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NACA Winston-Salem

8 – 10 October 2026 + Add to calendar Winston-Salem, NC Benton Convention Center

NACA® Winston-Salem · Oct. 8-10, 2026
Create college communities where everyone belongs

Get ready for the latest in Campus Activities at the NACA Winston-Salem Conference! Attend a NACA Conference for purposeful learning, meaningful connection, and engaging entertainment that you can try before you buy!

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

Looking to help bring the conference experience to life? Apply to be a part of the stage crew or volunteer on-site.

New and Returning in 2026 & 2027:
  • New Interactive Pre-Conference Session on Thursday afternoon, offering a glimpse into the new NACA L.A.B. conference model coming in the fall of 2027.
  • More networking and social time to make meaningful connections.
  • More Offstage Performances and Sponsored Immersive Experiences, showcasing product and equipment demonstrations.
  • Return of 2-block Featured Sessions.
  • Return of a 30-minute Mini Educational Sessions during Educational Block 3, focused on student presentations.
  • Return of the "People's Choice Showcase" voted on by attendees prior to the conference.
Full Registration

  Full Conference Access. Includes lunch on Friday and dinner on Saturday.

Members Schools & Associates

  • Early by Aug. 27: $345*
  • Regular by Sept. 10: $395*
  • Late: $445*

    *With hotel discount

Non-Member Schools

  • Early by Aug. 27: $480*
  • Regular by Sept. 10: $565*
  • Late: $645*

    *With hotel discount

Conference Hotel Block Requirement

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.

Day Passes

Purchase either Friday (includes Thursday night) or Saturday. Multiple days may not be purchased.

Member Schools & Associates

  • Early by Aug. 27: $190
  • Regular by Sept. 10: $210
  • Late: $230

Non-Member Schools

  • Early by Aug. 27: $230
  • Regular by Sept. 10: $260
  • Late: $290
Site Info
Benton Convention Center

301 W 5th St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101