Staff Institute 2026 | Oct. 4–6 in Minneapolis, MN
Staff Institute is our newly designed conference for pooling professionals across all roles to build practical skills, share real-world solutions and address the challenges pools face today.
Registration for pools opens June 25. QEI Patron registration opens in July.
Choose one of two learning options:
The Residency Experience is for pool executives and senior staff. Over 2.5 days, learn how to apply a reductive mindset to real operational issues and build habits that protect your team’s time, energy and capacity. AGRiP Resident Juliet Funt facilitates the program. Space is limited, and senior staff should confirm their pool executive supports their attendance.
Open Sessions provide a more traditional conference experience for pooling professionals with interactive learning, exposure to emerging issues and opportunities to exchange ideas with peers. Attendees move between concurrent sessions and roundtable discussions that cover a range of pooling topics, selecting those most relevant to their goals and interests.
Travel and Schedule Information
Please plan to arrive in Minneapolis on Sunday, Oct. 4. The Residency Experience begins at 12 p.m. CT that day, and optional programs such as AGRiP Orientation and our Prince-inspired welcome reception take place Sunday afternoon and evening.
Sessions are scheduled until 5 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
All attendees should plan to stay through our closing night event at Target Field on Tuesday evening.