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NACAC Conference 2026

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📅 8 October 2026 – 10 October 📍 Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, US ↗ 🏢 National Association for College Admission Counseling

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) conference is a major, annual B2B professional development event for college admission and counseling professionals, offering educational sessions and a large exhibitor hall.

Exhibitor mix: College counseling professionals, edtech providers, and higher education institutions.

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Venue

Minneapolis Convention Center

Convention centre · 44,129 m² · ~3,400 people

A premier convention center in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, featuring over 475,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a 3,400-seat auditorium, and numerous meeting rooms, suitable for large trade shows and conventions.

📍 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

Operated by City of Minneapolis

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Organizer

National Association for College Admission Counseling

Nonprofit · Arlington, United States · Founded 1937

National professional association for college admissions counseling and secondary education guidance specialists.

Runs 3 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

Higher education professionals attend to explore, evaluate, and purchase student recruitment technologies, counseling tools, and educational services to improve admission outcomes.

Exhibitor categories

College and University Enrollment ManagementAdmissions CRM & TechnologyStudent Recruiting SolutionsHigher Education Counseling Firms

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Speakers

5 speakers at NACAC Conference

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Kenneth McGhee

Director of the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) · Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

"Building Your College Class Schedule"

Bio

Kenneth McGhee is the director of the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in Washington, DC.

college planningacademic advisingfreshman orientation

Also speaking at Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) 2026

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Billy Porter

actor, singer, director, composer, and playwright

"Main stage event: A conversation with Billy Porter"

Bio

Emmy-, Grammy-, Tony-award winning artist known for his role as Pray Tell on FX’s Pose and his memoir, Unprotected.

resilienceauthentic livingovercoming adversity

Also speaking at Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) 2026

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Angel B. Pérez

CEO · National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

higher education accesseducational equitystudent advocacy

Also speaking at Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) 2026

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Stanley Andrisse

Assistant Professor · Howard University College of Medicine

"From Potential to Possibility: Dismantling Barriers and Reimagining Who Belongs in Higher Education"

Bio

Stanley Andrisse, MBA, Ph.D., is an endocrinologist scientist and assistant professor at Howard University College of Medicine, specializing in type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance research. He also serves as a visiting faculty member at Georgetown University Medical Center and has held academic positions at Imperial College London and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Beyond his scientific expertise, Andrisse is a nationally recognized advocate for criminal justice reform and educational access. He is the executive director and founder of From Prison Cells to PhD (P2P), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering formerly incarcerated individuals through education and mentorship.

higher education accesscriminal justice reformeducational equity

Also speaking at Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) 2026

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Julie J. Park

Professor of Education · University of Maryland

"Fireside Chat: Policy, Practice, and Possibility in Today’s Admission Landscape"

Bio

Julie J. Park, Ph.D., is professor of education at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research addresses racial equity in higher education, addressing the campus racial climate and college admissions. She also studies the complex ways that Asian Americans experience structural advantage and/or disadvantage in the realm of education.

college admissionsracial equityhigher education policy

Also speaking at Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

When is NACAC Conference?+
NACAC Conference takes place on 8 October 2026 to 10 October 2026.
Where is NACAC Conference held?+
NACAC Conference is held at Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, US.
Who organises NACAC Conference?+
NACAC Conference is organised by National Association for College Admission Counseling.

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