National Association of Conservation Districts - NACD 2027
Event Date
February 6–10, 2027
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe NACD Annual Meeting is the flagship national gathering of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), the nonprofit that represents America's conservation districts and the volunteers who lead them. The 81st Annual Meeting takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 6–10, 2027. NACD provides a unified, national voice for the nearly 3,000 conservation districts across the United States, and its mission is to promote the wise and responsible use of natural resources by representing locally led conservation districts and their associations through grassroots advocacy, education and partnerships.
The meeting draws conservation district officials, state and territory association leaders, natural resource professionals, agency partners, and the men and women who serve on district governing boards. Attendees come together for policy discussions, business meetings, professional development, and networking centered on soil health, water quality, agriculture, forestry, and locally led conservation.
With general and breakout sessions, training workshops, a conservation expo/showcase, and signature social events, the Annual Meeting is the premier venue for advancing conservation priorities, shaping the association's positions on issues such as the Farm Bill, and connecting the grassroots conservation community from across all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
Show Highlights
Signature features of the NACD Annual Meeting typically include:
- National Conservation Showcase / Conservation Expo — an exhibit area featuring partners, agencies, and vendors serving the conservation community.
- General and Breakout Sessions covering conservation policy, soil health, water quality, agriculture, and forestry.
- Leadership Luncheon and the NCF (National Conservation Foundation) Live Auction.
- Appreciation Banquet recognizing conservation leaders and volunteers.
- Training sessions and workshops for district officials and staff.
- Announcement and display of NACD Poster Contest winners during the Annual Meeting luncheon.
- Host State Event and tours showcasing regional conservation (ticketed separately).
Registration
Registration for the NACD Annual Meeting is handled through NACD. Based on the association's recent meetings, full registration includes entry into the conservation showcase/expo, general and breakout sessions, the leadership luncheon, the NCF Live Auction, the appreciation banquet, and training sessions and workshops; a badge is required for entry to all events.
NACD has historically offered several pass types, including regular (full) registration, spouse registration, single-day registration, and student registration, typically with tiered pricing across early-bird, regular, and onsite deadlines. Full registration does not include the Host State Event or tours, which have limited tickets and must be purchased separately during registration.
Specific 2027 pricing and deadlines had not yet been published at the time of writing. For confirmed rates, deadlines, and the registration link, check the official Annual Meeting page or contact NACD at events[at]nacdnet.org.
History
NACD traces its origins to July 25, 1946, when 18 representatives from 17 of the then-48 states gathered at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago to create the National Association of Soil Conservation District Governing Officials. The organization's first annual meeting was held in February 1947 in Chicago, with representatives from 42 of the 48 states in attendance. In 1970, at the Annual Meeting in San Diego, the association shortened its name to the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD).
Today NACD represents the nearly 3,000 conservation districts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, along with the roughly 17,000 men and women who serve on their governing boards. The Las Vegas gathering in 2027 marks the association's 81st Annual Meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 NACD Annual Meeting?
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is holding its 81st Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, from February 6 to February 10, 2027.
Who should attend the NACD Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for conservation district officials, state and territory association leaders, district board members, natural resource professionals, and agency and industry partners involved in locally led conservation, soil health, water quality, agriculture, and forestry.
What is included in a full registration?
Based on NACD's recent meetings, full registration typically includes entry to the conservation showcase/expo, general and breakout sessions, the leadership luncheon, the NCF Live Auction, the appreciation banquet, and training sessions and workshops. A badge is required for all events, and the Host State Event and tours are ticketed separately.
How do I register for the meeting?
Registration is handled through NACD, generally with early-bird, regular, and onsite pricing tiers and pass types such as full, spouse, single-day, and student registration. Specific 2027 rates and deadlines are posted on the official NACD Annual Meeting page; questions can be directed to events[at]nacdnet.org.
What is NACD and why is the Annual Meeting worth attending?
NACD is the nonprofit that represents the nearly 3,000 conservation districts across the United States and the roughly 17,000 men and women who serve on their governing boards. The Annual Meeting is the premier national venue for shaping conservation policy, professional development, and networking within the grassroots conservation community.
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