary amenities included:
- Coffee/tea in the lobby
- Daily morning yoga class
- Fitness Center access
- 1-hour complimentary electric bike rental (per day, per guest)
- Daily S'more kits
- Nightly local Vintner Pour
- Wireless in-room high speed internet
- Complimentary parking
The negotiated group rate is offered 3 days prior/post program dates based on hotel availability. In order to secure reservations outside of the block dates, please call Marriott Reservations directly.
Note: This information is subject to change at any time, without notice.
Airport
Oakland International Airport - 54.2 miles from property
San Francisco International Airport - 61.2 miles from property
Sacramento International Airport - 66.7 miles from property
Registration refund/cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to accounting@auctioneers.org. Requests submitted by July 30, 2026 will be refunded in full minus credit card fees and a 3% processing fee. Refunds/cancellations submitted after July 30, 2026 will not be refunded, substitutions are encouraged. Refunds will be issued to your original form of payment within 3-5 business days after the request is received and approved.
