ICON Community Group Receptions
The Community Group Receptions are designed to foster meaningful connections, enable networking, and encourage engagement among attendees. We hope you'll join us!
When: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA
Time: 6:00–7:00 pm (Unless Noted)
AFP Emerging Leader Reception (Sponsored by Blackbaud and Fundraising Academy at National University) | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come network with those newer to the fundraising profession.
Room: Sapphire Ballroom O
AFP Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access (IDEA) Reception | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come join your colleagues to network and celebrate the uniqueness that we all bring to the fundraising profession through IDEA. Hosted by the AFP IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Committee.
Room: Sapphire Ballroom I
AFP International Reception | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Come network with colleagues from around the globe.
Room: Sapphire Ballroom D
AFP PAC Reception | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. [By law, only U.S. members can attend]
Come learn about the workings of the AFP Political Action Committee and how it supports the profession and the work you do every day.
Room: Sapphire 400
Canadian Red & White Reception (Sponsored by DonorPerfect, Kindsight and Vitreo) | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Fundraisers from Canada attending AFP ICON are invited to a networking event where they can meet and spend time with other colleagues from Canada.
Room: Sapphire Ballroom A
AFP Leadership Institute Reception | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Invitation Only
Room: Sapphire 410-B
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Reception | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Please join the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy reception to reconnect with friends, colleagues ,and fellow alumni.
Room: Sapphire Ballroom L
AFP Greater Atlanta Chapter – ICON 2026 Community Reception | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Join the Greater Atlanta Chapter for a community reception!
Room: Sapphire Ballroom M
*CANCELLED* AFP Western PA Chapter Reception | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Members of the AFP Western PA Chapter attending AFP ICON in San Diego are invited to attend.
Room: Sapphire Ballroom E
AFP Washington DC Metro Area Chapter Reception | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
We love connecting with members coast to coast! Join your AFP DC community for an evening of great conversation and good company.
Room: Sapphire Ballroom H
Arizona Community Gathering and Celebration of AFP Global 2026 Awardees Reception | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
We invite AFP members from chapters in Arizona to celebrate Torrie A. Taj, CFRE, 2026 Outstanding Fundraising Professional, and Tatumn Zale, CFRE, 2026 Outstanding Young Professional.
Room: Sapphire 411
AFP is excited to invite you to host your own reception at the upcoming AFP ICON 2026 conference. This is an excellent opportunity to bring together members of your local Chapter and associates in one convenient location.
