Registration & Pricing
What’s Included With Registration
Your registration provides full access to the 2026 NAFA Annual Convention experience, including:
✓ Educational sessions and keynote presentations
✓ Networking opportunities with industry leaders
✓ Welcome Reception
✓ Daily breakfast
✓ Awards Banquet
✓ NAFA Business Meeting
✓ Access to sponsor and exhibitor activities
Optional excursions and activities will be available for an additional fee. Visit the Optional Events section of the program to learn more and register for available experiences.
Registration Rates:
Early Bird (Ends 9/28)
Early Bird (Ends 9/28)
Bring Your Team and Save
The Annual Convention is designed for leadership teams, owners, manufacturers, and decision-makers. Take advantage of group discounts when registering multiple attendees from your organization.
Group Discounts
5+ Attendees
Save $250 per person when registering five or more employees.
10+ Attendees
Save $325 per person when registering ten or more employees.
Companion Program
Bring a guest and make the most of your time in Palm Springs. The Companion Program offers opportunities to connect with fellow guests, enjoy Convention events, and experience one of Southern California’s most iconic destinations.
Companion registration includes:
- Companion Meet & Greet
- Welcome Reception
- Daily breakfast
- Reception & Awards Banquet
- Access to exclusive companion activities and networking opportunities
Between Convention events, companions can explore Palm Springs’ vibrant dining scene, boutique shopping, world-class golf courses, desert attractions, and resort amenities.
Cost: $375
Sponsor Benefits
Platinum Sponsors receive two complimentary registrations and Gold Sponsors receive one complimentary registration.
Contact NAFA staff at nafa@nafahq.org for your sponsor registration code.
Interested in sponsoring? Click here learn more.
Registration fees
Early Bird Registration – ends February 27
$450 – NAFA Member
$575 – Nonmember
Regular Registration – available February 28 - April 1
$525 – NAFA Member
$625 – Nonmember
April 1 will be the last day for online registration
On-site Registration
$600 – NAFA Member
$700 – Nonmember
Optional Event Fees
The Kentucky Experience: Bourbon & Bluegrass at the Frazier - A NAFA Foundation Event
Cost: $160
Filter Forward: Connections and Conversations - (Price: $0)
Sponsored by Blue Heaven Technologies
Blue Heaven After Dark - (Price: $0)
Sponsored by Blue Heaven Technologies
NAFA Exams
CAFS Exam: $225 (Member); $500 (Nonmember)
NCT Exam: $100 (Member); $150 (Nonmember)
NCT II Exam: $650.00
Contact NAFA for retest fees
Registration Cancellation
Confirmed registrations must be canceled in writing no later than March 16 to receive a full refund, less a $50 cancellation charge. Substitutions are allowed, but no refunds shall be made for cancelations after March 16.