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Secure your spot for our 89th Annual Conference, July 19 – 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee at the Grand Hyatt Nashville!
The conference will feature educational presentations on topic-specific training tracks including domestic relations, juvenile justice, child welfare, family violence, and emerging issues, as well as general sessions led by thought leaders.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for a wide range of disciplines and is open to all those who strive to improve the systems and change the lives of children, families and survivors in the court system and our communities.
Registration and Fees
| NCJFCJ Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Until January, 16 2026 | $695.00 | $895.00 |
| By April 30, 2026 | $745.00 | $945.00 |
| By June 30, 2026 | $795.00 | $995.00 |
| July 1, 2026 & On-Site | $845.00 | $1045.00 |
Questions?
For questions or to register multiple participants, please contact Morgan Bullock, Accountant, NCJFCJ, at mbullock@ncjfcj.org or (775) 507-4801.
Questions regarding a proposal or the curriculum, please contact Emma Schiller Carpenter, Conference and Events Manager, NCJFCJ, at eschiller@ncjfcj.org or (775) 507-4831.
Payment/Cancellation Policy:
Payment is required upon registration. For conference participants, requests to cancel conference registration must be made in writing and received by email, fax, or postmarked by June 29, 2026, and will incur a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after June 29, 2026.
Hotel and Travel Information
Overflow Lodging
The 89th Annual Conference will be held in Nashville, Tennessee at the Grand Hyatt Nashville. The group rate is $289.00 per night plus for single or double occupancy not inclusive of city and occupancy taxes.
Book your room here: or call 615-622-1234.
On-site parking:
Valet Parking is available for overnight guests for $60/night. Oversized vehicles are $70/night. See more here.
Travel:
Discounted Flight information coming soon!
Schedule Overview
All times are in EST
Sunday July 19, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration & Exhibit Set up
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Film Screening & Panel Discussion
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception and Networking in Exhibit Hall
Monday July 20, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration & Exhibits open
7:00 a.m. Networking, Coffee & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Opening General Session
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. Tribal-State Collaboration Luncheon
1:30 p.m. General Session II
3:00 – 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
5:30 p.m. Pathways to Leadership and Membership Informational Reception
Tuesday July 21, 2026
7:30 a.m. Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. General Session III
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. Membership Meeting and Awards Lunch
1:30 p.m. General Session IV
3:00 – 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
6:00 p.m. President’s Installation and Justice Innovation Awards Event
Wednesday July 22, 2026
7:30 a.m. Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. NCJFCJ Members Only Session
9:30 a.m. General Session VI
10:55 a.m. Closing General Session
12:15 p.m. Conference Concludes
Scholarship Applications
Apply for a scholarship to attend the 89th Annual Conference by May 8, 2026. If you have any questions please contact Emma Schiller Carpenter, eschiller@ncjfcj.org.
Sponsorship, Advertising, and Exhibitor Opportunities
We invite you to join the NCJFCJ’s 89th Annual Conference in Chicago!
Click Here For Sponsorship and Exhibitor Prospectus Click Here For Sponsorship and Exhibitor Application
If you have questions, or to secure your sponsorship now, please contact Ardis Parmer at ardis.parmer@gmail.com.