NEC 2026

National Education Conference

The SGMP National Education Conference (NEC) is an annual event featuring over 20 hours of professional development sessions, exciting keynote speakers, an industry tradeshow, networking opportunities, a fundraising silent auction, and more!  

Save the date for the 2026 National Education Conference! The 2026 NEC will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia at the Williamsburg Lodge on June 9-11, 2026. 

Members attend the National Education Conference at deeply discounted rates. While non-members may attend the conference, it is strongly encouraged to join SGMP prior to registering for the conference - save big and have fun! Pricing for the 2026 conference will be available in November 2025.

Government Planner - $425 (member) $485 (non-member)

Contract Planner - $475 (member) $605 (non-member)

Supplier - $1,260 (member) $1,650 (non-member)

Educator/Student/Retiree - $265 (member), $275 (non-member)

Early Birds! Register between November 12, 2025 and May 5, 2026 and take $55 off your registration fee! (members only)

The 2026 NEC will be held at the Colonial Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. Learn more about the venue and accommodations for the 2026 NEC. 
The NEC is the only event specifically designed for government meeting planners. Reach out to this very specific market at the NEC! Our sponsorship prospectus is now available - don't delay! Sponsorships sell out quickly.
Each year, thanks to the generosity of our many contributors via our annual fundraising initiative, SGMP is honored to offer planner scholarships to the NEC. Learn more about scholarship opportunities.
Want to donate an item to our fundraising silent auction? Learn more about our silent auction.
Earn 9 hours of Continuing Education and Professional Development credit at the 2026 NEC. Choose from dozens of sessions across SGMP's Core Competencies. View our 2026 NEC Conference Schedule.