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Conference Details

Click here to view the 2026 Welcome Letter from NCAA President, Gage King.

2026 NCAA Conference Working Agenda Coming Soon…

CONFERENCE THEME: Elevating Horizons: Navigating Growth and Change

 

2026 Conference Hotel Options

The NCAA is excited to announce that the 46th Annual NCAA Conference Block is LIVE! This conference will take place in Downtown Charlotte, NC from March 18-20, 2026 (golf being the morning of the 18th). We URGE you to reserve a room in this block ASAP as these typically fill up FAST.

This hotel is next to the Charlotte Convention Center and near the Bank of America Stadium, home of the Panthers. The hotel offers an on-site restaurant .The light rail is located directly in front of the hotel. The Westin Charlotte features a 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels in every guest room. Free Starbucks coffee is also included in each room. Guests at the Charlotte Westin can use the fitness center or have a drink in the hotel’s SoCo Bar. JP Charlotte, also on-site, serves American cuisine and fine wines. The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Discovery Place are within one mile of the Westin in Charlotte. The Epicenter dining and entertainment area is .3.7 mi away.

Check-in is at 04:00 PM and Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Covered self parking fee: USD 35 per night
Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)

Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)

Reserve your room here: https://book.passkey.com/gt/220654934?gtid=6c350b83c5b2d1dc9331cddf53415bc3

2026 Conference Sponsors

Presidential Diamond Sponsor

  • Talbert & Bright, Inc.

Presidential Plus Sponsor

Presidential Sponsor

  • AVCON, Inc.

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

  • Michael Baker International
  • Paradies Lagardere

Bronze Sponsors

  • Campbell Oil Company
  • Kimley-Horn
  • Messer Construction
  • Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC
  • Pace Pavement Technologies

Angel Plus Sponsors

  • Wilmington International Airport

Exhibiting at the NCAA Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to meet and engage with the decision makers for aviation. Visit the Exhibitors Page for details…

2026 Conference Exhibitors

Conference Exhibitor List Coming soon once 2026 Registration Opens!