2026 NAFCC National Annual Conference

Building Bridges, Raising Voices, Shaping Futures

July 16-18, 2026 | Chicago, IL

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Schedule of Events

This schedule is a general overview and subject to change.

Pre-conference sessions are not included in the conference registration price.
For a detailed workshop schedule please download the WHOVA APP!

Pre-Conference

Pre-registration is required.

Wednesday, July 15th, 2026

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pre-Conference Workshops
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pre-Conference Workshops

Thursday, July 16th, 2026

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Opens
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Opening Keynote Speaker
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Workshop Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Workshop Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Workshop Breakout Sessions
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Leaders Shaping Leaders Graduation Cohort III
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM Leaders Shaping Leaders Gallery Walk Cohort III
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Exhibit Hall Celebration with Cookies and Music

Friday, July 17th, 2026

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Plenary Session
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Workshop Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday Evening “Toast to Quality”

Saturday, July 18th, 2026

7:00 AM – 02:00 PM Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Workshop Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Exhibit Hall Networking, Meet the NAFCC crew (Raffles, music, dancing, giveaways and so much more)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday Awards Luncheon & Special Performance
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Closing Plenary Panel