# NERFA Conference

- Dates: 12 November 2026 to 15 November 2026
- Location: The Desmond Hotel Albany, Albany, United States
- Address: 660 Albany Shaker Rd
- Organiser: Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

The NERFA 2026 Conference is an annual gathering for music, networking, and professional development. It brings together artists, presenters, agents, managers, and industry professionals to connect, learn, and celebrate the folk and roots music community. The event features showcases, educational sessions, and collaboration.

## Who attends

This annual gathering brings together artists, presenters, agents, managers, and industry professionals to connect, learn, and celebrate the folk and roots music community.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://nerfa.org/events/nerfa-2026-conference/)
- [Registration](https://nerfa.org/register#content)

## Topics

- Entertainment & Media

## Where to stay

- **Renaissance Albany Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 142 State Street, Albany, 12207
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/albbr-renaissance-albany-hotel/overview/)
- **Hilton Albany**: 320 m from the venue, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, 12207
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/albhhhf-hilton-albany/)
  - Phone: +1-518-462-6611
- **Hampton Inn & Suites Albany - Downtown**: 390 m from the venue, 25 Chapel Street, Albany, 12210
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/albhshx-hampton-suites-albany-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 518-432-7000
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany Downtown**: 480 m from the venue, 74 State Street, Albany, 12207
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/albfd)
- **Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown**: 740 m from the venue, 82 Montgomery Street, Albany, 12207
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-york/hyatt-place-albany/albza)
  - Phone: +1 518-977-7778
- **TownePlace Suites Albany Downtown/Medical Center**: 1.5 km from the venue, 22 Holland Avenue, Albany, 12209
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/albmc)
  - Phone: +1 518-860-1500
- **The Argus Hotel**: 1.6 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.theargushotel.com/)
- **Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center**: 1.6 km from the venue, 62 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, 12208
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/albmcgi-hilton-garden-inn-albany-medical-center/)

## What people are saying

- [Phil Henry and the News Feed at NERFA Conference 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXpAEiNfnUs)
  - Formal showcase at Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference, November 7th, 2025 in Albany, NYMitch Barron, fretless and upright bassPhil Henry, acoustic a...

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/nerfa-conference/