2026 Annual Conference
Date and Location
The 2026 NEOA annual conference will be held April 8-10, 2026 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel in Groton, CT.
Hotel Reservation
Hotel Group Rate - $149.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Monday, March 09, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST (or until the block is full, whichever comes first)
For room related questions, please contact Karen Valliere (karen.valliere@mysticmarriott.com)
Conference Theme
Our theme this year is: “Celebrating 50 Years of Transforming Lives: Honoring Our Past, Shaping our Future.”
Registration
Registration will open January 12, 2026.
Early Bird Rate - Ends March 1st
Member - $505
Non-Member - $605
Retiree/Alumni/Student - $179
Regular Rate - March 2nd through March 27th
Member - $600
Non-Member - $700
Retiree/Alumni/Student - $179
Late/On-Site Rate
Member - $630
Non-Member - $755
Retiree/Alumni/Student - $179
One Day Rate
Member - $355
Non-Member - $455
Retiree/Alumni/Student - $179
Registration Cancellation Refund Policy
Workshop Proposals
The proposal deadline is January 30, 2026.
Suggested topics:
Financial Aid & FAFSA Updates
Supporting Students with Disabilities
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Programs
Social Media & Digital Engagement
Marketing Your Program & Outreach Strategies
Student Leadership & Development
AI, its Impact, Utilization and Implications
Incorporating Experiential Education in your programming
Adjusting practices in the new era
Strengthen professional practice and capacity for TRIO, GEAR UP and EOP staff
Self-care, Mental Health and Personal Wellbeing for TRIO, GEAR UP and EOP Professionals
Empower programs to navigate uncertainty and implement innovative solutions
Conference Booklets in PDF Format
2021 Conference Booklet - (file too large to post, please contact the NEOA board of directors to obtain this file)
2020 Conference Booklet - (No booklet. This conference was cancelled due to COVID-19.)
Conference Rotation
Below is the schedule for the location of the Annual Conference for the next several years.
Annual Conference
April 2025 - Rhode Island
April 2026 - Connecticut
April 2027 - New Hampshire
April 2028 - Massachusetts
April 2029 - Maine
April 2030 - Vermont
April 2031 - Rhode Island
April 2032 - Connecticut