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Join us in Tucson, Arizona for the 2026 SEA Labor Forum
Join us for our 2026 Labor Forum 2026 February 3-5, 2026, at the beautiful Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona.
This three-day summit will include: H-2B program projections from our D.C. consultants, up-to-date H-2B program projections, political analysis from top U.S. government officials, a compliance workshop and presentations from vendors.
This year, we have added an interactive compliance seminar, complete with an audit preparedness course. We will go over program best practices, real-life scenarios, and provide tips and tricks for navigating the program from industry experts.
And of course, don’t miss a chance to bid in the highly anticipated Labor Forum Auction on the evening of Wednesday, February 4th. More details forthcoming.
Details:
What: 2026 SEA Labor Forum
When: February 3-5, 2026
Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, AZ
Booking Link for Hotel Rooms: There has been a surge in registrations sinceour Friday email, so much so that the room block is now sold out. We look forward to welcoming each of you in Tucson to discuss our ongoingstrategy, meet with government officials and vendors, and get up to date on theprogram's latest rules and regulations. If you have not yet registered,please do so at your earliest convenience.
While Loews Ventana Canyon Resort may releaseadditional rooms as we get closer, this is not a guarantee. If you prefer notto wait until more rooms become available (or want to have a back-up option),we encourage you to consider the following options:
Register for SEA Labor Forum: Buy Your Tickets Here!
Auction: Click HERE to view and bid on auction items. Check back frequently for new items!
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, February 3rd – Day 1
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Hotel Check-in and Arrival
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: SEA Welcome Reception
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: SEPAC Dinner (for SEPAC Club members only)
Wednesday, February 4th – Day 2
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: SEA Labor Forum Kick Off
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: H-2B Legislative Program Updates (FY25 in review, FY26 projections, & political analysis)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: DOL, DOS, DHS/USCIS Government Insights. Invited speakers: Keith Sonderling, Deputy Secretary, Department of Labor
Dan Armenise, Visa Analyst, Department of State
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Worker Retaliations and Facilitation Best Practices (hear from top worker facilitators)
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Housing, Transportation, and Payroll, Oh My! (panel presented by our experts from Wyndham Group, BlxckPay, and MexaBus)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: SEPAC Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: SEPAC Dinner Reception and Live Auction (VIEW CATALOG)
Thursday, February 5th – Day 3
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Department of Labor Program Trends (Brian Pasternak, Administrator, Office of Foreign Labor Certification)
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM: Wage and Hour Audit Readiness (presentor is former DOL Wage and Hour official)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: H-2B Employer’s Playbook (best practices for H-2B employers)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: H-2B Regualtory State of Play (review of recent rules, handling ICE visit, and administration trends)
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM: Closing Remarks
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Sonoran Desert Guided Hike (invigorating and informative hike at the Loews Ventana Canyon Trail)
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM: SEA Golf Scramble (Loews Ventana Canyon Course)
8:30 PM - TBD: Game Night at Casino Del Sol
For questions and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Megan Wright at Megan@sealabor.com
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is a luxury hotel in Tucson, AZ, located in the scenic Catalina Foothills. It features beautiful desert views, relaxing spa treatments, and a peaceful atmosphere. The design is inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, with unique touches like natural stone and open spaces. Members can enjoy stargazing, a quiet adults-only pool, golf and direct access to dessert hiking trails.
