Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The AFP 2026 Annual Conference is the largest gathering of finance and treasury professionals, taking place from November 8 to 11, 2026, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
With over 7,000 attendees expected, the conference features 140+ practitioner-led sessions, networking opportunities, and keynote presentations from industry leaders.
This event is designed to foster connections and provide actionable insights for professionals in the finance sector.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: AFP 2026 takes place from November 8-11, 2026 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.
- 2Scale and Focus: The conference will host over 7,000 finance and treasury professionals with 140+ sessions.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by the Association for Financial Professionals, details available at conference.financialprofessionals.org.
- 4Entry: Registration is available online with various pricing options for members and non-members.
Why visit
AFP 2026 is aimed at the people who actually run corporate cash, payments and planning - treasurers, assistant treasurers, cash and liquidity managers, payment operations leads, and FP&A directors - not at general business visitors.
Why exhibit
AFP 2026 puts exhibitors in front of treasury, FP&A and senior finance executives in one Las Vegas hall rather than across scattered client visits. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Financial software providers offering treasury management solutions, Consulting firms specializing in financial advisory services, Payment solution providers enhancing transaction efficiency. Position your offer across treasury management systems and software, financial planning.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Treasury professionals managing corporate cash and investments
FP&A leaders focused on financial planning and analysis
Finance analysts seeking insights into market trends
Finance managers overseeing departmental budgets
Controllers ensuring compliance and financial reporting
Senior finance executives driving strategic initiatives
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Financial software providers offering treasury management solutions
Consulting firms specializing in financial advisory services
Payment solution providers enhancing transaction efficiency
Risk management firms addressing financial compliance
Technology companies delivering data analytics tools
Training organizations providing professional development resources
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Treasury management systems and software
Financial planning and analysis tools
Payment processing solutions
Risk management and compliance services
Data analytics and business intelligence platforms
Professional training and certification programs
Location & Facilities
Venue
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Facilities
Parking
Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Member On-Site Pricing
2074Non-Member On-Site Pricing
2469Insider Member On-Site Pricing
1874Insider Non-Member On-Site Pricing
2269
Who runs the show
Organisers
the Association for Financial Professionals, this four-day, in-person event delivers pract
Organiser
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Las Vegas, United States
Why it matters
On 2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11, Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference 2026 in Las Vegas covering Treasury management systems and software, Financial planning and analysis tools, Payment processing solutions, Risk mana gives energy buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Harry Reid International
Harry Reid International is the main gateway; rideshare pickup zones are signed at each terminal.
~8 mi (13 km)
to venue
15–25 min off-peak
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Tru by Hilton Las Vegas Airport
budget
Las Vegas Airport / south Strip corridor4.2
Cheapest captured option near the venue, pet-friendly with free parking per the Google Hotels listing; the 8-11 November 2026 quote converted to roughly USD 125 per night, so the band reflects taxes and rate movement.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Las Vegas Stadium Area
budget
Stadium District / south of the Strip, near Allegiant Stadium4.1
Pool and pet-friendly; captured 8-11 November 2026 quote converted to roughly USD 160 per night. A short rideshare or 20-25 min walk to Mandalay Bay Convention Center, but expect heavier road traffic on Raiders game weekends.
Staybridge Suites Las Vegas - Stadium District by IHG
midscale
Stadium District / south of the Strip4.4
Extended-stay suites with kitchenettes, pool and hot tub, useful for a four-night conference run with a team. Google Hotels labels it 3-star in the amenity text and 2-star on the badge; rate not itemised in the capture, so the band is an estimate around the captured Stadium District quotes.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Vegas - E Tropicana by IHG
midscale
East Tropicana Ave, near the airport and south Strip4.3
Free cancellation and hot tub listed; captured 8-11 November 2026 quote converted to roughly USD 190 per night. Convenient for an early LAS departure but needs a rideshare to the convention center rather than a walk.
Candlewood Suites Las Vegas - E Tropicana by IHG
midscale
East Tropicana Ave, near the airport4.5
Suite-style rooms with kitchenettes, hot tub and pool; captured 8-11 November 2026 quote converted to roughly USD 215 per night. Good fit for exhibitor teams staying a full build plus show week.
Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas South/Henderson
upscale
South Las Vegas / Henderson4.6
Highest guest rating in the captured near-venue set, pool and pet-friendly; captured 8-11 November 2026 quote converted to roughly USD 240 per night. Quieter base but the furthest of the captured options, so budget a daily rideshare.
Delano Las Vegas
upscale
On the Strip, attached to Mandalay BaySuite tower connected to Mandalay Bay by an indoor walkway, the shortest commute to the convention center after Mandalay Bay itself. No rate appeared in the capture for the conference window, so this is an estimate for a 5-star on-campus property in November.
Mandalay Bay
upscale
On the Strip, connected to Mandalay Bay Convention CenterThe on-site hotel: walk from tower to convention center without going outside, which matters for early sessions and late exhibit-hall finishes. Rate was not shown in the capture, so the band is an estimate for a 5-star property during a major convention week; book early and check whether the AFP room block is open.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD 25-45 per ride, surge dependent - confirm the live app quote before requesting
Best forHarry Reid International (LAS) to Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Roughly 8 mi (13 km), 15-25 min off-peak and 35-50 min in evening peak. Rideshare pickup zones are signed inside each LAS terminal; at the venue use the designated rideshare area rather than the taxi loop.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD 28-42 metered plus airport fee and 15-20% tip - confirm the meter and posted fees at the rank
Best forLAS taxi rank to Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Taxis queue at ground level at each terminal and avoid app surge, but the airport departure fee and tunnel routing are the usual cost variables. Ask for the surface-street route via Paradise Road or the I-15/I-215 split, not a Strip detour.
tram
Estimated costUSD 0 (free)
Best forMandalay Bay - Luxor - Excalibur free resort tram
A free three-stop tram links Mandalay Bay with Luxor and Excalibur, useful if your hotel is in that cluster and for getting off-property quickly before calling a rideshare at peak hall-close times.
monorail
Estimated costApprox. USD 5-6 single ride, approx. USD 13-15 one-day pass - confirm current fares in the station
Best forLas Vegas Monorail, MGM Grand to Sahara (east side of the Strip)
The paid monorail does not reach Mandalay Bay. Use it only if you are staying on the east side of the Strip, then walk or take a tram south to the venue.
bus
Estimated costApprox. USD 4 for a 2-hour pass, approx. USD 8 for a 24-hour pass - exact change or RideRTC app
Best forRTC Southern Nevada Deuce and local routes along Las Vegas Boulevard
The Deuce runs the Strip corridor through the day and night; local routes connect to the South Strip Transit Terminal for airport-area links. Slower than rideshare and not ideal when you are moving between sessions with a laptop.
walk
Estimated costUSD 0
Best forMandalay Bay hotel towers and Delano to Mandalay Bay Convention Center
On-campus delegates never need a vehicle: Mandalay Bay and Delano are connected to the convention center by indoor walkways, though the hall distances inside are long, so allow 10-15 min between sessions.
parking
Estimated costApprox. USD 15-30 per day self-parking for non-hotel guests, higher on event days - confirm posted gate rates
Best forMandalay Bay self-park garages and valet (hotel and convention center)
MGM Resorts properties charge for parking, and rates rise on Allegiant Stadium event days. Valet costs more than self-park; ask at registration whether a convention attendee rate applies before you drive in.
Plan your trip
Visa & entry documents
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Visa not required
ATA Carnet: check with organiser
Weather
Las Vegas in November is dry desert weather: mild, mostly sunny afternoons and a sharp cool-down after sunset, low humidity, and rain on only a handful of days. The practical planning fact is the diurnal swing of roughly 12-15 C between afternoon and night, plus heavy air-conditioning inside the convention center and an exposed walk between the Mandalay Bay towers and the halls. This is a climatological pattern rather than a forecast; check the National Weather Service Las Vegas point forecast for the 89119 area in the final 48 hours, particularly for wind on the I-15 corridor.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Harry Reid International offers free terminal Wi-Fi, which covers arrival-day email before you buy local data. Mandalay Bay Convention Center provides Wi-Fi in public areas, while in-hall and exhibitor networks are usually separate and sometimes paid, so confirm access for your booth or session before you rely on it for demos. For international delegates a U.S. eSIM or prepaid SIM from a T-Mobile, AT&T or Verizon-based provider is the simplest route to reliable data; coverage on the Strip and in the halls is generally strong but throttles during large keynote windows. Las Vegas runs on Pacific Time, so reset recurring calls from Europe or the East Coast before the time-zone shift.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping and service charges
Las Vegas runs on tipping: 18-20% at sit-down restaurants, USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 2-5 per bag for bell staff, and 15-20% on taxi and rideshare fares. Budget it as part of the trip rather than treating it as optional, and check whether a service charge is already on the bill.
Business dress at a finance conference
AFP draws a corporate treasury and FP&A audience: expect business casual to business formal, with suits common on session days and smart separates at the exhibit hall. Bring a jacket regardless of the desert forecast, because the convention center halls are heavily air-conditioned.
Casino floor and venue etiquette
The walk from the Mandalay Bay tower to the convention center often passes through the casino floor, where smoking is permitted in many gaming areas. Sessions and the exhibit hall are non-smoking; keep your badge visible and move business conversations to the lobby or a meeting room rather than the gaming floor.
Alcohol, ID and evening events
The U.S. drinking age is 21 and ID is checked, including for delegates who look young. Nevada serves alcohol around the clock, but conference days start early, so treat client dinners as working sessions and confirm who is hosting before the bill arrives.
Pace, distances and scheduling
Sessions start on time and the Mandalay Bay campus is large, with 10-15 min between a tower room and the far convention halls. Build buffer into your schedule, and do not book back-to-back meetings in different halls unless you know the route.
Money and language
English, U.S. dollars, and cards or mobile payment accepted almost everywhere including taxis, the monorail and convention center outlets. Carry a small amount of cash for tips, and tell your card issuer you are travelling so a fraud block does not hit during registration.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: LAS
Book into LAS (Harry Reid International) rather than driving in from a secondary airport; the captured Google Flights search around 8 November 2026 showed typical pricing and flagged the window up to 23 October as the cheapest booking period, which is a directional signal worth re-checking rather than a fixed rule. Nonstop service from most major U.S. hubs means the real trade-off is arrival time, not price; international delegates should compare one-stop routings through West Coast gateways and allow a customs buffer. Land on 7 November if you can, both to absorb a delay and to adjust to Pacific Time before the opening session, and check whether your hotel package includes an airport transfer.
Visa
Business visitors to the United States from Visa Waiver Program countries apply through ESTA; other nationalities typically require a B-1 visitor visa. Check your own eligibility on the official U.S. government site before booking travel.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Searches for Las Vegas business visitor visa guidance and for an AFP conference invitation letter returned no usable official page in this capture session. No fee, processing time or invitation-letter process is claimed here; confirm with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
OfficialTransport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Harry Reid International (LAS): 15–25 min off-peak. Allow road or rail time to Mandalay Bay Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Mandalay Bay Convention Center: Las Vegas Airport / south Strip corridor: Tru by Hilton Las Vegas Airport; Stadium District / south of the Strip, near Allegiant Stadium: Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Las Vegas Stadium Area; Stadium District / south of the Strip: Staybridge Suites Las Vegas - Stadium District by IHG.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate across Las Vegas. At LAS, follow the signed rideshare pickup zone inside your terminal rather than the taxi rank; at Mandalay Bay, use the designated rideshare area near the convention center or the hotel lobby loop. Expect roughly USD 25-45 for the airport run depending on surge, with spikes after the exhibit hall closes and on Allegiant Stadium event nights. Check the app price before requesting, and consider the free Mandalay Bay-Luxor-Excalibur tram to move off-property first when surge is high.
Public transit: There is no metro or light rail to Mandalay Bay. RTC Southern Nevada runs the Deuce along Las Vegas Boulevard plus local routes that link to the South Strip Transit Terminal for airport-area connections; fares are about USD 4 for a 2-hour pass and USD 8 for 24 hours, paid in exact change or through the RideRTC app. The free Mandalay Bay Express tram connects Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur, and the paid Las Vegas Monorail covers the east side of the Strip from MGM Grand to Sahara but does not reach the venue. For a tight conference schedule, rideshare or taxi is the realistic option and transit is the budget fallback.
Parking: Mandalay Bay operates self-park garages and valet serving both the hotel and the convention center, and as an MGM Resorts property it charges for parking, with higher rates posted on Allegiant Stadium event days. Confirm the current gate rate and whether a convention attendee rate applies when you register, and allow extra time for garage queues at peak arrival. Rideshare drop-off at the convention center entrance usually beats the garage on opening morning.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November
Temperature: Approx. 18-22 C (64-72 F) daytime highs and 6-10 C (43-50 F) overnight lows - a typical November band for Las Vegas, not a forecast. Confirm with the National Weather Service point forecast for the 89119 area before packing.
Seasonality: November sits in the dry season for Las Vegas: rain falls on only a handful of days, humidity is low, and the desert pattern delivers clear skies with a sharp night-time cool-down. The seasonal risk is wind rather than rain, which matters on the I-15 corridor and for outdoor venue walks. Treat this as climatology and check the National Weather Service Las Vegas forecast in the final 48 hours.
Packing: Pack for a mild afternoon and a cold evening in the same day: light layers, a jacket or coat for the walk back from the convention center, comfortable shoes for long hall distances, sunglasses, lip balm and a refillable bottle for the dry air. Conference dress is business casual to business formal and the halls are heavily air-conditioned, so a jacket earns its suitcase space even when the outdoor forecast looks warm.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14-11
Lock in your AFP registration and confirm which tier applies to you (member, non-member or Insider), then check whether your pass covers the session tracks and exhibit hall you want. The conference runs 8-11 November 2026 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, so book a Mandalay Bay, Delano or south-Strip room for that exact window before conference blocks tighten. — Source: https://conference.financialprofessionals.org/schedule
Day 10-8
Build your session shortlist against the published schedule, since treasury, payments, FP&A and risk content runs in parallel and the convention center halls are large. Note the two or three exhibit-hall vendors you will genuinely evaluate - TMS, payments, FX, bank relationship - and book meetings rather than browsing cold.
Day 10-8
Book flights into LAS and compare nonstop versus one-stop routings; the captured Google Flights search for the 8 November 2026 window flagged prices as typical with the cheapest booking period open until 23 October. International delegates should land on 7 November to clear immigration and bank a night before the opening session.
Day 7
Check your ESTA or B-1 visa status, confirm passport validity, and carry printed approval plus your AFP registration confirmation and an employer letter describing the conference purpose for the border interview.
Day 5-3
Sort connectivity: a U.S. eSIM or prepaid SIM for the week, roaming confirmed with your home carrier, and the conference app installed. Las Vegas runs on Pacific Time, so reset recurring meetings before the time-zone shift causes missed calls.
Day 2-1
Plan the ground transfer from LAS to Mandalay Bay (roughly 8 mi, 15-25 min off-peak, approximate USD 25-45 by rideshare), confirm badge pickup hours, and pack a layer for cool desert evenings plus shoes for long convention-center walks.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference 2026 registration concourse
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$258.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$408.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · Member On-Site Pricing
USD 2074 / per person
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visitor · Non-Member On-Site Pricing
USD 2469 / per person
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visitor · Insider Member On-Site Pricing
USD 1874 / per person
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visitor · Insider Non-Member On-Site Pricing
USD 2269 / per person
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| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Member On-Site Pricing | USD 2074 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Non-Member On-Site Pricing | USD 2469 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Insider Member On-Site Pricing | USD 1874 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Insider Non-Member On-Site Pricing | USD 2269 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your finance stack decision is open this cycle and you need vendor demos plus peer benchmarks.
Best for
Corporate treasury, FP&A and finance transformation leads comparing treasury management systems, forecasting tools and banking services in one Mandalay Bay hall.
Min. budget
$900.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotel and LAS flights.
Risks
Session timetable and ticket pricing were not published in the captured sources, so confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You can line up qualified treasury or FP&A meetings and have a product suited to enterprise finance buyers.
Best for
Software, payments, banking and advisory vendors selling into corporate treasury and FP&A budgets.
Min. budget
$3,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight and pre-show meeting scheduling.
Risks
No booth pricing or floor plan appeared in the captures; package costs must be confirmed with the organiser.
Conference-week hotel rates near Mandalay Bay run USD 125-290 per night in the captured 8-11 Nov quote.
skip
Your product roadmap or target buyer does not intersect treasury, FP&A or finance leadership this edition.
Best for
Vendors outside the finance and treasury software, banking, payments or advisory categories, and teams whose buying centre is not corporate finance.
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- AFP
- Association for Financial Professionals, the US professional body whose annual conference convenes corporate treasury, FP&A and finance leaders.
- FP&A
- Financial planning and analysis, the corporate function covering budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and decision support.
- Treasury management
- The discipline of managing cash, liquidity, banking relationships, payments and financial risk for an organisation.
- Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- The Las Vegas conference venue hosting the 2026 edition, attached to the Mandalay Bay hotel on the south Strip.
- ESTA
- The US Electronic System for Travel Authorization used by eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers for short business or tourist visits instead of a visa.
- LAS
- IATA code for Harry Reid International Airport, the primary Las Vegas gateway roughly 8 mi (13 km) from Mandalay Bay.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- AFP 2026
- finance conference Las Vegas 2026
- treasury conference 2026
- financial professionals conference 2026
- Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference 2026
- Association 2026
- Association Las Vegas 2026
- Financial Professionals 2026
- Financial Professionals Las Vegas 2026
- AFP Las Vegas 2026
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