Updated June 17, 2026

Important Notes

• Ticketed events are highlighted in blue text
• Subject to change. Stay tuned for additional information and check back frequently for updates.

Monday, June 29, 2026 — Early Arrivals & Volunteer Orientation

• Board, Staff, Volunteer, and Delegate Arrivals
• Volunteer Orientation (Not Open to Public): 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Arrivals, Exhibit Setup & Board Meeting

• Board, Staff, Volunteer, and Delegate arrivals
• Exhibit Setup & Move-In (Not Open to Public): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Registration Open: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• NAD Board Meeting (Open to Public): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — Exhibits, Workshops, Council of Representatives (COR) & Opening Ceremony

• Registration Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Exhibit Hall Open: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Workshops – Concurrent Sessions 1 & 2
  • Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 
• COR Networking | Session 1 (Delegates): 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• COR Work Groups | Session 2 (Delegates): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• COR Caucuses (Delegates): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• President’s Gathering: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Opening Ceremony: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday, July 2, 2026 — Exhibits, Workshops, COR & Cultural Extravaganza

• Gallaudet University Alumni Gathering (Private Event): 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• Registration: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Exhibit Hall: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Workshops – Concurrent Sessions 3 & 4
  • Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• COR Business Meeting – Session 3 (Delegates, Open to Public): 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• COR Business Meeting – Session 4 (Delegates, Open to Public): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• COR Caucuses (Delegates): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Cultural Extravaganza: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Youth Leadership Camp Alumni Foundation Gathering (Open to All, Suggested Donation: $20): 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Friday, July 3, 2026 — Workshops, COR Sessions & College Bowl

• National Technical Institute for the Deaf/RIT Alumni Gathering (Private Event): 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• Registration: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Exhibit Hall: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Workshops – Concurrent Sessions 5 & 6
  • Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• COR Business Meeting – Session 5 (Delegates, Open to Public): 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• COR Business Meeting – Session 6 (Delegates, Open to Public): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• COR Caucuses (Delegates): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Exhibit Hall Tear Down & Move-Out: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• College Bowl Competition: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• ASL Slam | Post-College Bowl Social (NAD × Deaf in Government Collaboration, Open to All): 9:00 PM–11:30 PM

Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Workshops, Board Meeting & Conference Bash

• Registration: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Workshops – Concurrent Sessions 7 & 8:
  • Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• NAD Board Meeting (Open to Public): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• NAD Board Orientation (Not Open to Public): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• California Association of the Deaf Statewide Meeting (Open to CAD Members): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Conference Bash / Closing Celebration: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Departure Day