National Society of Genetic Counselors - NSGC 2026
Event Date
November 10–14, 2026
Location
Baltimore, MD
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe NSGC Annual Conference is the flagship event of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and, per the organizer, the largest conference devoted to the educational and professional needs of genetic counselors. The 2026 event marks the 45th Annual Conference, taking place in Baltimore, Maryland. Designed by genetic counselors for genetic counselors, the conference brings the profession together for education, connection and inspiration, offering opportunities to explore emerging research, gain actionable takeaways for practice and connect with colleagues from across the field.
The program spans plenary sessions, a Janus Lecture, educational breakout sessions, workshops, pre-conference symposia, platform presentations and a poster hall. Attendees can earn continuing education units, learn from NSGC-funded research updates and hear organizational reports from NSGC leadership.
The event draws genetic counselors and genetic healthcare professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels, from students and recent graduates to established practitioners and leaders. With a dedicated Exhibit Hall connecting attendees to industry experts and solution providers, it is a central gathering point for anyone advancing the genetic counseling profession.
Show Highlights
Key features of the NSGC 45th Annual Conference include:
- Four plenary sessions covering advancements across the genetic counseling profession.
- The Janus Lecture, a signature featured presentation.
- Pre-conference symposia (available for purchase with registration; in-person only).
- Educational breakout sessions — attendees may choose four 60-minute sessions.
- 120-minute workshops requiring pre-registration.
- Platform presentations and a Poster Hall featuring abstracts and case studies.
- Exhibit Hall networking with industry experts and solution providers.
- Sponsored breakfast and lunch symposia from partner organizations (pre-registration required).
- NEW in 2026: Digital Access Pass offering on-demand access to recorded sessions within 24–48 hours after live sessions.
Attendance
According to NSGC's sponsor materials, exhibiting at the conference extends a company's reach to 3,000+ genetic counselors and genetic healthcare professionals from different backgrounds and experience levels.
Registration
Registration for the NSGC 45th Annual Conference is open online through the NSGC website. Both in-person and Digital Access Pass options are available; live streaming is not offered in 2026.
In-Person Full Conference Registration (Early Bird by Sept. 24 / Regular after Sept. 24):
- NSGC Member: $580 / $630
- NSGC Student Member: $290 / $350
- Non-Member: $840 / $895
- Student Non-Member: $340 / $395
Single Day Registration (Early Bird / Regular):
- NSGC Member: $395 / $450
- NSGC Student Member: $175 / $175
- Non-Member: $450 / $500
- Student Non-Member: $240 / $240
Pre-Conference Symposium Add-On (in-person only): NSGC Member $310, Non-Member $320, Student $95.
Emeritus Members are eligible for a discounted rate by contacting NSGC. In-person attendees can earn an estimated 19.5 contact hours (1.95 CEUs) from CEU-approved sessions, plus additional contact hours from digital content.
History
The National Society of Genetic Counselors advances the roles of genetic counselors in health care by fostering education, research and public policy to ensure the availability of quality genetic services. The 2026 event in Baltimore is the association's 45th Annual Conference, held annually as the largest conference devoted to the educational and professional needs of genetic counselors. The 44th Annual Conference took place in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the NSGC 45th Annual Conference taking place?
The NSGC 45th Annual Conference takes place November 10–14, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. It is hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center at 1 West Pratt Street.
Who should attend the NSGC Annual Conference?
The conference is designed by genetic counselors for genetic counselors and draws genetic counselors and genetic healthcare professionals of all experience levels. Returning attendees, first-time attendees, students and recent graduates are all encouraged to attend.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
You can register online through the NSGC website. In-person full conference early bird rates (by Sept. 24) are $580 for NSGC members, $290 for student members, $840 for non-members and $340 for student non-members, with higher regular rates after Sept. 24. Single-day and pre-conference symposium add-on options are also available.
What hotels are available near the venue?
NSGC has room blocks at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor and the Hyatt Regency Baltimore, all within about a 5-minute walk of the convention center. Rooms are first-come, first-served and available until October 10, 2026, or until the blocks sell out, and a discounted student block is offered at $129 per night.
What is the new Digital Access Pass?
New in 2026, the Digital Access Pass offers on-demand access to recorded conference sessions, uploaded to the virtual platform within 24–48 hours after the live sessions. Pre-conference symposia, sponsored symposia and workshops are excluded, and live streaming is not offered this year.
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