FAQ

In 2026, we will be at the Gaylord Pacific in Chula Vista, Calif. 

This coastal retreat next to San Diego inspires meaningful connection and offers sweeping Pacific Ocean views, over 477,000 square feet of event space, and lush outdoor areas.

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The Gaylord Pacific is located 10.9 miles from the San Diego International Airport (SAN),

Important dates & details.

• Access to the official housing link will be shared after completing your conference registration.

• Reservation deadline: Dec. 19, 2025. Rooms may sell out prior to this date & availability is not guaranteed. We strongly recommend registering and booking as soon as possible.

• FMI group rate: $399 / night + applicable taxes. $35 daily resort fee.

• A 3-night minimum stay is required. Guests will be responsible for the full duration of their reserved stay, even in the event of early departure.

• Housing is available only to registered Midwinter attendees and those working the conference.

Hotel reservations should only be made by using the official hotel link provided in your email confirmation. FMI does not use a third-party company to make hotel reservations or sell rooms on its behalf for this event. If a third-party contacts, you offering housing options, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with FMI or the Midwinter Executive Conference and entering into financial agreements with such companies may have costly consequences and leave you without a reservation.

Please be advised that your Midwinter registration fee is non-refundable after December 19, 2025. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify the registrar in writing by email to register@fmi.org by December 19, 2025. A full refund, less a $75 processing fee (plus a 3% surcharge if paid by credit card), is granted when a cancellation is received prior to December 19, 2025. Because of the firm commitments of conference arrangements, FMI cannot refund registration fees for any registrations or cancellations received after December 19, 2025. Substitutions can be made any time prior to the start of the conference.

The event dress code is business casual, but conference rooms can be chilly. Don’t forget to pack a pair of comfortable shoes!

FMI may hire professional service providers or use official staff/volunteers to document (photo/video/streaming/audio) and display the event experience. By registering for and attending the event, you acknowledge and agree as follows: (a) FMI may edit and use photographs or footage it captures at the event for marketing and promotional activities and for any other lawful purpose in the ordinary course of its business; and (b) due to the prevalence of mobile recording devices in today’s world, FMI disclaims all liability for the capture of your image in any multimedia format by other attendees at the event. 

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