The AGA Expert Roundtable Sessions: A NEW way to learn—practical, interactive and built for real-world success!
September 28, 2026
The American Glamping Association is introducing brand-new Expert Roundtable Sessions at Glamping Show Americas 2026. This will be a hands-on, interactive learning experience designed to meet the needs of today’s aspiring and established glamping operators.
Instead of traditional conference presentations, delegates will dive into focused sessions led by industry experts, with time to ask real questions, explore real challenges and connect with peers facing the same decisions.
Designed for Operators Who Want to Move
from Inspiration to Implementation
Building a profitable, sustainable business requires navigating a complex mix of regulations, finance, operations and guest experience. These new roundtable sessions give attendees the chance to address the realities of launching or scaling a glamping business, guided by professionals who work in these areas every day.
Learn Exactly What You Need to Know—Not the Generic, High-Level Version
Each roundtable zone zeroes in on one of the most important building blocks of a successful glamping project, such as:
Site Planning
Explore layouts that support both guest experience and operational efficiency.
- Bathrooms & Infrastructure: Balance zoning, budget and design and understand what truly drives ADR.
- Permitting: Demystify local vs. state processes and learn how others have successfully navigated them.
- Wastewater Solutions: Avoid the most common (and costly) pitfalls in rural and off-grid wastewater planning.
This session will explore the many layers of site planning in a collaborative environment. Using real world case studies we will study guest experience, operational efficiency, infrastructure, budget impact and how site planning can drive ADR. In addition to the working studies, we will help demystify local vs state authorities, common wastewater issues and an overview of critical path items during due diligence.
Business Planning
Build an investable business plan with realistic assumptions and long-term viability. Clarify your long-term goals and learn what separates passion projects from profitable ones. Plan your exit strategy, visualize your lifestyle.
Financing
Understand what lenders actually look for, and how real operators have secured debt financing for their sites. Looking at alternative and new types of finance currently being used in the industry.
Marketing Essentials
What to outsource, what to handle internally and how to prioritize budgets at different stages. Discover how AI can streamline marketing, guest communication and day-to-day operations. Discuss influencer marketing.
Built for Conversation, Not Lectures
The workshop format ensures meaningful engagement, including:
- More opportunities to ask questions
- Guided discussions with experts
- Practical scenario-based conversations
- Peer-to-peer learning with operators at similar stages
- A relaxed, supportive environment where delegates can speak openly
This is business development that meets people where they are, whether
they’re early in the planning process or scaling an existing site.
A Powerful Networking Catalyst
Roundtables bring entrepreneurs and experts together in a more personal way. Delegates meet people dealing with the same hurdles, share ideas, form partnerships and gain the confidence that comes from learning alongside others who understand the journey.
Your Clearest Path from Idea to Action
Ultimately, the new AGA Expert Roundtable Day is built around one core goal: