The 2026 NCAIR Annual Conference is in Asheville, NC!
Dates: March 22 – 24, 2026
Location: Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
Theme: Resilience Through Insight
Registration: Closed on March 1, 2026
Hotel Reservations: Room block pricing has expired. You may still reserve a room at regular hotel pricing for both the conference and overflow locations. For more information on hotel reservations and hotel information, please visit the hotel information website.
Conference Schedule: The Conference Schedule is available. To view and download a copy of the schedule, click here.
Conference Program: The Conference Program is available. To view and download a copy of the program, click here.
Presentation Tracks and Session Proposals: This year’s conference will feature three presentation tracks. The deadline to submit your session proposal is January 23, 2026. To learn more about the presentation tracks and proposals, click here.
Track 1: Technology, Analytics, and Visualizations
Track 2: Leadership, Policy, and Decision Support
Track 3: Accreditation, Assessment, and Evaluation
Pre-Conference Workshops: There are two exciting workshops to choose from this year. There is no additional fee to attend the workshops, but you must be registered for the Annual conference in order to attend. To learn more about the workshops, click here.
- Workshop 1: Building Resilience through Data Insights: A Hands on Workshop using Informer 5
- Workshop 2: UNC System Workshop and Working Session
Keynote Panel: Dr. Kimberly van Noort (UNC Asheville), Dr. Paul J. Maurer (Montreat College), and Dr. Shelley White (Haywood Community College) are part of this year’s Keynote Panel. To learn more about the Keynote Panel, click here.
Things to do in Asheville: The NCAIR Conference Committee has put together a list of suggestions for things to do around town when you have some time. To see some of our favorite suggestions, click here.
Travel Grants: NCAIR is committed to helping both active and new members attend our conferences. Please see our Travel Grant Policies by clicking here.
Volunteers: We would not be able to provide such fantastic conferences without the help of volunteers. We truly appreciate all that contribute to a successful conference. During the conference, we have two types of volunteers:
- Conference Registration: Includes welcoming attendees, handing out conference materials, and fielding general conference questions.
- Presentation Facilitators: Includes introducing the speaker/panel, timekeeping, and assisting the speaker as needed.
Please let us know on your registration form, if you would like to assist by being a volunteer!
PRESENTATIONS: To view the PDF version of the presentations and materials, click here.
Thank you to our sponsors for committing to support the NCAIR 2026 Conference!
