NAACO

10/07/2026

Join NAACO for the 2026 Commencement Showcase! This exciting virtual event is your chance to network with fellow professionals in commencement and special events while exploring incredible offerings from our esteemed corporate sponsors. Uncover innovative products, services, and solutions designed to elevate your commencement experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

For more details and to register, click the link: https://web.naaco.org/atlas/events/naaco-2026-fall-commencement-showcase-7201/details

10/05/2026

Nominations for the NAACO Board of Directors and Officers are now open! We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague for leadership positions that will help shape our association's future.

Serving on the Board offers an opportunity to:
- Shape the strategic direction of NAACO
- Strengthen our professional community
- Contribute your expertise to support colleagues across North America

Nominations will remain open until November 6, 2026. Learn more here:

The NAACO Board of Directors provides governance and strategic direction of the Association. The structure of the NAACO Board includes five officers: President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President; four directors serving rotating three-year terms: Director of Communic...

10/01/2026

Join NAACO for the 2026 Commencement Showcase! This virtual event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow commencement and special event planning professionals and see what our amazing corporate sponsors have to offer. Discover the products, services, and solutions that can help enhance your commencement experience. We’d love to see you there!

For more details and to register, just click the link:

09/30/2026

Join NAACO regional leaders for a virtual roundtable discussion on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. This is an opportunity to connect with colleagues in your region. As an attendee, you will have the chance to share your successes, lessons learned, and potential challenges that commencement and special event planners can address together.

Click the link to register and join the conversation! https://web.naaco.org/atlas/events/naaco-virtual-round-tables-7166/details

09/28/2026

Call all commencement officers and special event planners!

The NAACO Education Committee invites you to share your voice at the NAACO 2027 Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Help shape the future of academic ceremonies by sharing ideas and lessons learned, igniting connections, inspiring, and celebrating colleagues across North America.

To learn more, click here:

09/16/2026

Don't miss the NAACO 2027 Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA!

Join fellow professionals in commencement and special event planning from February 21 to 24. Act quickly! Click the link now to register and secure your accommodations. This must-attend conference will enhance your expertise!

https://web.naaco.org/atlas/events/naaco-2027-annual-conference-7178/details?_gl=1*1vbhqwr*_ga*MTA2Njc5MDMxOS4xNzcwNzI4OTY5*_ga_W4FKZK8P55*czE3ODk1NTk4NTEkbzcxJGcxJHQxNzg5NTU5OTg2JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..

09/15/2026

NAACO is hosting virtual roundtables on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to connect with colleagues in your region. Please come prepared to share your successes, lessons learned, and potential challenges we can tackle together. NAACO Regional Leadership will facilitate breakout sessions.

Register today to join the conversation!

https://web.naaco.org/atlas/events/naaco-virtual-round-tables-7166/details

09/08/2026

Seize the chance to attend the NAACO 2026 Annual Conference on Shock in Atlanta!

Join fellow professionals in the commencement officers and special event planning community from February 21 to 24. Don’t wait! Click the link now to register and reserve your accommodations. This must-attend conference will elevate your expertise!

https://naaco.org/annual-conference-2027/accommodations/

09/02/2026

Call all commencement officers and special event planners!

The NAACO Education Committee invites you to share your voice at the NAACO 2027 Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Help shape the future of academic ceremonies by sharing ideas and lessons learned, igniting connections, inspiring, and celebrating colleagues across North America.

To learn more, click here:

09/01/2026

Looking for new ways to rethink your approach to commencement and academic ceremonies? Join NAACO's upcoming Hot Topic Call: Flipping the Script, where professionals in the field will come together to discuss current challenges, share innovative ideas, and explore fresh perspectives impacting ceremony planning and ex*****on.

This is a great opportunity led by presenter Sarah Lawrence to learn from peers, exchange best practices, and gain actionable insights you can bring back to your institution.

Register today: