2026 NCAN National Conference
Organized by National College Attainment Network (NCAN)
The 2026 National College Attainment Network (NCAN) National Conference is heading to Las Vegas, NV, from October 5–7, 2026! This multi-day gathering brings together thou...
- Dates
- Oct 5-7, 2026
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
- Deadline
- Oct 7, 2026
- Attendees
- 1,600
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About this conference
The 2026 National College Attainment Network (NCAN) National Conference is heading to Las Vegas, NV, from October 5–7, 2026! This multi-day gathering brings together thousands of postsecondary access and success practitioners, leaders, and advocates for three days of networking, learning, idea-sharing, and celebrating the incredible work happening across our field. NCAN’s 2026 National Conference will be intentionally curated to address the pressing issues and opportunities that matter most to the students and communities you serve. Staying true to NCAN’s mission, the Conference will be responsive to the field and center on the experiences and needs of students. All presenters are chosen through a competitive national call for proposals, ensuring that sessions highlight proven practices, innovative approaches, and real lessons learned from experts across the country—delivered with you in mind. Key discussion areas will include: Connecting College and Career, Data Into Practice, Financial Aid and Literacy, K-12 Practices for Postsecondary Success, Organizational Leadership and Capacity Building, Policy and Advocacy, Postsecondary Access and Readiness, Postsecondary Success, Student Inclusion, Student Mental Health and Wellness. Highlights include a NEW Higher Education Symposium, a NEW Higher Ed & Scholarship Fair, a NEW AI Exploration Lab, and a RETURNING Executive Leaders Retreat.
Sponsorship options
Become a sponsor at the 2026 NCAN National Conference and connect with leaders advancing postsecondary access and success. Reach a high-impact audience, designated networking opportunities, national visibility, and mission alignment. Sponsor Levels include Conference Patron ($3,500) and Conference Benefactor ($5,000). An Exhibitor Package is also available for $1,650. Exhibitors engage with executive directors and senior leaders of national, regional, and local community-based organizations, K-12 public and charter school counselors, school leaders, and district level staff, college and university leaders and enrollment professionals, local, state, and federal policymakers, foundations and corporate funders, and frontline practitioners.
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