New York State AFL-CIO 2026 COPE Convention Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, August 25th
| 2:00 PM | Registration opens | Main Entrance Albany Capital Center |
| 5:30 PM | Political Mobilization Training Registration required | NYS AFL-CIO Albany Office 100 S Swan Street |
| 6:00 PM | Registration closes | |
| 7:00 PM | Capital District Area Labor Federation Welcome Reception | The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 79 N Pearl Street |
Wednesday, August 26th
All events take place at the Albany Capital Center.
| 7:00 AM | Registration Opens | Main Entrance |
| 7:00-9:30 AM | Concessions Open for Breakfast | Level 2 |
| 9:30 AM | General Session Begins | Level 2, Multipurpose Room |
| Honor Guard | ||
| Pledge | ||
| National Anthem | ||
| Invocation | ||
| Moment of Silence | ||
| Credentials Report | ||
| Rules Report | ||
| Introduction of Executive Council | ||
| President's Address | ||
| Guest Speaker | ||
| Congressional Endorsements Begin | ||
| Guest Speakers | ||
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Recess Begins | |
| 12:00 PM | Deadline to Enter Volunteer Pledge Raffle | Take the pledge to enter the drawing Must be present during afternoon session to claim prize |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Concessions Open for Lunch | Level 2 |
| 1:30 PM | General Session Resumes | Level 2, Multipurpose Room |
| Guest Speakers | ||
| Volunteer Pledge Raffle Winner Announced | ||
| Congressional Endorsements Resume | ||
| Guest Speaker | ||
| State Senate Endorsements Begin | ||
| State Assembly Endorsements Begin | ||
| Adjourn | ||
| End of Session until 6:00 PM | Concessions close | Level 2 |