2026 NABCA Annual Conference
May 26- 29, 2026

George Mason University
Mason Square
3351 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201

2026 THEME: Capital Ideas: Advancing Higher Education for a Stronger Future
 
Call for Proposals Application
 
The National Association of Branch Campus Administrators is seeking presenters for the 2026 Annual Conference. The NABCA Annual Conference offers outstanding opportunities for administrators, advisors, faculty, and graduate students to engage in scholarly discussion and network with regional, national and international colleagues.

This is your opportunity to share information on promising research and best practices that support new ideas, emerging issues, resources, infrastructure, relevant training and events, as well as, the latest news about higher education at Branch Campus locations. The Conference Committee welcomes proposals from higher education-related professionals at all levels of expertise and experience; we hope that you will consider submitting a proposal for a concurrent session. Presenters may use a variety of methods including lecture, interactive presentation, panel discussion, round table format, etc.  Be creative!

Through your active participation and sharing, the field of teaching, learning, and leading at Branch Campus locations continues to grow in its importance in higher education.

Proposals can be on a variety of topics related to Branch Campuses, however, your proposal should consider a program or activity that:
  • Demonstrates innovation
  • Provides an opportunity for application at other institutions
  • Improves quality of service delivery
  • Improves efficiency and process
  • Improves productivity within team, campus, or institution
  • Involves cross-functional collaboration
  • Involves partnerships
  • Informs a national perspective
  • Informs and Improves operational decisions
  • Supports the conference theme: 
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 31, 2025
EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 28, 2026

(Proposals submitted by January 31, 2025 will be reviewed with notification of acceptance sent before February 14, 2025. Should space remain in our schedule, we will then consider proposals submitted February 1 - 28, 2026.)

Because of your involvement, NABCA also continues to be the premier source of support and professional development within our profession and continues to be an excellent use of professional development funds.

Speaker/Presenter Requirements
Presenters must be current members (although co-presenters need not be a member). I / We understand that if this session is accepted that ALL presenters MUST register for the FULL conference at the FULL conference rate. NOTE: This year's conference will take place in person.  There will be no virtual option for attendees or presenters. 


TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE, CLICK HERE. 
 

HOTEL INFORMATION: 

We have reserved a block of rooms for conference participants at the:

Hilton Arlington Towers
950 North Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22203

 

Hotel reservations can be made at the host hotel at a special discounted rate until April 24, 2026 : 

  • KING STANDARD - $169.00
  • DOUBLE - $169.00


To make a reservation, use the booking link and group code below:

Booking Link: NATIONAL ASSOC. OF BRANCH CAMPUS ADMINISTRATORS
Group code: BCA1


OR

Call the  Hilton reservation hotline at 1-800-445-8667 and provide the group code BCA1, arrival date, and hotel name (Hilton Arlington Towers).


 



 
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