2026 Annual Conference

Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2026 | Reno, NV

Reno, known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” is a must-visit destination offering a perfect blend of urban excitement and outdoor adventure. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada, Reno provides easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, and the iconic Lake Tahoe. The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, eclectic dining options, lively casinos, and unique festivals, making it an exciting getaway for all types of travelers. With its small-town charm and big-city amenities, Reno is the ultimate gateway to exploring the best of Northern Nevada.

The Conference Hotel is the Silver Legacy Resort, the central hotel in The Row. The Silver Legacy offers a complimentary shuttle from Reno Tahoe International Airport. It runs from 4:00 am to midnight on a 30-minute frequency. To use the shuttle, proceed to the baggage claim area and follow the signage directing you to the general airport shuttle area to board.

NMA Conference Rates

Monday – Thursday $49+ tax

Friday/Saturday $109+tax

Sunday 10/4 $49+tax

There is a mandatory reduced daily resort fee of $25.00

Click here to book your room at the special NMA Annual Conference rate!

Conference Schedule

(Tentative as of 6/22/26)

Wednesday, September 30

NMA Board of Directors Meeting

Welcome Mixer for all attendees

Thursday, October 1

Conference opening and welcome (Continental Breakfast)

Educational Session 1 – TBD

Educational Session 2 – Ana Larrea-Albert

Hall of Fame Lunch – Inducting Dan Gilbert, Rocket Companies

Interactive Educational Session – Larry Kieshchnick

Friday, October 2

Recognition Brunch

Educational Session – Johnny Di Domenico

Educational Session 5

Member of the Year Event – Honoring Colin Catto, Nokia (heavy hors d’oeuvres)

Saturday, October 3

NMA special presentation

Session TBD

Speech Contest

Executive of the Year Banquet – Honoring Dr. Tahllee Baynard, Lockheed Martin Space

Dance and party!

Conference Registration

Conference Registration – $1,295

Early Bird – before 7/31 – $1,195

Early Bird – 8/1 – 8/31 – $1,249

NMA Past Award Winners – $895

Daily Rate – $499

Chapter rewards and Early Bird discounts are available.

Registration Link

If you have questions, please call NMA staff at (937) 294-0421.

Shorey Silent Auction

The Shorey Silent Auction is held in conjunction with the Annual Conference and is designed to raise funds for the NMA Leadership Speech Contest. This will be the 38th year for Speech Contest and the 25th year for the Auction. Since its inception, the NMA Leadership Speech Contest has awarded over $500,000 in scholarship funds!

You can support the Silent Auction and Speech contest in two ways. First, donate an item to be auctioned off during the auction. Items can shipped directly to the conference hotel. Please allow 5-7 days of shipping time.

The Second way you can support the Silent Auction and Speech Contest is to bid early and bid often! Final bids are due by 12 noon on Saturday, October 3!

Conference Charity

Every year the NMA Annual Conference strives to leave a positive footprint in the community that hosts the conference by donating to a local charity. The 2026 charity is the Veteran’s Guest House in Reno!

In 1993, Veteran Dick Rhyno was volunteering at the VA when he discovered a woman from Bishop, CA sleeping in her car with her two small children. Her husband was in the ICU at the VA, and they couldn’t afford the cost of a motel room. Moved by this experience, Dick and fellow veteran Chuck Fulkerson rallied the Reno community to ensure no veteran or their family would ever again be left without a safe, warm, and clean place to stay. From this shared commitment, the credo “never again on our watch” was born, and so was Veterans Guest House.

The Veterans Guest House provides veterans and their families temporary overnight accommodations while receiving medical treatment in the Reno/Sparks area. This includes any hospital or medical facility in the area, long-term care facility, or dental facility.