2026 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
About the Conference
The NACo Annual Conference is the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs.
The conference included dozens of committee and caucus meetings, educational workshops, general sessions and more. Sessions offered learning and best practices on the full range of county responsibilities and domestic policy issues. NACo membership also elected new leadership and set the organization's policy priorities during the Annual Business Meeting.
County News Annual Conference Coverage
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#NACoAC26 Video Feed
Video highlights from throughout the conference
Policy Resolutions & Platform Changes
The NACo resolutions process provides members with the ability to participate in national policy decisions affecting county governments.
Thanks to policy steering committee members in attendance, as well as our Board of Directors, NACo’s membership approved resolutions and platform changes to the American County Platform, which will drive our advocacy throughout the next year.
Conference Schedule
The Annual Conference brings together county officials, policy leaders and partners from across the nation for four days of learning, networking and advocacy. From educational workshops and policy steering committees to general sessions and unforgettable New Orleans experiences, the 2026 Annual Conference is where county leaders come together to shape the future.
Thank you to our 2026 Annual Conference Sponsors
Closing Reception Sponsors
Joint Caucus Reception Sponsors
Venue
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is located in Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The lower end of building one is located 1,640 feet upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River. It is named after former Mayor of New Orleans Ernest Nathan Morial.
Additional Information
- Waiver of liability
- Code of conduct
- Questions? Email nacomeetings@naco.org.