Performing & Exhibiting

If you wish to attend one or more conferences for any reason, you must be a regional or national associate member for the 2026-27 membership year. Visit our membership site to find out which membership is best for you.

• National Associate members can exhibit and submit to showcase at all NACA Conferences, as well as NACA Live. 
• Regional Associate members can only exhibit and submit to showcase at one (1) NACA conference per the membership year (May 1-April 30).

For each act you submit, you will need a bio, photo, pricing and other important information.

Use this Showcase Application Prep Resource to prepare this information. 

Not planning to showcase? You can skip ahead to Step 4!

This is where you specify the performance material you'd like the selection committee to review, which conferences you're submitting for, and which types of showcases you'd like to be considered for. Be sure to review our updated showcase categories before submitting. 

Application Fee: $180
Apply to showcase

Deadlines:

• NACA Winston-Salem: July 9
• NACA Hartford: August 6
• NACA Santa Clara: August 13
• NACA St. Paul: January 7, 2027

If you're planning to attend a NACA Conference, you must secure at least one (1) Exhibit Booth in the Campus Activities Marketplace and at least one (1) Full Registration for each conference you wish to attend. 

• Exhibit Booth
• Registration

Exhibit Booth

Exhibit booth:

• NACA Winston-Salem: $420
  • Includes 10' x 10' Booth (8' back drape and 3' side drape), ID sign, 6' table with skirt, 2 chairs, trash can
• NACA Hartford: $435
  • Includes 10' x 10' Booth (8' back drape and 3' side drape), ID sign, 6' table with skirt, 2 chairs, trash can
•  Santa Clara: $435
  • 10' x 10' Booth (no drape, no ID sign), 6' table, 2 chairs, Trash can
• St. Paul: $420
  • Includes 10' x 10' Booth (8' back drape and 3' side drape), ID sign, 8' table with skirt, 2 chairs, shared trash can

Remember: There are No Booth Demo Fees!

Attraction space: $5 per sq. ft.

• Only available at NACA Hartford
• If you'd like to purchase Attraction Space, contact Member Relations.

Make sure you've read the rules of the marketplace to understand what is and isn't permitted. If you're planning to do demonstrations of any kind (close-up magic, etc.), you'll indicate that on the booth information form you'll receive in your booth purchase confirmation email and need to ensure you have the proper insurance and permissions, if needed. Questions about this? Contact Toire Vince at the NACA Office.

Booth Purchases & Selection

Booths are purchased through event registration and then booth selection occurs in our exhibitor platform. In the exhibitor platform, you’ll be able to view available booths, potential neighboring exhibitors, confirm exhibitor details, and more. More information on Booth Purchasing & Selection here.

Booth sales open on:

• June 1 – 20+ year members
• June 3 – 10+ year members
• June 5 – All members

Marketplace Booth Floor Plans:

• NACA Winston-Salem
• NACA Hartford
• NACA Santa Clara
• NACA St. Paul

 

 

 

 

Registration

A minimum of one (1) Full Registration is required for each company exhibiting in the Campus Activities Marketplace for each conference. Day passes are also available.

Click on the conference below to visit the conference page to register (starting June 1):

NACA Winston-Salem

Oct. 8-10 2026 in Winston-Salem, NC

Register

NACA Hartford

Nov. 5-7, 2026 in Hartford, CT

Register

NACA Santa Clara

Nov. 12-14, 2026 in NACA Santa Clara (CA)

Register

NACA St. Paul

NACA St. Paul (MN) - Apr. 8-10, 2027

Register

 

All registered delegates of the event are expected to stay inside the conference hotel block. If you do not stay in the conference hotel, or you choose to book outside of the block, you should choose the Non-Discounted Registration fee, which is $100 more per full conference registration. If the discounted fee is paid and you do not stay in the block, a $100 registration fee will be assessed post event.

If you are not booking a hotel due to your close proximity to the conference site or other unique circumstances, or are not able to secure rooms using the booking link, please email [email protected] to avoid being assessed this fee. Hotel reservations should be made using the booking link on the NACA website by the reservation deadline listed.

Hotels & Travel

Presenting is an excellent opportunity, as you share expertise and demonstrate knowledge on topics relevant to students, school staff, and associates.

Upcoming ed session proposal deadlines for 2026-27:

• NACA Winston-Salem: July 30
• NACA Hartford: August 27
• NACA Santa Clara: September 3
• NACA St. Paul: January 28, 2027

Learn more about & submit Ed Session Proposals.

We are excited to roll out various conference sponsorship opportunities for associate members. These opportunities are designed to be highly visible and intentional to assist associate members with growing their business and exposure to NACA school members. Learn more about Conference Sponsorships.

Updates for 2026-27:

• New Sound Bites Showcase sponsorships: two 15-minute performance sessions on Friday morning
• New Wellness sesshion sponsorships: a 30-minute program on Friday or Saturday morning for programs including, yoga, mindfulness, sound baths, zumba, etc