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FDCC Meetings - Looking Ahead
climbing arena. If it’s raining
or the kids have the wiggles,
this place has you covered
with wall-to-wall trampolines
(including a free jump area just
for toddlers under 3), a ninja-
warrior style obstacle course,
foam pits, and climbing walls.
From climbing castle walls to
dancing with dolphins, you will
create lasting memories as a
family, whether you’re picnicking
under palace ruins or giggling
over who had the messiest ice
cream face (which...by the way...
is phenomenally delicious!). You
will find the city to be safe and easy
to navigate with kids in tow. By the
end of your stay, you might just
agree that this vibrant city beats any
theme park in delivering authentic,
varied, and enthusiastic family fun.
So, pack your bags – and maybe an
extra one for all those tile souvenirs
and sea-life plushies – and get ready
to explore Lisbon with your FDCC
Colleagues and their families while
hand-in-hand with your little (and
not-so-little) ones.
Our Parties will Offer the Best of
Old and New
•
The President’s Reception at
the Palácio de Queluz – We will
experience royal Portugal at one
of the nation’s most exquisite
palaces, often referred to as
“Portugal’s Versailles.” We will
have the opportunity to tour
the palace before we reconnect
in the manicured gardens
for cocktails and dine in the
resplendent Hall of Mirrors.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to touch the face
of history as we celebrate our
Lisbon adventure together in
this iconic venue.
•
Closing Gala at SUD Lisboa
– We will end the week in style
at Lisbon’s premier riverfront
venue with stunning views,
gourmet cuisine, and electric
entertainment that captures
the vibrant, colorful spirit of the
city.
A Culinary Not-So-Hidden Gem
Named 2024 Best Culinary
Destination in Europe at the World
Culinary Awards, Lisbon bested
Barcelona, Copenhagen, and
Paris for this first-time honor in
2024! Lisbon boasts a remarkable
number of Michelin-starred
restaurants-17 in the city as of 2025.
Notable Michelin-starred venues
include Alma, Belcanto, Arkhe,
and Grenache, reflecting Lisbon’s
diverse and high-quality culinary
scene. From fresh seafood to
world-class wines, Lisbon’s culinary
scene is both accessible and
elevated. We enjoyed a wide range
of restaurants, from a leisurely
luncheon in a sunlit plaza, to in a
dinner in one of the best restaurants
in the City. They were all fantastic –
regardless of the decidedly different
price points
Lisbon is safe, clean, welcoming,
and walkable. Lisbon invites you
to slow down (ask us about our
efforts to get coffee and tea to go),
soak it in, and savor the moment—
making it the perfect backdrop
for reflection, inspiration, and
connection.
Join us in Lisbon in 2026, where
every moment is a piece of history,
and every experience is a memory
in the making.
Lee M. Hall is a Partner with Jenkins
Fenstermaker, PLLC of Huntington, West
Virginia; an FDCC Senior Director; and
Convention Chair of the 2026 Annual
Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal.
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