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2026 NCA Convention Program at a Glance

Preliminary program; subject to change

Wednesday, March 11

9:30 am – 9:50 am

NCA Annual Meeting of Members

Thursday, March 12

8:00 am

Registration Opens

8:15 am–1:00 pm

Coffee Gives Back Day of Service

Additional fee, advance registration required. Off property.

1:30–3:00 pm

Concurrent Workshops

3:15–4:00 pm

Networking Reception: How to Leverage Convention Experience & NCA Membership

4:15–5:15 pm

Welcome Session and 2026 NCDT Sneak Preview

5:30–7:30 pm

Welcome Reception

6:30–9:00 pm

Young Professionals Networking Event, hosted by NCA Next Gen

Additional fee, advance registration required. Off property.

Friday, March 13

7:30 am

Registration Opens

7:45–9:00 am

International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA) Breakfast

Additional fee, advance registration required.

8:00–9:00 am

Breakfast with Tabletop Exhibitors

9:15–10:45 am

General Session: State of the Association & Keynote

10:45–11:30 am

Networking Coffee Break with Tabletop Exhibitors

11:45 am–12:30 pm

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

12:45–2:15 pm

NCA Awards Luncheon

2:30–3:15 pm

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

3:15–4:00 pm

Networking Coffee Break with Tabletop Exhibitors

4:15–5:00 pm

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

5:15–6:00 pm

Young Coffee Leaders Session, hosted by NCA Next Gen

6:00–7:30 pm

Evening Reception

7:30–11:00 pm

Open evening to explore Tampa (with complimentary shuttle service to/from Ybor City)

Saturday, March 14

7:00–8:00 am

Walk/Run, proceeds benefit 2026 NCA Origin Charity of the Year

Additional fee, advance registration required. Off property.

8:15–9:15 am

Breakfast with Tabletop Exhibitors

9:15–10:15 am

General Session: G. Scott Clemons, BBH & Co.

10:15–11:00 am

Networking Coffee Break with Tabletop Exhibitors

11:15 am–12:00 pm

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

12:15–1:15 pm

Farewell Networking Lunch