World Service Business Convention (WSBC) 2026

Information for attendees

• Hotel accommodations are not included with your FA Convention registration and must be booked separately. Use this link to book your room at the hotel, or call 978-777-2500 and use the code FA6 to book a discounted room. Reservations must be made before April 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. The room accommodations and all convention events/activities/meals take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923. 
• All guest rooms are equipped with mini-refrigerators and microwaves. A limited number of full-size refrigerators and microwaves will also be available in the hotel hospitality suites throughout the weekend.
• Cancellation Policy: All room cancellations must be made directly with the DoubleTree by Hilton. The FA Office does not process or manage hotel room cancellations.
• Meal Plan: We provide only one food plan for the Business Convention. Members that choose not to buy the food plan are welcome to bring their own food and eat in the hospitality suites provided by the hotel. If you are planning to arrive past 7:00pm on Friday, May 29, please arrange for your own meal, as the hotel will not serve latecomers. Note you will not be allowed to change your meal plan after you have paid/registered.
• VIEW DRAFT MEAL PLAN

Refund Policy

Refunds will be made only if REQUESTED BY EMAIL to the FA World Service Office BY April 28, 2026. No changes can be made to meal plan purchases after April 28, 2026. Any registration or meal plan change that results in a refund will incur a charge of $10.

2026 Motions

• Meeting Requirements
• Meeting Duration 
• Pilot 60-Minute Meeting Format
• Direction to WSB to Draft Permanent 60-Minute Format
• Technology Contact
• Motion to Increase Maximum Annual Contributions and One-Time Bequests to FA

WSB Officer & Chair Applications

Read the applications for Officers & Chairs here.

The following WSI Board positions are up for election in 2026:

• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Bylaws
• Connection
• Convention Planning
• Office
• Traditions Review

For reference, please review the WSI Officer and Committee Chair Position Responsibilities.

Questions

If you have any questions, please send an email to convention@foodaddicts.org

Documents

• World Service Conference (WSC) Member Manual
• WSI Officer and Committee Chair Position Responsibilities
• Document 7: Service Positions-Description of Responsibilities
• Document 8: From a Traditions Perspective