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NACA Live

February 19 - 22, 2027 Columbus, OH Greater Columbus Convention Center
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Registration and other information will be available in September 2026. 

Overview
2027 NACA Live in Columbus, OH · Feb. 19-22, 2027
The best in Campus Activities

This isn't just a conference, it's NACA Live! NACA Live, the reimagined national convention experience, is coming to Columbus on Feb. 19-22, 2027. 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.

Share your knowledge, skills, and expertise with fellow NACA members. Submit an ed session.

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 Welcome Reception format on Friday night at the Greater Columbus Convention Center

  • NEW Sunday night Ohio State Union NACA Takeover featuring an off-site event for conference delegates

  • NEW Professional Development Hub for school attendees featuring resume reviews, a job board and more

  • RETURN of the NACA Live Welcome Lounge featuring all-day activations, registration, and the business hub

  • Learn from educational opportunities, including keynotes, ed sessions, workshops, speakers, roundtables, and affinity spaces

  • Pre-conference Sessions 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

  • 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. 8: $555*
    • Regular by Jan. 22: $635*
    • Late: $715*
  • Non-Member Schools
    • Early by Jan. 8: $790*
    • Regular by Jan. 22: $870*
    • Late: $950*

*With hotel discount

Add Ons:

  • The Forum for Student Organization Advisors
  • The Forum for Student Leaders
  • Hazing Prevention One-Day Power Course
 
Day Passes

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

  • Members (Schools, Associates, Affiliates)
    • Early by Jan. 8: $225
    • Regular by Jan. 22: $245
    • Late: $265
  • Non-Member Schools
    • Early by Jan. 8: $330
    • Regular by Jan. 22: $360
    • Late: $390

Add Ons:

  • The Forum for Student Organization Advisors
  • The Forum for Student Leaders
  • Hazing Prevention One-Day Power Course