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: Reserve your room at the group rate of $249 a night by clicking here
Register for SEA Labor Forum: Buy Your Tickets Here!

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Tentative Schedule

Tuesday, February 3rd – Day 1
4:00 PM - 6:00PM: 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 - 1:00PM: Lunch
‍1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: DOL, DOS, DHS/USCIS Government Insights (invitations extended to our government officials)
‍2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Worker Relations and Facilitation Best Practices (hear from top worker facilitators)
‍6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: SEPAC Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: SEPAC Dinner Reception and Live Auction

Thursday, February 5th – Day 3
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
‍9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Wage and Hour Audit Readiness (hear from current and former DOL Wage and Hour officials)
‍10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: H-2B Employer’s Playbook (best practices for H-2B employers)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: H-2B Now: Current Events Panel (review of recent rules, overcoming ICE scrutiny, and administration trends)
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM: Closing Remarks
‍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.