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NACSACon 2026

Annual Leadership Conference

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM (CDT) to Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM (CDT)

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

Event Details

Join us October 27-29 in Nashville, Tennessee as we “balance the equation” of agency, accountability, and excellence. NACSACon 2026 is YOUR venue for support, empowerment, and connection in your work to ensure quality public education for all.  

Registration Rates
 RATE  MEMBER  NON-MEMBER
Early Bird (May 26 - July 31)  $685  $835 
 Regular Rate (August 1 – October 24)  $785  $935 
Single Day:  Wednesday $400 $475
Single Day: Thursday $400 $475

Wednesday single day attendees may join the Welcome Reception on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Thursday single day attendees may join the Closing Reception on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

NACSA members save $150 on NACSACon 2026 registration. Please be sure to pay your membership renewal fee prior to registering to take advantage of the discount. Your organization can renew or join here.


Policies & Protocols 

All conference attendees are required to review and adhere to the following policies:  


Authorizing 101

Are you new to authorizing? Check out the pre-conference Authorizing 101 Workshop to learn authorizing fundamentals and maximize your NACSACon experience from day one. The session will take place on October 27, 2026 from 12:30p - 4:45p CT at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Registration is required and seats are limited.


Questions?

For more information, visit https://nacsacon.com/ or email conference@qualitycharters.org 

Agenda

October 27
12:00 PM - 4:45 PM Pre-Conference Meetings
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Conference Begins
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Welcome Reception Light refreshments will be provided.
October 28
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Keynote Presentation Details forthcoming.
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM Social Events
October 29
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Closing Reception Offsite; transportation provided. Light refreshments will be provided.
7:00 PM Conference Ends

Hotel Accommodations

NACSACon 2026 will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. To book your accommodations, please follow this link to book. The the deadline to book is October 5, 2026.

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center