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NAFAA / IASFAA 2026 Joint Conference

November 4–6, 2026
Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV

 

                                                       Participant Registration      Business Partner Registration

Agenda

TimeTopicPresenterSession Description
Wednesday, November 4th
12:00-5:00PM    Check-In      
1:00-5:00PMPre Conference NASFAA Credential Stevie Fisher
Geoff Green		The Conference Committee is offering a 1/2 day training towards the NASFAA U Credential Needs Analysis as part of the conference registration. This NASFAA Authorized event which includes: the 1/2 day training, the NASFAA U Self-Student Guide, and a voucher for up to two attempts to pass the Needs Analysis credential examination. 
3:00-5:00PMBusiness Partner Set-UpShellee Kilbride 
5:00-6:00PMCommunity Event      This is an optional and unsponsored event. More details to come.
Thursday, November 5th
7:30AM   Check-In  
7:30AM Breakfast Continental Breakfast Provided
8:00-10:00AM    Professional HeadshotsShanda Le FevreSignups coming soon! 
8:15-8:45AM    Welcome / True Color PersonalityMichelle Haviland
Ambra Reed
Geoff Green		 
8:45-9:45AMSession 1Kari Curtis
Nora Carroll		Working through new system implementations
9:45-10:00AM   Break Commercial Break /Restroom Break
10:00-11:00AM    Session 2Michelle Haviland
Roam Yocham		SAP Revamp
11:00AM-12:00PMSession 3David GeorgeDirector's Panel Q&A
12:00-1:00PMLunch Lunch Provided
1:00-2:00PM    Session 4Michelle Haviland
Shanda Le Fevre		Family Feud - FA Style 
2:00-3:00PMSession 5Jonathan Charres    Financial Wellness & Intentional Partnerships
3:00-3:15PMBreak Commercial Break /Restroom Break
3:15-4:15PMSession 6Jill DesjeanNASFAA will be in person to deliver an OB3 update
4:15-4:30PM    Session 7Shellee KilbrideWASFAA Update 
4:30-6:00PM    Presidents Reception TBD
Friday, November 6th
8:00AMBreakfast Breakfast Provided
8:30-9:00AM    Business Meeting Each state will breakout to conduct state business
9:00-10:00AM    Session 8Dave ReynoldsOffice of Inspector General (OIG)
10:00-10:30AM    Break Break & Hotel Checkout
10:30-11:30AMSession 9Jill DesjeanNASFAA will be in person to deliver Inside the Beltway Federal Update 
11:30AM-12:00PMClosingMichelle Haviland
Ambra Reed		 

Registration & Membership

$235
Conference Registration + NAFAA Membership Dues
2026–27 membership term (expires 10/31/2027)

This package is for NAFAA Members who are inactive, joining NAFAA for the first time and those who need to renew their NAFAA membership for the 2026-27 year.

Included:
  • 1.5 days of conference sessions
  • Vendor exhibits
  • Pre-Conference NASFAA Credential session - Needs Analysis 
  • NAFAA 2026–27 membership

Hotel Information: 

 
Hampton by Hilton 
NAFAA / IASFAA is holding a block of rooms for attendees of the 2026 Conference at Hampton Inn Tropicana , 4975 S. Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118
The group rate is $159.00/night plus tax and applicable fees. 
For room reservations, click on the following link NAFAA/IASFAA 2026 Joint Conference
The room block rate expires Wednesday October 14th, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific Time. 
 
Gold Sponsors – Schuylkill County Fair








 
Silver Sponsors – Schuylkill County Fair






Questions? Contact NAFAA.