2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Celebrating a Century of NMA

Four days of keynotes, certification workshops, and chapter networking in Reno, Nevada — the “Biggest Little City in the World” — where big-city energy meets the Sierra Nevada just outside your door.

September 30 – October 3, 2026
Reno, Nevada
The illuminated Reno Arch reading Reno, The Biggest Little City in the World, over downtown Reno at night
VENUE & TRAVEL

Where to stay, where to be.

Everything you need to plan your trip to Reno, Nevada — the Biggest Little City in the World.

Silver Legacy Resort

Our host venue and headquarters hotel, in the heart of The Row — Reno’s downtown casino resort district.

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Book Your Stay

NMA Annual Conference rate: $49+tax Mon–Thu & Sun 10/4, $109+tax Fri–Sat. A mandatory reduced daily resort fee of $25 applies.

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Getting there

Fly into Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Silver Legacy runs a complimentary shuttle, 4:00 AM–midnight every 30 minutes — head to baggage claim and follow the signage to the general airport shuttle area to board.

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FULL AGENDA

Conference Schedule

All times listed are local. Schedule is tentative as of June 22, 2026 and subject to change.

DAY 1

Wednesday, September 30

TIME TBD

NMA Board of Directors Meeting

On Time
TIME TBD
NETWORKING

Welcome Mixer for All Attendees

On Time
DAY 2

Thursday, October 1

TIME TBD
MEAL & BREAK

Conference Opening & Welcome (Continental Breakfast)

On Time
TIME TBD
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BREAKOUT

Educational Session 1

Shawn Harper

On Time
TIME TBD
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BREAKOUT

Educational Session 2

Ana Larrea-Albert

On Time
TIME TBD
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MEAL & BREAK

Hall of Fame Lunch

Honoring Dan Gilbert, Rocket Companies

On Time
TIME TBD
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WORKSHOP

Interactive Educational Session

Larry Kieshchnick

On Time
DAY 3

Friday, October 2

TIME TBD
MEAL & BREAK

Recognition Brunch

On Time
TIME TBD
J
BREAKOUT

Educational Session

Johnny Di Domenico

On Time
TIME TBD
BREAKOUT

Educational Session 5

On Time
TIME TBD
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NETWORKING

Member of the Year Event (Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres)

Honoring Colin Catto, Nokia

On Time
DAY 4

Saturday, October 3

TIME TBD
KEYNOTE

NMA Special Presentation

On Time
TIME TBD

Session TBD

On Time
TIME TBD

Speech Contest

On Time
TIME TBD
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MEAL & BREAK

Executive of the Year Banquet

Honoring Dr. Tahllee Baynard, Lockheed Martin Space

On Time
TIME TBD
NETWORKING

Dance and Party!

On Time
REGISTRATION

Reserve your seat.

Chapter rewards and Early Bird discounts are available.

EARLY BIRD
Early Bird
$1,195
Register before August 15
EARLY BIRD
Early Bird
$1,249
August 16 – 31
Standard Registration
$1,295
NMA Past Award Winners
$895
Lifetime Directors
$399
Daily Rate
$499
Per day
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Questions? Call NMA staff at (937) 294-0421.