# NCMEA Professional Development Conference

- Dates: 7 November 2026 to 10 November 2026
- Location: Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, United States
- Organiser: North Carolina Music Educators Association
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The NCMEA Professional Development Conference explores the future of music education, focusing on innovative pedagogy, emerging technologies, and evolving classroom practices. It is for music educators and students from K-12 through higher education across various music disciplines.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ncmea.net/ncmea-conference/overview/)
- [Registration](https://www.ncmea.net/ncmea-conference/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://www.ncmea.net/ncmea-conference/conference-schedule/)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Entertainment & Media

## Sponsors and partners

- Hollins Exposition Services
- The Benton Convention Center
- Winston-Salem Marriott
- Embassy Suites

## Where to stay

- **Kimpton Cardinal**: 130 m from the venue, 51 East 4th Street, Winston-Salem, 27101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thecardinalhotel.com/?&utm_source=Google%20My%20Business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB&utm_term=cardinal)
  - Phone: +13367241009
- **Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown**: 200 m from the venue, 104 West 4th Street, Winston Salem, 27101
- **Marriott**: 250 m from the venue, 460 North Cherry Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/intmc-winston-salem-marriott/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 336-725-3500
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem**: 320 m from the venue, 460 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, 27101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/inteses-embassy-suites-winston-salem/)
  - Phone: +1 336-724-2300
- **Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown**: 380 m from the venue, 235 Cherry Street North, Winston-Salem, 27101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/inthxhx-hampton-suites-winston-salem-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 336-276-1010
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown**: 650 m from the venue, 125 South Main Street, Winston-Salem, 27101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/intdw)
- **Courtyard Winston-Salem Downtown**: 680 m from the venue, 640 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem, 27101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/intcd)
  - Phone: +1 336-917-3038
- **Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center**: 920 m from the venue, 420 High Street Southwest, Winston-Salem, 27101

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