May 26 – 29, 2026

The 2026 IRF Invitational

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale Arizona

The 2026 Invitational will take place at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale Arizona, May 26 – 29, 2026. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has been honored with the 2025 Readers’ Choice Award: Best Resort in the Southwest from Condé Nast Traveler.

Watch the video below to get a preview of all the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has to offer. Jack Miller, Regional Vice President and General Manager at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess introduces the stunning property and welcomes the IRF to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess – with some help from Bixby!

The IRF Invitational is the premier industry event dedicated to education and networking. This exclusive event provides over 500 invited attendees with direct exposure to the industry’s preeminent voices and applicable analysis of the IRF’s research. The IRF’s noteworthy education programming will feature industry experts, a compelling keynote, IRF research, and collaborative discussion groups. Spend time with your industry peers and build connections during exciting destination activities and interactive networking activations.

Are you interested in attending an IRF event as an invited buyer? 

To ensure top-quality networking, all potential invited buyer attendees must have an application on file before receiving an invitation to the event. To find out more, and to submit your attendee qualification form, click here.

Thank you to our 2026 Host Partners