National Assessment Center Association
2026 Annual NAC Symposium Agenda
October 19–21, 2026 • Memphis, Tennessee
Tentative Agenda
This agenda is tentative and subject to change. Session times, locations, and details will be updated as the program is finalized.
Day 0 — Monday, October 19
Welcome & Pre-Conference
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Welcome Event — Guided Tour
Optional • National Civil Rights Museum
5:00 PM
Networking Event
Optional • Central BBQ — Downtown Memphis
Day 1 — Tuesday, October 20
Main Conference — Day One
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Entry Way
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks & Welcome
Opening Plenary • Main Hall
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Shelby County Resource Center Panel
Plenary • Main Hall
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Plenary
Main Hall
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break — On Your Own
Nearby Restaurants
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (×3)
Breakout Session 1 • Topic-Specific Workshops & Panels
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions & Site Tour
Breakout Session 2 + Tour • Interactive Sessions & Youth Connect Tour
Day 2 — Wednesday, October 21
Main Conference — Day Two
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Entry Way
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Awards & Recognition — Centers of Excellence
Main Hall
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Featured Conversation: Youth & Leadership
Opening Plenary • Main Hall
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Structured Networking — Partnership Building
Networking • Main Hall
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break — On Your Own
Nearby Restaurants
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (×3)
Breakout Session 2 • Interactive & Skill-Based Sessions
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions (×3)
Breakout Session 3 • Continuation of Breakout Tracks
4:00 PM
Reflection, Key Takeaways & Closing Remarks
Closing Plenary • Main Hall
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