NCACES 2026 Conference
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NCACES 2026 is the biennial conference of the North Central regional association of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). ACES is the premier organization dedicated to quality education and supervision of counselors in all work settings. ACES & NCACES members are counselors, supervisors, graduate students, and faculty members who strive to improve the education and supervision of counselors in training and in practice. ACES and the regional associations host conferences to highlight research and best practices in supervision and in the training of counselors.
Registration Prices
| Early Bird / through Sept. 1 | Regular / Sept. 2-Oct. 7 | Late / After Oct. 7 & Onsite |
| $285 / Professional | $335 / Professional | $385 / Professional |
| $180 / Student* | $180 / Student* | $180 / Student* |
*Graduate students in Counseling programs can receive the student rate
Conference Location Details
* Registration is in the 2nd floor foyer
* Sessions rooms are mainly on the 2nd floor (Iowa Ballroom, rooms A-H)
* Sioux City & Waterloo are on the 3rd floor
* Windows is on the 1st floor
Use this link to find the floor plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UWxRLmaPq-kJB9uK2A1JX4-mSVC7AXqa/view?usp=sharing
Click here for a PDF program (note: please use the app or website for the most updated session times & locations): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pNmRqClA30PpIWfUgqtF5oRGzSzimNWr/view?usp=sharing
Empty Plate: Walk With You
We are delighted to support Walk With You this year. Walk With You is a nonprofit organization in Des Moines that is dedicated to supporting families navigating the loss of a child: https://www.walkwithyounonprofit.org/. Recognizing the emotional and practical challenges that accompany child loss, Walk With You provides compassionate, personalized support at no cost to families. Its services include bereavement support, funeral planning assistance, remembrance photography, customized grief resources, bereaved parent mentorship, and guidance for family members and friends seeking to support grieving parents. We will hear from a representative at our luncheon, and we hope you consider donating via this link: https://www.walkwithyounonprofit.org/donate
NCACES 2026 Conference at a Glance
Thursday, October 15
8:00AM - 12:00PM: Conference Sessions
8:00AM - 5:00PM: Career Link
12:00 - 1:00PM: Lunch on your own
1:00PM - 5:00PM: Conference Sessions
2:00 - 5:00PM: Emerging Leaders Workshop
5:00PM - 6:00PM: Interest Network and Committee Meetings
6:00PM: Opening Reception
Friday, October 16
8:00AM - 11:00AM; 2:00PM - 6:00PM: Conference Sessions
8:00AM - 11:00AM; 2:00PM - 6:00PM: Career Link
11:00AM - 2:00PM: Lunch, Keynote, Business Meeting, and Awards
5:00PM - 6:00PM: Interest Network and Committee Meetings
Saturday, October 17
8:00AM - 2:00PM: Conference Sessions
8:00AM - 2:00PM: Career Link
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made by 11:59 PM CT on September 15, 2026 via email to ncacesconferencecoord@gmail.com. Registrants who make requests prior to this date will receive a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee ($25 for Students). No refunds will be granted after September 15, 2026 (i.e., one month prior to conference).
Any questions about the conference, please contact the conference co-coordinators, Dr. So Rin Kim & Dr. Beth Gilfillan, at ncacesconferencecoord@gmail.com