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2026 NACO Annual Conference

December 16-18, 2026

Younes Conference Center North | Kearney

NACO Annual Conference

Agenda

Conference Agenda

Limited printed copies of the agenda will be available at the Eakes Office Solutions booth outside the exhibit hall. The agenda can also be accessed on the conference mobile app - "NACO Connect" — available on Apple and Google Play stores. 

The agenda is subject to change. The latest copy is available for download below.


Tuesday, December 15

3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. - Registration Opens - Younes North Foyer | Lanyard Sponsored by Nationwide, Pens Sponsored by MIPS, Tote Bag Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska

3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. - Vendor Set Up in Exhibit Hall - Silver Ballroom


Wednesday, December 16

7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. - Registration Open - Younes North Foyer | Coffee and Tea Station Sponsored by National Association of Counties and First Concord Benefits Group

7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. - Exhibit Hall Open - Silver Ballroom

7:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. - Free Professional Headshots for Attendees Sponsored by Zelle HR Solutions - Silver Ballroom at the Zelle HR Booth

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M. - Bus Transportation Available

8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. - Affiliate Sessions (Schedules Subject to Change)

11:00 A.M. - 1:00 PM - Lunch | Affiliate Times Designated in Schedules Below - Registered Exhibitor Attendees Lunch at 1:00 PM | Menu: Baked Potato Bar with Diced Brisket and Pulled Pork

3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. - Networking & Snacks in the Exhibit Hall *New this year! - Silver Ballroom  | Menu: Hors d'Oeuvres

4:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - Hospitality Rooms - Younes South


Thursday, December 17

7:00 AM-3:00 PM - Registration Open - Younes North Foyer | Coffee and Tea Station

7:00 AM-2:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open - Silver Ballroom

7:00 AM-8:30 AM - Breakfast Buffet Sponsored by D.A. Davidson | Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Homestyle Sausage Gravy, Freshly Baked Biscuits, Smoked Pit Ham, Hash Brown Patties, and Iced Cinnamon Rolls

8:00 AM-12:00 AM - Bus Transportation Available

8:00 AM-4:00 PM - Documentary Viewing Room - Bronze 5

8:30-10:00 AM - All-Conference Opening Session | Keynote Speakers: Peter Cressy, George Washington Leadership Institute | Lisa Quist, Land As Your Legacy

10:30-11:30 AM - Morning Breakout Session

11:30 AM-12:30 PM - All-Conference Lunch  | Nebraska State Senators Invited to Attend - Gold 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 | Menu: Italian Buffet -  Exhibit Hall Break - Silver Ballroom 

12:30-1:30 PM - Afternoon Breakout Session

1:30-4:00 PM - NACO Business Meeting - Gold 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 | Menu: Cookies, Rice Krispie Treats, Pretzels, Popcorn

4:00-4:30 PM - Exhibitor Door Prize Giveaways - Gold 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12

6:00 PM - Hospitality and Dinners - Younes South


Friday, December 18

7:00-9:00 AM - Legislative Forum & Breakfast - Gold 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 | Menu: French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit

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