Convention Registration

WHO REGISTERS

Presidents, athletics directors, assistant and associate athletics directors, faculty athletics representatives, conference commissioners, and campus character representatives are required to register for the convention. The registration fee ($595) includes access to general sessions, workshops, meals, convention gift and special events. The deadline to register is March 17, 2026. Registration after March 17 will be $645.

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Registration is tied into the new NAIA Connect System. When entering the registration page, you will be prompted to enter your NAIA Connect username and password. Using your NAIA Connect username and password allows you to register multiple people. 

Click the “register” button to start the registration process. You can then select the number of people you want to register and then add any guests.
 

Register Now!   Convention Schedule

* Hotel registrations can be made by clicking the link the confirmation email you will receive after registering.;

For the last two nights (if you are staying Monday as well) we have a room block at the Courtyard Marriott-Liberty Station: click here. The room block for our rate here is due March 15. The Courtyard San Diego/Liberty Station is 2 miles/6 minutes from the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina.

map to courtyard

 

 REGISTRATION FEES

  • Convention Fee: $595
    • After March 17, 2026 will be $645
  • Guest and Spouses: $150

 
Request for refunds will be considered on the following basis:

  • Before March 17, 2026: Requests for a refund will be considered.  The refund amount will be $545 for the convention fee and $75 for guests.
  • March 17–April 9, 2026: Requests for a refund will be considered. The refund amount will be $200 for the convention fee and $25 for guests.
  • After April 9, 2026: No refunds will be considered.


 

 

FUTURE DATES

2026 Fall Meetings
September 26-29, 2026
Kansas City Airport Marriott
Kansas City, Mo.

2026 NAIA National Convention
April 10-14, 2026
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kansas City, Mo.

2027 NAIA National Convention
April 8-12, 2027
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the Riverwalk
San Antionio, Texas