# Advancement & Admissions Conference

- Dates: 17 November 2026
- Location: Cannon School, Concord, United States
- Organiser: North Carolina Association of Independent Schools
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Advancement & Admissions Conference 2026 is a professional event for admissions, advancement, enrollment, and marketing professionals in independent schools. It focuses on enrollment, fundraising, and institutional growth challenges and opportunities. The conference includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ncais.org/events/advancement-and-admissions-conference-2026)
- [Registration](https://www.ncais.org/events/advancement-and-admissions-conference-2026/register)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Penny Abrahams, Penny Abrahams Consulting
- Mattingly Messina, Founder, Throughline

## Sponsors and partners

- DovetailED
- FACTS
- FLIK Independent School Dining
- Independent School Collaborative
- Independent School Management
- Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc
- Marsh McLennan Agency
- A.W.G. Dewar, Inc
- Edison Foard
- First Tryon Advisors
- Hubrich Contracting Inc
- PSI Backround Screening
- TIAA
- Brown, Edwards, and Company, LLP
- Kerr Connect
- AdvancementEDU
- ClassLink
- The College Funding Coach
- Boost My School
- DumpTruck Media LLC

## Where to stay

- **Americas Best Value Inn Concord, CA**: motel, 1.9 km from the venue, 3555 Clayton Road, Concord, 94519
  - [Hotel website](https://www.redlion.com/americas-best-value-inn/ca/concord/americas-best-value-inn-concord-ca)

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