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NACA Live

13 – 16 February 2026 Columbus, OH Greater Columbus Convention Center
Overview
2026 NACA Live in Columbus, OH
Feb. 13-16, 2026

This isn't just a conference, it's NACA Live! The Best in Campus Activities. NACA Live, the reimagined national convention experience, is coming to Columbus on Feb. 13-16, 2026. Join hundreds of schools, artists, agencies, and businesses as we come together to showcase the best in Campus Activities. At NACA Live you will discover inclusive learning opportunities, build meaningful connections, expand your network, and participate in engaging entertainment that transforms college communities.

Artist, agent, or vendor? Learn more about showcasing & exhibiting.

Need help justifying your attendance? Use the Justification Letter and ROI Toolkit to build your case.

Looking to help bring the NACA Live experience to life? Apply to be a part of the Stage Crew.

What Can I Expect?
  • New! Sunday Game Show Night featuring highly interactive entertainment experiences for students and Sunday Fun Night for campus staff & associates to benefit the NACA Foundation
  • New! Dedicated Roundtables time to focus in on peer-to-peer learning & networking
  • New! Welcome Lounge featuring all-day activations, registration, and the business hub
  • Learn from educational opportunities via 2 keynotes, ed sessions, workshops, speakers, round tables, and affinity spaces
  • Pre-conference Sessions & Professional Development Brunch to deep dive into educational topics
  • Access to the Campus Activities Marketplace full of exhibitors & vendors
  • Multiple on-stage showcases and off-stage experiences featuring the best acts, programs, and services to bring to your campus
  • Earn Continuing Education (CE) credits towards your Certified Student Affairs Educator core & Campus Activities specialty certifications
  • Expanded registration options (early, regular, and late) to help you save more when you register earlier
  • Requirement to stay within the contracted hotels (see pg. 5 of Registration & Event policies or the hotels & travel page)

  • Associates: New booth options to better serve your exhibiting needs

 

Full Registration

3+ Days. Includes Friday Night Welcome Reception.

  • Members (Schools, Associates, Affiliates)
    • Early by Jan. 2: $535
    • Regular by Jan. 16: $615
    • Late: $665
  • Non-Member Schools
    • Early by Jan. 2: $765
    • Regular by Jan. 16: $845
    • Late: $925

Add Ons:

  • The Forum for Student Organization Advisors
  • The Forum for Student Leaders
  • Professional Development Brunch
 
Day Passes

Access on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. Multiple days may be purchased.

  • Members (Schools, Associates, Affiliates)
    • Early by Jan. 2: $215
    • Regular by Jan. 16: $235
    • Late: $250
  • Non-Member Schools
    • Early by Jan. 2: $320
    • Regular by Jan. 16: $350
    • Late: $380

Add Ons:

  • The Forum for Student Organization Advisors
  • The Forum for Student Leaders
  • Professional Development Brunch

 
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NACA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide Continuing Education (CE) credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEdTM). Programs that qualify for CE credit in this program are clearly identified. NACA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program. 

NACA is proud to be the first organization approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to offer CE credits!

 

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2026 NACA Live will be held Feb. 13-16, 2026 in Columbus, OH.
More details will be available later this fall.