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NAFCC National Conference Chicago T-Shirts Coming Soon!

Get ready to show your NAFCC Conference Spirit in style — our official Chicago Conference T-Shirts are COMING SOON!

Order by May 1, 2026, to have your shirt shipped right to your home before you head to Chicago.

Let’s represent together! Whether you’re networking, learning, or celebrating at the conference, wear your t-shirt proudly and be part of the energy.

Don’t wait — NAFCC Conference T-Shirts Order Now
Deadline to order: May 1, 2026

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Thank you to Our 2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsors

Thank you to this year’s sponsors.

Exhibitors

Thank you to this year’s exhibitors.

Conference CEUs

Auburn University will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for conference attendees. All attendees are required to sign in at each session they attend during the conference.

Continuing Education Units-Conference participants may earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Please note that Continuing Education Units (CEUs) transcript will be available for purchase within one month after the end date of the conference. See the link below for all participants who have signed the sin sheets during the conference sessions. Click the link to purchase your transcript once it becomes available Request Transcript.

For more information, please contact us at conference@nafcc.org.

Participant Communication Preferences
The participant now has the option of:

  • Email only ($15)
  • Postal mail only ($15)
  • Email & postal mail ($30)

Things To Know Before You Head To Conference

COVID/Health/Safety

If individuals are feeling sick NAFCC advises you not to attend the conference. As we are concerned for your health/safety and others. Thank you for your understanding. Safe Travels!

Currently:
The City of Chicago has lifted all COVID-19 related mandates, and the Hyatt Regency O’Hare does not have any COVID-19 policies in place.

Upcoming National Conferences

July 15th-July 17th, 2027
Jacksonville, FL

July 16th -July 18th, 2026
Chicago, IL

July 31 – Aug 2, 2025
Dallas, TX

July 24 – July 17, 2024
St. Louis, MO

July 12 – July 15, 2023
Atlanta, GA

2025 Dallas, Texas Conference Recap

NAFCC St. Louis Conference 2024 Recap

2025 National Annual Conference Testimonials

Dezire'e Mattocks

Dezire’e Mattocks M.Ed., Ed.S.

Director of Professional Development
DMattocks@nafcc.org

Emily Fallon

Emily Fallon

Conference Coordinator
EFallon@nafcc.org