Frequently
Asked
Questions

WHAT ARE THE DATES?

May 11 - 14, 2026

what is the location?

Everything will be held at Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, VA.

what airport should we fly in to?

• Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD): 20 minutes away

• Charlottesville-Albemarle (CHO): 1 hour away

• Washington-Dulles (IAD): 1 hour, 45 minutes away

• Reagan National (DCA): 2 hours, 15 minutes away

• Richmond International (RIC): 2 hours away

what’s included with Each Registration?

• The welcome party dinner (May 11th)

• All sessions

• Breakfast and lunch for each session day.

What’s not included:

• Hotel room reservation and any associated hotel fees.

• Any meals not included above.

what will the sessions cover?

Tentative sessions (still subject to change) are as follows:

Workflow Deep Dives: Real-World Architecture

We’ll walk through how successful teams actually structure their workflows, from initial intake to final settlement, and how those workflows change based on volume, vertical, and team size.

Technology Mastery: Efficiency Over Everything

This isn’t about knowing where buttons live. It’s about using the platform in a way that saves time and reduces friction. We’ll focus on cutting unnecessary steps, minimizing rework, and building cleaner, faster processes your team can rely on.

Strategy and Scale: The Business of Auctions

Thrive goes beyond software. We’ll dig into the bigger operational questions auction owners are wrestling with, including staffing, marketing efficiency, and how to position your company to grow and compete in your market over the next several years.

AI as a Force Multiplier

No hype. Just real use cases. Learn how the BidWrangler team and other clients are using AI today to speed up cataloging, improve search visibility, and get more done without adding headcount.

The Roadmap: 2025 Retrospective and 2026 Vision

We’ll review the tools we released in 2025 and talk honestly about how they’re meant to be used to drive efficiency and profit. Then we’ll share what’s coming in 2026 so you can plan ahead and align your business goals with where the platform is headed.

The Thrive Promise

You won’t leave overwhelmed. You’ll leave with clear systems, better habits, and practical ideas you can start using as soon as you’re back in the office.

what is the agenda?

The tentative agenda is as follows: 

Monday, May 11

• Evening Welcome Party

Tuesday, May 12

• Full conference day

Wednesday, May 13

• Full conference day

Thursday, May 14

• One session: “The Roadmap: 2025 Retrospective and 2026 Vision”

• Depart