Registration Details

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In-Person Registration Policy: Every attendee must register for the conference to attend a conference function, including sessions, meals, and in-depth sessions. You have the choice of purchasing a full conference, one-day registration, spouse/guest registration and/or individual event tickets.  Please see explanations below on what is included with each registration type.

Full Conference Registration
Includes admission to the Tuesday Welcome Event; Tuesday Regional Meetings and Awards with Breakfast; Wednesday Lunch, Thursday Closing Session and Breakfast, Thursday Reception and Awards Ceremony; General Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, Poster Sessions, Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Forums and Wellness Activities. PLEASE NOTE: Full Conference Registration DOES NOT include access to the FCS Program Leaders Meeting. See options below for FCS Program Leaders Meeting Registration.  Full Conference Registration DOES NOT include access to in-depth sessions and pre-conference workshops. These tickets must be purchased separately.   

Early Bird Registration - by August 10, 2026
Member: $525
Non-member: $625
Guest/Spouse: $425
Student/Associate Member: $325

Advanced Registration - by September 10, 2026
Member: $575
Non-member: $675
Guest/Spouse: $475
Student/Associate Member: $375

Onsite Registration - starting September 27, 2026
Member: $625
Non-member: $725
Spouse/Guest: $525
Student/Associate Member: $425

Single Day Ticket (per day)
Includes admission to all activities on the selected day, except for the Tuesday Welcome Event and the Thursday Awards Ceremony for which separate tickets may be purchased. 

Early Bird Registration - by August 10, 2026
Member: $175
Non-member: $225

Advanced Registration - by September 10, 2026
Member: $200
Non-member: $250

Onsite Registration - starting September 27, 2026
Member: $225
Non-member: $275

FCS Program Leaders Meeting
The target audience for the FCS Program Leaders Meeting are those who serve in a leadership role for Family & Consumer Sciences at the state level; usually FCS Program Leaders and/or FCS State Program Specialists. This meeting is not open to Extension Educators or Extension Agents.

OPTION 1:
The 2-Day FCS Program Leaders Registration includes attendance at the Program Leaders' Meeting on Wednesday, September 30 from 8 AM - 4 PM and Thursday, October 1 from 9:45 AM - 12:30 PM. Meals include lunch on Wednesday only. This selection does not include the full NEAFCS conference activities. See option 2 below for FCS plus conference. 

2-Day Program ONLY Registration Fee
$250

OPTION 2:
If you are interested in attending the FCS Program Leaders Meeting and the full NEAFCS Annual Session, this registration includes all FCS Program Meeting meals plus all NEAFCS educational session and exhibit hall, exhibit forums, showcase of excellence, admission to the Tuesday Welcome Event, Tuesday Regional Meeting and Awards Breakfast, Wednesday Exhibit Hall and lunch,  Thursday Closing Session and Breakfast, and the President's Appreciation Event and Awards Ceremony.

Early Bird Registration - by August 10, 2026
Member: $550
Non-member: $650

Advanced Registration - by September 10, 2026
Member: $575
Non-member: $675

Onsite Registration - starting September 27, 2026
Member: $625
Non-member: $725

Pre-Conference Workshops
Click here (coming soon) to view details on Pre-conference workshop offerings. Workshops will be held on Monday, September 28 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Continental breakfast is included and will begin at 7:00 AM.  

Workshop Pricing
$TBD - members
$TBD - non-members

In-Depth Sessions

Click here (coming soon) to view details on In-Depth Session offerings. In-Depth Sessions will be held on Monday, September 28 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. 

You MUST be a registered attendee to purchase in-depth session tickets. Tickets may not be purchased for guests, unless the guest is a registered attendee (i.e., full conference, daily, etc.).

Transportation for all offsite in-depth sessions will be provided. 

Each in-depth session has a minimum guarantee and a maximum allowed. If your session does not meet its minimum by August 10, it may be cancelled. If so, we will notify you with alternate options. 

If you are paying by check (rather than pay by credit card online), your spot in the in-depth sessions will NOT be guaranteed until payment is received. 

All In-Depth Sessions will be ticketed events, and you must have a ticket for a specific activity to be admitted. In-depth session tickets will not be sold onsite at the conference. 

Early Bird Ticket Price - by August 10, 2026
Onsite Sessions - $TBD
Offsite Sessions - $TBD 

Advanced Ticket Price - by September 10, 2026
Onsite Sessions - $TBD
Offsite Sessions - $TBD 

Individual Event Tickets
Reminder: The Single Day Ticket Registration and the 2-Day Program Leaders Meeting Only options do not include tickets for the Tuesday Welcome Event and the Thursday Awards Ceremony following the President's Appreciation event.  

Tuesday Welcome Event Ticket Pricing (transportation and meal voucher included): $95
Thursday President's Appreciation Event & Awards Ceremony Ticket Pricing: $TBD

Registration Policies

Membership:
If you are eligible for membership but not currently a NEAFCS member, you may join now and get the member rate for the Annual Session. A new member application can be found at www.neafcs.org/join-neafcs. Dues are based on a calendar year and not pro-rated. So, please keep in mind that your membership will be valid for the 2026 membership year. Dues are not pro-rated.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing using the NEAFCS Refund Request Online Form and will be processed according to the following guidelines:

Standard Refund Schedule

• A full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee, will be provided if the request is received on or before the Early-Bird Registration Deadline.
• A 50% refund, less a $50 cancellation fee, will be provided if the request is received on or before the Advanced Registration Deadline.
• No refunds will be issued after the Advanced Registration Deadline, except as noted under Extenuating Circumstances.

Extenuating Circumstances: Requests submitted after the Advanced Registration Deadline due to a health emergency, death, or other unforeseen circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Documentation is strongly recommended (e.g., doctor’s note, death certificate, obituary, or other legal documents).

• Member or Immediate Family (spouse, domestic partner, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, caregiver, legal guardian, step-relatives, or relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption): Refund requests will be reviewed and considered but not guaranteed. Approved refunds will be granted at 100% of the registration fee, less a $50 cancellation fee.
• Non-Immediate Family or Other Circumstances: Requests will be reviewed and considered but are not guaranteed. Approved refunds will be granted at no more than 50% of the registration fee, less a $50 cancellation fee.
• If the reason does not fall within the categories above, or if further guidance is needed, the Executive Director may consult the Presidents Council.

All refund requests due to extenuating circumstances must be received within 30 days post Annual Session start date through the NEAFCS Refund Request Online Form. Requests submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

Substitutions: NEAFCS will allow registration substitutions at no additional cost until 30 days prior to the start of the Annual Session. Substitution requests must be submitted in writing (including email). Requests received after this deadline will be reviewed individually by the National Office.

Pre-Conference, Post-Conference, and In-Depth Sessions: Fees for these sessions are transferable but not refundable, in accordance with requirements established for each session.

Tours and Special Activities: All tour and special activity fees are non-refundable.

Payment Options:
You may pay your registration fees by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, Master Card, or American Express. Purchase orders will NOT be considered as a method of payment for the Annual Session. The online registration form allows for only one method of payment.  Therefore, if you would like to split your registration with multiple payment methods please complete your registration online and select the “Invoice Me” option at checkout. Then, mail, fax, or e-mail your Invoice (which you will receive via e-mail after you register) to the NEAFCS National Office along with a Payment Authorization Form. If you select the “Send Check” option, your spot in the in-depth sessions will NOT be guaranteed until payment is received. 

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