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ISSA VEO Conference Heads to Dallas During National Hispanic Heritage Month

Second annual event at Renaissance Dallas Hotel on Sept. 28-29, 2026 will connect Hispanic professionals across the cleaning and facility solutions industries.

ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, announced that registration is open for the 2026 ISSA VEO Conference (Visión. Empeño. Oportunidad.), returning Sept. 28-29, 2026 at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel in Dallas, TX.

Hosted during National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Dallas gathering will convene leaders, entrepreneurs and rising professionals committed to advancing Hispanic representation across the cleaning and facility solutions industries.

“Hispanic professionals represent the heart of our industry,” said ISSA Executive Director Kim Althoff. “Bringing VEO to Dallas during National Hispanic Heritage Month gives us an even stronger platform to celebrate the community while investing in the leaders, innovators, and business owners who will continue shaping our industry for generations to come.”

Headlining this year’s program is keynote speaker Cherian Thomas, head of global brand partnerships at T-Mobile. Attendees will also experience interactive workshops, bilingual education, networking, the prestigious Visionario Award presentation and the celebratory VEO Gala on Sept. 29.

ISSA chief engagement officer Karina Neff and Karina Villaseñor, vice president of human resources at 4M Building Solutions and 2025 VEO Visionario Award Winner, will cohost the 2026 VEO Conference.

“The energy and connections created during last year’s inaugural conference demonstrated just how important this community is,” Neff said. “This year’s conference builds on that momentum by delivering even more opportunities to learn, connect and inspire one another. VEO is helping shape a stronger, more representative future for our industry.”

Sponsored by CleanBoss Pro, Rubbermaid Commercial Products and Tork, the program begins Monday, Sept. 28, with a conference kickoff, half-day workshop sessions and a networking reception.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, features full-day workshop sessions featuring leaders from across the cleaning and facility solutions space and a closing gala celebration. 

Early-bird pricing is available through Aug. 14 here.

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