NAGC26: Know Before You Go
Welcome to Milwaukee!
Welcome to NAGC26 in Milwaukee! We can’t wait to see you for the nation’s largest gathering focused on gifted and talented education. Before you arrive, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your convention experience. Please read the details below carefully. If you have any questions, reach out to us at nagc@nagc.org.
LOGISTICS BEYOND THE SESSIONS NAGC26 MERCH VOLUNTEER
Logistics
Convention Location
Baird Center: 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203
Hotel Information
Book your hotel room for NAGC26 at the special rates, available here on a limited basis. The housing website closes on October 14.
Registration & Check-In
Stop by the registration desk to check-in and for any questions!
Schedule of Events
Start planning your NAGC26 experience by exploring the full schedule of events happening Thursday, November 5, through Sunday, November 8.
What to Bring
A few essentials can help you make the most of your NAGC26 experience. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, a refillable water bottle, and a sweater or light jacket for cooler meeting rooms. And if you have NAGC merch, be sure to pack it. Friday will be Spirit Day, a chance to show off your gifted education pride by wearing your NAGC merch!
Download the App
Access the full event schedule, connect with attendees and exhibitors, view session handouts, and stay up to date throughout the convention. Download the app and use code NAGC26 to create an account.
Pre-Convention Sessions
Thursday, November 5, 8:00am - 11:30am CT, Registration Required ($150)
Meals
Most convention meals are on your own. Lunch is available for purchase in the exhibit hall from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Vending machines are also available on the first floor of the Baird Center.
Guest Passes
Guest passes are now available for purchase! Click on the button below to learn more about the available passes and price.
Beyond the Sessions
Social Events
Make time to connect! NAGC26 social events provide a relaxed way to meet new colleagues, reconnect with old friends, and expand your professional network while enjoying all that the convention has to offer.
NAGC Cares
Help us make a positive impact in our host city. Through NAGC Cares, attendees can support Pathfinders Milwaukee by donating items from their wish list and helping provide essential resources to those in need. The items most in need are those from the Personal Items section.
Spirit Day
Join us for Spirit Day on Friday and wear your favorite gifted education gear! From school and district shirts to NAGC merch, it's a fun way to show your pride and connect with fellow members of the gifted education community.
Share Your NAGC26 Experience
Show us your NAGC26 experience! Share your convention photos on social media, tag @NAGCGifted, and use #NAGC26 for a chance to be featured on NAGC's channels.
Attractions, Food & Drink
The local host committee has put together a list of their favorite nearby dining options. Click on the button below to see the list!
Milwuakee Unites
Milwaukee prides itself on being a place that welcomes all people. No matter who you are or what you celebrate, Milwaukee has something for you. From Bublr Bikes to Harley Davidson motorcycles, catching a show at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to rocking out at Summerfest, or walking through booths at the Juneteenth Day Festival to sipping on authentic beer at German Days, the extraordinary culture of Brew City is one that can be experienced at any time throughout the year.
