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ASA CENTRAL SUMMIT 2026

The 2026 ASA CENTRAL Summit is heading to Minneapolis, MN! Representing 13 states — Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin — this regional event brings together more than 75 distributor member companies for two days of industry insights, best practices, and high-value networking with PHCP-PVF peers.

Mark your calendars and get ready to connect, learn, and grow your network. We look forward to seeing you in Minneapolis!

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Schedule (Click on each day to see schedule)

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

8 a.m. 
3RD ANNUAL ASA CENTRAL SUMMIT OPEN GOLF OUTING
MORE DETAILS TO COME

8 a.m. shotgun start; Scramble Format.
Transportation provided to and from the course from Omni Viking Lakes.
* Limited to 72 players
* Additional per-attendee cost

 

1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
REGISTRATION

 

2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
ASA CENTRAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING (INVITE ONLY)
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3:15 p.m. –​​​​​​​ 4:15 p.m. 
ASA CENTRAL SUMMIT KICKOFF GENERAL SESSION
The Power of Servant Leadership
Speaker: Rick Kyte


The key to effective leadership is simple: engaging others in meaningful commitment to a shared purpose.  But what is simple to describe may be difficult to put into practice.  Rick Kyte’s presentation describes the principles that inform servant leadership and provides practical advice for becoming more of a servant leader in one’s own life.  Rick is the endowed professor and director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He writes a regular column on “The Ethical Life” that appears in 72 newspapers and hosts a weekly podcast.


4:15 p.m –​​​​​​​ 4:30 p.m. 
BREAK


4:30 p.m –​​​​​​​ 6 p.m. 
MANUFACTURER TABLETOPS/OPENING RECEPTION
Prior to heading out to the Central Summit Night Out Bash at Globe Life Field, grab a drink and network with fellow ASA Central Summit attendees. ASA Central manufacturer members will have tabletop displays set up. Stop by and check out the latest products and catch up with key industry suppliers. Tabletops available only to 2025 ASA Central Summit sponsors. Contact ASA’s Mike Miazga at mmiazga@asa.net to sponsor this year’s Summit.


6 p.m. 
ASA CENTRAL SUMMIT NIGHT OUT BASHASA CENTRAL SUMMIT NIGHT OUT BASH
Minnesota Vikings Training Facility
ASA Central Summit attendees will take a short walk over the bridge from the Omni Viking Lakes and enjoy an evening of food/drink, fun and networking at the state-of-the-art training facility of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. The evening will include access to TCO Stadium, as well as the Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame Museum.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

7 – 8:45 a.m. 
NETWORKING BREAKFAST/ GENERAL SESSION
The Future Is Shaped By Those Who See It Early
Speaker: Kim Lear, Inlay Insights


A researcher on the topic of generations, Kim Lear provides insight on how to understand and manage millennials, as well as how millennials can navigate more effectively in the workplace. A highly sought-after generational expert, Kim weaves eye-opening statistics, insightful stories and relevant case studies to identify ways in which generations of workers are evolving, honing in on key trends shaping our future.

 

8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
BREAK

 

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
ASA CENTRAL SUMMIT BEST PRACTICES ROUNDTABLES
ASA Central Summit attendees will have the opportunity to sit down with their peers and discuss best practices, industry challenges and how to solve them.

 

10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
BREAK

 

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
The Safe Bet Is The Wrong Bet
Speaker: Tiffany Michelle


Renowned for breaking records (and barriers) in one of the world’s most competitive male-dominated arenas, Tiffany Michelle is a World Series of Poker champion who translates high-stakes insights from the poker table into real-world strategies for navigating business and leadership. She will talk to attendees about mastering risk and bold-decision making, leadership secrets from the poker table and strategic thinking in high-stakes environments.


11:30 a.m.
DEPARTURES

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION PRICING:
$650 – Member
$1300 – Non-member

REGISTRATION LINK NEEDED

CANCELLATION POLICY: Written cancellations received on/by May 1, 2026, will receive a 100% refund. No refunds will be issued after May 1. Please email accounting@asa.net to make a cancellation request.

SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS: Substitution requests should be received no later than May 1. Please email info@asa.net to make a substitution request. Any substitutions received after May 1 may incur an administrative fee.

QUESTIONS? Contact Mike Miazga at mmiazga@asa.net.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Omni Hotel/Viking Lakes 
2611 Nordic Way 
Eagan, Minnesota 55121

RATE: $269 plus tax per night plus daily resort fee of $36 per room, per night, plus tax

Hotel Accommodations: Room reservation information will be included in the registration confirmation email. You must be registered to attend to book a room in the official ASA CENTRAL room block.

Note: Guest rooms have been contracted for the nights of Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13. If you need additional nights outside of that timeframe, please contact the hotel to make reservations.

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL - NEED INFORMATION

 

 

SPONSOR ASA CENTRAL SUMMIT

Are you looking to sponsor the 2026 ASA CENTRAL SUMMIT?

Reach out to mmiazga@asa.net for more information, or click the button below.

Become a Sponsor

Rick Kyte

The Power of Servant Leadership
Effective leadership comes from inspiring genuine commitment to a shared purpose, though it’s harder to practice than explain. In his presentation, Rick Kyte outlines the principles of servant leadership and offers practical ways to adopt it. Kyte is a professor and director at Viterbo University and a widely published ethics commentator.

Kim Lear

The Future Is Shaped
By Those Who See It Early
Generational researcher Kim Lear explains how to understand and manage millennials—and how they can better navigate today’s workplace. A leading expert in her field, Kim blends compelling data, stories, and case studies to reveal how workforce generations are evolving and to highlight the key trends shaping the future of work.

Tiffany Michelle

The Safe Bet Is The Wrong Bet
Tiffany Michelle, a record-breaking World Series of Poker champion, brings lessons from high-stakes competition to business and leadership. She will share strategies for mastering risk, making bold decisions, and thinking strategically under pressure. Her experience in a male-dominated arena offers powerful insights for leaders navigating challenging, high-stakes environments.