Join us at the 51st Annual Educational Conference and Training!

We are looking forward to hosting you in Baltimore County, MD for the 51st Annual Educational Conference and Training! Join us October 5-8, 2026 for three days of networking and education in Towson, MD.
 

Registration

Register here. Earlybird registration ends June 30. Registering late (between September 25 and October 8) incurs an additional $100 fee.

  Earlybird Regular
Member $600 $635
Additional Member $577 $605
Non-Member $660 $715
Spouse-Guest $195 $195

 
Hotel

Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel is proud to offer a special rate of $149 per night (plus applicable taxes) to those registered to attend the 2026 NACCED Annual Educational Conference and Training. Book here.

The deadline to book your hotel is Sunday, September 13, 2026 or until the NACCED room block sells out. After this date, reservations will be accepted by the hotel based on availability and at the hotel's prevailing rate.

Book your hotel room here! 

SCHOLARSHIP

The John C. Murphy Scholarship fund is relaunching in 2026 as a opportunity for first-time attendees and newer community development professionals (1-3 years into their careers) to be able to attend the NACCED Annual Educational Conference and Training. View eligibility criteria and apply here. The deadline to apply is June 1.

SPONSORSHIP

The Annual Educational Conference and Training is made possible by our sponsors. In addition to receiving the thanks of our members, sponsors receive the opportunity to showcase their services through space in our exhibit hall and ample opportunities throughout the entire conference. View sponsorship opportunities here. 

 

Program

View the draft program here!

Awards of Excellence

Each year NACCED recognizes the achievements of its members through the Awards of Excellence program. Awards are given in the categories of community development, economic development, homeless coordination/assistance, affordable housing, disaster preparedness and response, veterans assistance, planning/policy/program management and innovation. Apply here.

View the 2025 winners here!

 

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS