Conference Special Events
Spouse/Guest Activities
Make sure to join us for a welcome reception (Meet and Greet) on Saturday, 3/14/2026, at 9:30 am in the Paparazzi.
The Spouse/Guest Outing is scheduled for Saturday, 3/14/2026 at 2:30 pm (Lobby of Renaissance Hotel).
NCADA Pig Pickin with the Vendors
Saturday, 3/14/2026, from 12:15 pm until 1:30 pm
Location: Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom
Casino Night with the Partners/Vendors
Friday, 3/13/2026, from 7:30 pm until 10:00 pm
Location: Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom
“Talking & Trading”: Key Topics and Networking
Sunday, 3/15/2026, at 10:45 am in the Windsor Ballroom
Suggested Topics:
- “Appropriate Coach/Athlete Communication in the Digital Age.”
- “Creating Relationships (Parents and Student-Athletes)
- “Artificial Intelligence Sharing of Tools”
- “Supporting and Retaining Officials”
- “What’s Important in Hiring Coaches”
- “Student-Athletes Mental Health”
- “Managing Professional Growth “
Opening General Session
Friday, 3/23/2026, at 5:30 pm in the Windsor Ballroom
Welcome to the Mountains Reception and Social
Saturday, 3/14/2026, in the foyer and Renaissance Patio from 4:45 pm until 6:00 pm
Second General Session
Sunday, 3/15/2026, at 8:40 am in Windsor Ballroom
NCADA Awards Luncheon
Sunday, 3/15/2026, at noon in the Grand Ballroom
“Honoring the “Best of the Best” in North Carolina”
NCADA Conference Banquet
Sunday, 3/15/2026, at 6:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom
Honoring the Big Three Annual Awards of the NCADA and Inducting the Hall of Fame Class of 2026
FCA Breakfast
Monday, 3/16/2026, at 7:30 am in the Grand Ballroom
NC DPI Update with Mo Green and Brad Alford
Monday, 3/16/2026, at 8:25 am in the Grand Ballroom
NCHSAA Athletic Training Update
Monday, 3/16/2026, at 10:50 am in the Grand Ballroom
NCCA Update
Monday, 3/16/2026, at 10:30 am in the Grand Ballroom
Closing General Session – NCHSAA Update with NCHSAA Staff
Monday, 3/16/2026, at 9:15 am in the Grand Ballroom
- Current Issues and Updates
NCADA Conference Closing and Information on 2027
Monday, 3/16/2026, at 11:45 am in the Grand Ballroom
