The ICA Voyage 2027 is built around a simple idea: the most valuable industry conversations happen when people have the time and space to engage.
Over five days aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, ICA members will experience approximately 18 hours of focused programming thoughtfully balanced across three dedicated conference days—leaving plenty of time to enjoy the ship, explore our ports of call, and connect with colleagues in a more relaxed setting.
This isn't a conference where you rush from session to session.
It's a chance to learn, exchange ideas, ask questions, and continue conversations long after the scheduled sessions end.
A Sneak Peek at What We’re Planning
The ICA Voyage agenda is taking shape—with 18 hours of focused programming featuring speakers, industry panels and candid peer-to-peer conversations built around the issues, opportunities and everyday challenges that matter most to independent exhibitors.
Serious content. Practical ideas. Plenty of conversation. And yes, plenty of time to enjoy the ship, too.
Real-world leadership lessons through the lens of the movies.
Practical ways independent theatres can put AI to work.
Marketing, social media, loyalty, customer data and driving frequency.
Film buying, terms, holds, licensing, delivery and everything that happens behind the screen.
What’s changing, what’s noise—and what independent exhibitors should be watching.
Technology, entertainment, hospitality and the moviegoing experience of tomorrow.
Candid owner-to-owner conversations about the business of running a theatre:
Where Are You Making Money Today? • Delegate & Elevate • Where Should the Next Dollar Go? • Getting the Bank to Say Yes
Practical ideas from the people running theatres every day:
Operational Hacks: What’s Working? • What Is Our Ownership Group Thinking? • Local Marketing: What’s Actually Working? • Customer Service Can Be a Superpower
And we’re just getting started. We’ll be adding speakers, panelists and programming as Voyage gets closer, with the full agenda, session descriptions and schedule coming well before we set sail.
Learn together. Share ideas. Build relationships. And have some fun along the way.
Industry insights, ICA updates, and conversations addressing the trends shaping the future of theatrical exhibition.
Smaller group conversations designed to encourage participation, idea sharing, and practical solutions around real-world operating challenges.
Open conversations among exhibitors sharing experiences, best practices, and lessons learned.
Updates on ICA programs, advocacy efforts, Marketplace opportunities, and member resources.
Insights from ICA partners and suppliers bringing new solutions, technologies, and services to help independent exhibitors operate more effectively.
Unstructured opportunities for members to ask questions, share perspectives, and discuss the issues impacting their businesses.
The ICA Voyage agenda is intentionally designed with balance in mind.
Mornings may begin with thought-provoking conversations and educational sessions. Afternoons may include smaller discussions, networking opportunities, or time to enjoy the ship and destinations. Evenings provide the perfect setting for shared meals and informal conversations with fellow members.
Because some of the best ideas happen outside the meeting room.