NCPN CONNECT 2026
Organized by National Career Pathways Network (NCPN)
NCPN Connect 2026 is the nation's premier conference focused on career pathways, bringing together educators, workforce leaders, and industry partners to share proven str...
- Dates
- Feb 18-20, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
NCPN Connect 2026 is the nation's premier conference focused on career pathways, bringing together educators, workforce leaders, and industry partners to share proven strategies, emerging models, and practical tools. For over 30 years, NCPN CONNECT has been bringing together educators, administrators, workforce professionals, and industry partners to strengthen the education-to-careers pipeline. Attendees will gain insights, explore strategies, and advance practices in Career Pathways, Adult Career Pathways, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and workforce development. Participants will discover proven strategies, learn from national experts, gain practical tools, build a professional network, and explore emerging trends shaping the future of career pathways and learning.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities are available at Platinum ($7,500), Gold ($5,000), and Silver ($2,500) levels. Benefits include a 10' x 10' exhibit booth with free WiFi, two main conference registrations (valued at $775 each), recognition on event marketing communications, social media posts, conference website with link, preconference signage, and conference app. Higher tiers offer additional benefits such as exclusive branding at refreshment breaks, coffee/water stations, and premier event sponsorship including keynote luncheon and breakfast with an opportunity to deliver a two-minute welcome. Important deadlines for sponsors are November 15, 2025 (Early Commitment), January 15, 2026 (Printed Materials), and February 6, 2026 (Final Sponsorship).
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