General Information

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

PGA Volunteers

Enhance your meeting experience by becoming a Program General Arrangements (PGA) volunteer. Network and make new friends from around the world while assisting in vital roles to help make the MDRT Global Conference a positive experience for fellow attendees. Learn more and sign up for one of six task forces when you register for the meeting.

PGA Volunteer Kickoff

Volunteers must attend the PGA Kickoff on Saturday, August 22, at 4:00 p.m., so plan to arrive in Sydney in time to hear a special presentation, receive important details regarding your assignment and meet others on your team. All volunteers must be MDRT members. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Who can attend the 2026 MDRT Global Conference?
A: The conference is open to MDRT members, the MDRT Center for Field Leadership members and qualifying members of the MDRT Academy. It is the only global MDRT event that welcomes nonmember financial advisors.
Q: Can nonmember advisors attend other MDRT events, such as the MDRT Annual Meeting?
A: Nonmembers are not eligible to attend the MDRT Annual Meeting. However, regional MDRT Days and events may be open to nonmembers at the discretion of each region.
Q: Some companies’ budgets are already set for 2026, which may limit their ability to send nonmembers to the 2026 MDRT Global Conference. Will they have the ability to send nonmember advisors to future Global Conferences?
A: Yes, MDRT plans to welcome nonmembers to future Global Conferences and recommends that companies plan and budget accordingly.
Q: What are the MDRT Company Awards?
A: To honor companies for their involvement and support, MDRT is launching a new awards program during the 2026 MDRT Global Conference. MDRT will bestow several honors exclusively during the Global Conference Main Platform.
Q: How will the award-winning companies be determined?
A: MDRT will identify winners based on data compiled in its exclusive 2026 Company Rankings report to be released in July 2026. More details about the awards will be announced at that time.
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