Regional meetings are maximum one-day events hosted by NAACO members with support from the board. Through roundtable discussions and presentations these meetings offer opportunities for networking with neighboring institutions where convocation/commencement professionals pose questions, brainstorm solutions, and share best practices with fellow NAACO members. NAACO regional meetings must be held in-person.
To request a regional meeting, please complete the form below at least 10 weeks prior to your first requested date. Please note that due to scheduling considerations, you will be asked to provide multiple date options. Please do not promote any official date to your region until it is confirmed by NAACO HQ. NAACO HQ staff will contact you at the email provided in this form within 3 business days to confirm your event day and time and provide additional information so you can start your pre-event planning.
NAACO HQ has the ability to provide regions with the following support to hold an event:
- Survey to member regional institutions (and possibly neighboring regions) to provide the regional meeting planner(s) data regarding interest and possible attendance.
- Budget and expenditure submission.
- Online registration.
- Marketing of the event to those in your region.
- Listing on the NAACO website.
- Follow-up survey support if requested.
What the regional meeting planner(s) need to provide:
- Program format.
- Budget proposal.
- Schedule and content.
- Speakers, session names, session descriptions, and speaker information.
- Event logistics (i.e. event space, tech support,etc...)
- Event staffing and support
Registration Fees:
In-Person Regional Meeting: $125 (USD) for members and $225 (USD) for non-members
Virtual Regional Meeting: $50 (USD) for members and $125 (USD) for non-members