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September 28–30, 2026
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
Bonita Springs, Florida |
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ELEVATE 2026 is almost here! Here's everything you need to know before you land in Naples — what to wear, what to pack, and your full schedule of dates and times.
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Explorer ELEVATE 2026 User Conference |
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September 28–30, 2026 |
| VENUE |
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 |
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| YOUR TICKET INCLUDES |
| ✓ All conference sessions (September 28–30) |
| ✓ Breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments on conference days |
| ✓ Dinner events (Monday & Tuesday evenings) |
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Bringing a guest? Their ticket includes the Monday and Tuesday night events (food, open bar, entertainment, taxes and gratuities, and NGALA transportation). |
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| Getting to the Resort |
| The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Plan for about a 25-minute drive via rental car, taxi, or Uber to the resort (varies by traffic). |
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| Hotel Check-In / Check-Out |
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Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability.
Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Please see a Front Desk Host for rates and availability on early check-in or late check-out.
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Since checkout is 11:00 AM and closing lunch runs until 1:15 PM on Wednesday, you may want to store your luggage with Bell Services that morning so you can enjoy the last session without dragging your bags along. |
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| What to Wear |
| CONFERENCE DAYS |
| Business casual, resort professional. Naples runs hot and humid in late September — expect highs around 87–90°F and lows around 75–77°F. Meeting rooms are air-conditioned. Dressing in layers is recommended. |
| MONDAY EVENING — WELCOME RECEPTION & DINNER |
| Waterfall Pool Deck — resort casual. Sundresses, linen, short sleeves, and sandals are all great choices. Bring a light layer for after sunset. |
| TUESDAY EVENING — NGALA |
| Dressy or business casual that works for both a bus ride and an outdoor setting. You'll be dining outdoors under a tent with live animal encounters, so choose shoes you're happy walking around on natural terrain in. |
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| Laptop |
| Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat |
| A light layer for air-conditioned rooms and evening events |
| Comfortable walking shoes |
| Swimsuit |
| A reusable water bottle |
| Business cards for networking |
| Phone charger / portable battery |
Pen and paper are provided at the conference.
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MONDAY, SEPT 28
Welcome Reception & Dinner
6:30–9:30 PM, Waterfall Pool Deck
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TUESDAY, SEPT 29
Special Off-Site Event at NGALA Wildlife Preserve
6:00–10:00 PM. Meet in the Lobby to depart together — it's about a 30-minute bus ride each way. Dinner is served outdoors under a tent, alongside live animal encounters, so dress for a relaxed evening outside.
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| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 |
| 8:00–9:00 AM |
Registration — check in and pick up your badge
Estero Foyer |
| 8:00–9:00 AM |
Breakfast
Tarpon Bay Restaurant |
| 9:00–10:00 AM |
Welcome Address
Estero AB |
| 6:30–9:30 PM |
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Waterfall Pool Deck |
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| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 |
| 8:00–9:00 AM |
Breakfast
Tarpon Bay Restaurant |
| 2:30–3:30 PM |
Keynote Speaker — Richard Branch
Estero AB |
| 6:00–10:00 PM |
Special Off-Site Event — NGALA (meet in the Lobby)
NGALA Wildlife Preserve |
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| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 |
| 8:00–9:00 AM |
Breakfast
Tarpon Bay Restaurant |
| 12:15–1:15 PM |
Lunch / Closing Remarks
Tarpon Bay Restaurant |
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| Classes & Building Your Schedule |
| Browse the full class list to see everything on offer. A class scheduling tool will be available at the conference, pre-populated with shared events like meals and keynotes — you can customize it with your own picks. |
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| HANDS-ON CLASSES |
| No advance sign-up required. Just show up for any hands-on session that fits your day. |
| CPE CREDIT TRACKING |
| Looking to earn accounting or finance CPE credits? At the end of each CPE-eligible class, scan the QR code provided to confirm your attendance and request your certificate of completion. |
| DISCOVERY CENTER (at the Driftwood) |
| Get dedicated time with Explorer staff to ask questions about modules and features you're already using, or to learn more about what's currently available in the software. Visit the Registration Desk to sign up. |
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| GOOD TO KNOW |
| Wifi will be available at conference registration. |
| Grab the resort map to get familiar with the property ahead of time. |
| Stop by our sponsor tables in the Estero Foyer to meet Aimsio and CrewTracks — both are also presenting sessions. |
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See you in Naples!
The Explorer ELEVATE Team
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145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K1, Canada
800-665-8966 · sales@explorer.com
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