99th National FFA Convention & Expo to return to Indianapolis Oct. 21–24, 2026, FFA says

The National FFA Organization said in a press release dated 2026-10-08 that the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo will return to Indianapolis Oct. 21–24, 2026, with events at the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana State Fairgrounds and local hotels. The group said more than 70,000 members, advisors and supporters are expected and estimated the event will bring about $40 million to Indianapolis.

FFA’s announcement and the official convention schedule list program details: the Expo Hall opens Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m., and the convention concludes Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24 with the election of the new National FFA Officer Team and an American Degree Ceremony/Seventh General Session at 1:30 p.m. The press release also says 5,816 American FFA Degrees and 236 Honorary American FFA Degrees will be awarded, an estimated 3,240 delegates and students will serve 27 local nonprofits, keynote speakers include Scott McKain and Reagan Pugh, and FFA Live! will stream full coverage. The FFA press release states the National FFA Convention & Expo will continue in Indianapolis through at least 2040.

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