Conference detail

2026 Communications School & Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards

Organized by National Association of Government Communicators

NAGC's Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communi...

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Dates: May 11-13, 2026
Location: Greater Palm Springs, CA
Deadline: May 6, 2026
Attendees: 300
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About this conference

NAGC's Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills. It's where federal, state and local government communicators and contractors gather to network and attend educational sessions. The 2026 theme is 'INNOVATION OASIS: Elevating Government Communication through Evolving Technologies, Strategic Metrics and Building Trust.' The National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) is dedicated solely to the education and professional development of government communicators from across the country, including federal, state, county, local, military, and tribal professionals who disseminate information to the public.

Sponsorship options

NAGC offers various sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for the 2026 Communications School. All sponsorship selections typically include company logo and link on the website, logo in email communications, logo and description in the event app, logo in the BPGS Awards printed program, sponsor name in press releases, event signage, verbal acknowledgement on stage, and invitation to an exclusive Sponsor & Exhibitor Reception. Specific sponsorship opportunities include: President's Reception ($10,000), Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards ($10,000), Event App, Opening Keynote/Entertainment, Wellness & Mindfulness, Branded Name Badges, The Coffee Connection, Branded Hotel Room Keycards, Wi-Fi Sponsorship, and Branded Lanyards. Exhibitor rates are $1,200 (Early-Bird, deadline March 4, 2026) and $1,400 (Regular, deadline April 24, 2026). Exhibitors receive a 6ft table, 2 chairs, company branding, access for one person to all sessions, and lead retrieval. Advertising opportunities in the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards program are also available (Half Page $500, Full Page $750).