When and where is the NACUBO 2026 Annual Meeting?

The NACUBO 2026 Annual Meeting takes place July 18–21, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. An online version of the meeting is also offered via Zoom on July 20–21 for those unable to travel.

Who should attend the NACUBO Annual Meeting?

The meeting is designed for higher education business and financial leaders, including chief business officers, CFOs, VPs of finance, controllers, and senior administrators from public and private universities, community colleges, and independent institutions. Vendors and service providers that serve higher education also attend as exhibitors and sponsors.

What topics and sessions are featured at the 2026 meeting?

Under the theme 'Mission Meets Moment,' sessions cover federal policy and regulatory developments, the evolving federal grant environment and indirect cost recovery, budget model reform, and institutional resilience. The meeting also features the release of Inside Higher Ed's annual business officer survey and peer-only roundtable discussions, with CPE credit available.

How much does an exhibitor booth cost?

All booths are 10' x 10' and priced at $4,750 for NACUBO members and $6,790 for non-members. Each booth includes one complimentary full registration and two Expo-only registrations, with additional registrations available for a fee.

How do I get to the Anaheim Convention Center?

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest airport, about 13–14 miles and a 20-minute drive from the venue, while LAX is roughly 34–35 miles away. Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) buses stop at the Convention Center, and rideshare, taxis, and airport shuttles are widely available; the venue also offers more than 3,500 on-site parking spaces.

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Booth Pricing

All exhibit booths are 10' x 10', priced at $4,750 for NACUBO members and $6,790 for non-members. Each 10x10 booth includes:

A 10'x10' piped and draped booth
One (1) complimentary full registration per booth (additional full registrations $1,050 each)
Two (2) Expo-only registrations per booth (additional Expo-only registrations $425 each)
Printed one-line booth identification sign and 24-hour security
Company listing on the annual meeting website and Mobile App
Access to the pre- and post-meeting registered attendees list
Complimentary Wi-Fi in the EXPO and participation in the Mobile App Game (QR Quest)

Note: NACUBO warns that fraudulent vendors sometimes offer to sell the attendee list; the official registration list is sent only to contracted sponsors and exhibitors from a NACUBO email address.

Registration

Registration for the NACUBO 2026 Annual Meeting is handled through the official event pages on nacubo.org, with both an in-person option (Anaheim) and an online option (held via Zoom, July 20–21).

Attendees: Register via the NACUBO event website; NACUBO membership offers member pricing benefits.
Exhibitors: Reserve a booth through the Exhibitor Details page; booth fees include complimentary full and Expo-only registrations.
Media: Members of the media may attend with advance registration, though NACUBO reserves the right to close any session or event to the press. Contact Katy McCreary with media questions.
Online prerequisite: The online program is aimed at professionals with a minimum of 1–2 years of experience in higher education or a related private industry.

Please refer to the official website for current registration rates and deadlines.

History

The meeting is the annual gathering of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), the membership organization serving chief business and financial officers at colleges and universities across the United States. The Annual Meeting rotates among major U.S. host cities each year; the 2026 edition is held in Anaheim, CA, under the theme "Mission Meets Moment."