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Join us at NAGC26!

Connect with educators, caregivers, and experts who are passionate about supporting gifted and high-potential students. Learn practical strategies in workshops and sessions you can use right away, hear from inspiring keynote speakers, and discover new ideas to bring back to your classroom or community—all at NAGC26.

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Registration

Early Bird Registration:

Register early to secure the lowest available rates. Early bird registration will be open April 16 - July 15.

Early Bird Registration (April 16 - July 15)
Advanced Registration (July 16 - Sept 15)
Regular Registration (September 16 and On)
Full Conference
Student
Pre-Con
One-Day
Parent Day
MEMBER
$549
$399
$150
N/A
N/A
NON-MEMBER
$699
N/A
$150
N/A
N/A

Special Rates Available:

Discounted rates are offered for:

  • Groups
  • Full-time students
  • Retired members

To access these rates, please contact nagc@nagc.org. 

Paying by Purchase Order?

Email nagc@nagc.org to initiate the PO process before completing your registration.

Not Yet a Member?

Maximize your savings by joining NAGC before you register. Members receive discounted convetnion pricing and year-round professional benefits. Join NAGC today!

Code of Conduct

All registrants are required to review and abide by the NAGC Code of Conduct to ensure a professional, respectful, and inclusive convention experience.

Schedule at a Glance

The full session details and schedule will be available in the summer of 2026.

Thursday, November 5
8:00-11:30 AM:   
  • Preconvention Sessions
9:00-10:30 AM:
  • Affiliate Meeting & Network Leaders Meeting
11:00-12:30 PM:
  • Leadership Training
2:00-3:00 PM:   
  • First-Timers Orientation & Other Networking Events
3:15-5:00 PM:             
  • Opening General Session
5:00-7:00 PM:             
  • Exhibit Hall Reception + Poster Sessions
6:30-8:00 PM:             
  • Network Evening Events
Note: All times are Central time zone
Friday, November 6
8:00-9:00 AM:        
  • Concurrent Sessions + Lesson Roundtables
8:00-5:00 PM:          
  • Exhibit Hall Open
9:15-10:00 AM:         
  • Concurrent Sessions
9:15-10:45 AM:         
  • Extended Concurrent Sessions
10:15-11:00 AM:       
  • Concurrent Sessions
11:15-11:45 AM:     
  • Speed Sessions
11:45-1:15 PM:         
  • Lunch on Your Own/Exhibit Hall Break
12:10-1:00 PM:         
  • Network Meetings
1:15-2:15 PM:           
  • Concurrent Sessions
2:30-3:30 PM:           
  • Featured & Signature Sessions
3:30-3:45 PM:          
  • Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time
3:45-4:45 PM:           
  • Get to Know Your Networks
5:00-5:30 PM:            
  • NAGC Business Meeting
7:30-9:30 PM:            
  • NAGC Party
Note: All times are Central time zone
Saturday, November 7
8:00-9:00 AM:             
  • Concurrent Sessions + Lesson Roundtables
8:00-2:30 PM:            
  • Exhibit Hall Open
9:15-10:00 AM:         
  • Concurrent Sessions
9:15-10:45 AM:          
  • Extended Concurrent Sessions
10:15-11:00 AM:        
  • Concurrent Sessions
11:15-11:45 AM:        
  • Speed Sessions
11:45-1:15 PM:         
  • Lunch on Your Own/Exhibit Hall Break
12:10-1:00 PM:         
  • Network Meetings
1:15-2:15 PM:     
  • Concurrent Sessions
2:30-3:30 PM:           
  • Concurrent Sessions
3:45-4:45 PM:           
  • Concurrent Sessions + Lesson Roundtables
5:00-6:30 PM:            
  • Celebration of Excellence
Note: All times are Central time zone
Sunday, November 8
8:00-9:00 AM:          
  • Super Sunday
9:15-10:15 AM:       
  • Super Sunday
10:30-11:45 AM:       
  • Closing Keynote
Note: All times are Central time zone

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Keynote Speakers

Keynote speakers will be announced later in 2026. Please check back at that time!

Resources

Justification Toolkit:

The NAGC26 Justification Toolkit will be available in early 2026. Please check back later to download the toolkit.

Convention Housing

NAGC is pleased to offer attendees a one-stop portal to compare all housing options and book your conference stay.

Hotel and booking information will be available in the spring of 2026. Please check back at that time for more details!

Exhibitor Information

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor and Connect with Leaders in Gifted Education! NAGC26 offers a prime opportunity to get your brand in front of thousands of educators, administrators, researchers, and decision-makers who are shaping the future of gifted and talented education. Let your organization shine and showcase your brand at NAGC26!

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact our exclusive partner, YGS Group:

Jeryl Parade
Account Executive, YGS Group
860.830.1792
jeryl.parade@theygsgroup.com

Download Exhibitor Prospectus

Sponsors

NAGC26 sponsor information coming soon! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to Jeryl Parade at jeryl.parade@theygsgroup.com.

Hear What Others Are Saying About the Annual Convention

Overall, it’s a high‑value, time‑efficient way to deepen expertise and bring immediate improvements to gifted programming.
NAGC25 Attendee
So many different sessions that focus on different needs within education. From classroom lesson plans to talking with parents, to how to implement full district level ideas, nothing is missed.
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NAGC25 Attendee
I would recommend the convention to others because there is a wealth of information to be found! My team and I learned so much! We also appreciated being around other people who work in our field.
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NAGC is a unique place where research, practitioners, parents, and advocates come together. The language spoken is nuanced you feel like you are with your people. It's a special time to connect and push deeper into learning and advocacy.
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NAGC25 Attendee
There is no other place where so many experts in gifted education come together. If you want to hear from those in the know, this is the place!
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