Information for NAGC25 Speakers

Congratulations on having your presentation accepted for the NAGC25 Annual Convention program. The NAGC team and Convention Committee are excited about the outstanding program for this year’s convention. We’ve put together a few helpful resources for all of you. Please continue to check back to this page for more information.

Important Dates to Remember:

June 9: Speaker Contracts Due to NAGC
June 9: Update Your Speaker Profile
July 15: Early Bird Registration Rate Ends
September 15: Speaker Registration Due
October 22: Hotel Cut-Off Date
November 6: Takeaways/Handouts Due

Thank you for partnering with us to make this the best NAGC yet!

What is the NAGC25 Code of Conduct?

All NAGC25 attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers must abide by the NAGC25 Code of Conduct and NAGC Standards of Conduct.

Registration Information

Registration is now open. Speakers receive a $100 discount on registration. Please note—NAGC will provide you with a special code to apply at registration to receive this discount. Please wait until you receive this information before you register to ensure you receive your discount. ALL speakers must be registered for the conference as an attendee/speaker or exhibitor. If you have not registered by the due date, your session will be removed from the program or your name will be removed from a copresented session. If you have not received a registration discount code, please reach out to NAGC.

Hotel Information

Hotel Information

Headquarter Hotels:

Westin Pittsburgh & Omni William Penn

$219/night
Book by October 22, 2025

NAGC is pleased to offer a discounted room block for conference attendees at the Westin Pittsburgh, the Omni William Penn Hotel, and other nearby hotels (all within walking distance of David L. Lawrence Convention Center). You can also learn more about special offers for conference attendees and more by visiting the NAGC25 event site.

To book your room, please visit the NAGC housing portal or call the customer service line at 844-840-1842.

Speaker Promotional Graphics

We’re excited to have you join us and hope you’ll share your enthusiasm for presenting at NAGC25! We encourage you to promote your session(s) and the conference to your networks—on social media or other. Below, you’ll find downloadable NAGC25-branded speaker graphics and sample posts to help you spread the word, or you can one of our customizable Canva templates to share your specific session date and time.

Canva template 1

Canva template 2

While we love and encourage creativity, please don’t create your own graphics for this event beyond using our templates. If you have ideas, we’re happy to collaborate and provide tools that align with the NAGC25 look and feel.

Be sure to connect with us on staff LinkedIn profile so we can tag you as a presenter on the official LinkedIn event page! Please use our conference hashtag, #NAGC25 when you post.

Join me at NAGC25, November 13-16 in Pittsburgh, PA! I’ll be presenting on [INSERT INFO HERE]. Register at nagc.org/nagc25 today! @NAGCgifted #gifteded #NAGC25
So excited to share more about [INSERT INFO HERE] at NAGC25, in Pittsburgh, PA. Sign up to join me at nagc.org/nagc25! @NAGCgifted #gifteded #NAGC25
Hope to NAG-C you in Pittsburgh this November 21-24! Join me as I share more about [INSERT INFO HERE] and learn more at nagc.org/nagc25 @NAGCgifted #gifteded #NAGC25

Graphics:

Graphic 1 - Instagram

Graphic 2 - Facebook

Graphic 3 - LinkedIn

Is there private space for nursing mothers available?

Yes, nursing mothers can access a dedicated room at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Stop by the security desk for access.

Is there a discounted rate for students?

Yes! Student members receive a discounted student registration rate. To qualify for student membership, you must provide proof of enrollment. Visit www.nagc.org/page/join_nagc to learn more about student membership and to join.

Is there a discounted rate for retired professionals?

Yes! Retired professionals qualify for a special registration rate. Please contact nagc@nagc.org for details.

My school/district is sending a group to the conference. How can I register my group and are there group discounts?

To initiate the registration process for groups of 5 or more, please email nagc@nagc.org with the following information:

School/District Name
Main contact for group with email & phone number
Number of registrations needed
Number of NAGC pre-conference sessions

Our customer service team will set up your group registration and billing. They will also provide instructions for you to assign your purchased registrations or have your team register themselves. Please allow 2-3 days for group registration set up and processing.

Are continuing education hours available to Pennsylvania educators?

Yes! Thanks to NAGC's partnership with PAGE, by attending NAGC25, Pennsylvania-based attendees will be able to earn up to 23.5 Act 48 Continuing Education Credits. To earn your Act 48 credits, complete the session evaluation form for each session you attend via the NAGC mobile app (which will be available about 1 month prior to the convention to registered attendees).

What accomodations does NAGC provide to convention attendees?

NAGC provides the following accommodations for attendees at the NAGC Annual Convention:

Sign language interpreter and reserved upfront seating for hearing and visually impaired attendees at the General Sessions.
Reserved seating with extra room for mobility in all session rooms for attendees in wheelchairs/scooters, etc.
Ramp to the General Session stage for any attendees/awardees, etc with mobility issues.
Reserved seats at the front of the room in all session rooms for hearing and visually impaired attendees.
Presenters with impairments who need extra AV help/time can request this by reaching out to Lacy Compton at least 2 weeks prior to the convention.
All snacks/food offered at the Annual Convention provide options for those with special dietary needs; if you are attending an event where a full meal will be provided (such as preconvention sessions), you may reach out to NAGC with additional dietary needs so that a special meal may be provided to you.
Quiet room is available for attendees who need a mental health break.
Nursing mothers' room is available for attendees who need this space.
David L. Lawrence Convention Center. other accessibility accommodations can be found here.
Specific accommodation requests should be requested to NAGC at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations must be submitted in writing or by email (nagc@nagc.org) no later than October 15, 2025. Any cancellations received prior to October 15th will be charged a $75 processing fee. No refunds after October 15, 2025. Refunds (if applicable) will be processed within 30 days of notification of cancellation.

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