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NACA Live

13 – 16 February 2026 + Add to calendar Columbus, OH Greater Columbus Convention Center

Onsite Initiatives

 Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a NACA veteran, you are welcome to participate in these exciting opportunities!

Mascot Parade

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Bring your school or programming board mascot to Columbus and join the NACA Live Mascot Parade! It’s one of our most spirited traditions — and a great way to show off your campus pride while bringing smiles to attendees from across the country.

Sign up your mascot here!

Advisor Prep Virtual Meet Up

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Calling all advisors… don’t miss our Advisor Preparation Virtual Meet Up on January 28, 2026 at 1pm ET. Learn how to help your students navigate the conference, maximize educational and business opportunities, and get the most from the NACA Live experience.

Registration link coming soon

School Swap

Bring small swag items, giveaways, or goodies that represent your campus (think stickers, buttons, pens, or branded merch). During the conference, you’ll have the chance to trade items with other schools, make connections, and take home creative ideas and mementos from campuses across the country.

Pre-Conference Tour: The Ohio State Union

Kick off your conference experience with a behind-the-scenes look at The Ohio State University Union, one of the most vibrant student centers in the nation. Learn how space design, programming, and leadership intersect to build campus community.

Registration link coming soon

Pin Trading

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Start designing now! Pin trading is a fun, low-stress way to connect with other schools, share your campus identity, and bring home some one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Be sure to pack plenty of pins to swap and keep an eye out for exclusive NACA Live 2026 pins available in the Marketplace — supplies are limited!

 

World of Ideas

Connect with students from across campus. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn about different parts of campus life. Bring your ideas and be ready to collaborate. This is your chance to shape the conversation.

Service Opportunity : Sew4Service

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Give back with NACA through several service opportunities before and during the conference! Sew4Service is an Ohio based non-profit organization that will be hosting a service project during registration on Friday, February 13th. Join our team in making no sew tie blankets that will be donated to a local Columbus charity. 

Get a jump start on your spring cleaning! If your organization or department has a surplus of supplies that you are willing to donate, Sew4Service will also be taking supply donations. Please see the below list for possible items to be donated:

  • Fabric
  • Yarn, thread, embroidery floss
  • Buttons, Zippers, Pins 
  • Scissors
  • Storage bins