At the 2026 Visitor Experience Conference, we will gather in Philadelphia as many have before to discuss, engage, and learn. In a time when life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are under constant threat and there are those who seek to inhibit the sharing of knowledge, it is our responsibility as the keepers of culture to come together and ensure that the future of our field is bright. As more are silenced every day, now is the time to stand up and be heard. Come to Philadelphia and share your ideas, collaborate with your colleagues, and discuss how we the people can help form a more perfect union.