2026 NAPSA Annual Conference
March 7-11, 2026 • Kansas City, MO
2026 NAPSA Annual Conference
March 7-11, 2026 • Kansas City, MO
About
The NASPA Annual Conference is the premier student affairs professional development event.
With over 6.000 participants and exhibitors, the 2025 Annual Conference was a success! The 2026 NASPA Annual Conference is already shaping up to be another memorable gathering. We hope to see you in Kansas City for our 108th annual meeting to connect with colleagues and participate in critical professional development that will inspire and support you in the work you do on campus.
As an organization, NASPA is devoted to and guided by our 4 guiding principles. These principles are incorporated into the design, speaker selection, and program selection of our conferences.
Integrity
Committed to high moral principles exhibiting authentic, honest, just, and ethical behavior.
Innovation
Continuously seeking improvement through new and creative approaches.
Inclusion
Seeking ways to ensure access, voice, acknowledgement, opportunity, and participation at all levels.
Inquiry
Supporting research and scholarship to add to the knowledge base of the profession and ensure that data informs practice.
2027
March 6 - 10, 2027
National Harbor, Maryland
2028
March 4 - 8, 2028
Los Angeles, California
2029
March 11-14, 2029
Columbus, Ohio
It is time to begin the planning for the 2027 NASPA Annual Conference in National Harbor, MD! Kristina Bethea Odejimi, the 2027 Conference Chair, and Darryl Holloman the Board Chair-Elect, and the 2027 Conference Leadership Committee are looking for talented, organized, and committed NASPA members who would be interested in participating as a member of one of the multiple subcommittees to plan the 2027 NASPA Annual Conference!
The 2027 CLC is looking for individuals willing to serve on the following committees: Signature Learning & SA Voices Session, Faculty Initiatives & Scholarly Papers, Career Stage Programming, Attendee Engagement & Experience, and National Harbor/DC Experience.
Now is your chance to apply to join the subcommittees who build an experience for attendees unlike any other student affairs conference in the world. #NASPA27 will be held March 6 - 10, 2027 in National Harbor, MD. There are a myriad of leadership opportunities to assist with the NASPA Annual Conference.
Please consider applying today!
Application closes May 15, 2026
Subcommittee Decision Notification: Rolling