Idaho Water Garden and Koi Society
2026 PNKCA Conference
The Journey of Koi
May 29th-31st 2026
Meridian Idaho
Welcome KOI Keepers! The Pacific Northwest Koi Club Association (PNKCA) brings koi enthusiasts together from across the region to learn from leading koi experts nationwide. The conference provides hands-on education, shared knowledge, and community- all focused-on koi. If you love koi and want to learn more, come join us!
Agenda
Friday- May 29th
9:00am - Vendor Setup
10:00am - Registration opens
Workshops (some are concurrent):
*Things you can do to be a Better Koi
Keeper - KOI International
*The Art of Koi
*Build a Bonsai - requested
*Koi Quality and Anatomy
Welcome Reception appetizers at the
hotel and open bar
Sunday- May 31st
Pond Tour of five of the most beautiful
ponds in the Treasure Valley and a
sack lunch at Victory Gardens
Conference closes
Saturday- May 30th
Welcome Sponsor Recognitions, Club Introductions
*Keynote: Mr. Taro Kodama
Workshops
*Koi Health - Dr. Robert Martinez, Certified Aquatic Veterinarian
*Koi Nutrition
*More Than Just Koi: Plants That Complete The Pond
*Wagyu Steak Demonstration
by Dave Yasuda
Happy Hour/ Silent Auction
Dinner and Awards
Dessert and Live Auction
Note: Additional details for the workshops is to be provided as details are confirmed.
Keynote Speaker
Mr. Taro Kodama from Kodama Koi Farm
Oahu, Hawaii
Early Bird Registration Coming Soon
