Join us at the 50th Annual Educational Conference and Training!

We are looking forward to hosting you in beautiful Maricopa County, AZ for the 50th Annual Educational Conference and Training! Join us September 8-11, 2025 for three days of networking and education in beautiful Mesa, Arizona.
 

Register Here

 

Registration

Register here. Rates shown below. 

  Early Bird Regular
Member   $600  $635
Additional Member   $577  $605
Non-Member   $660  $715
Spouse/Guest   $195  $195
Early-Bird registration ended July 11, 2025.
Members will need to log in to register, and non-members will need to create an account to register. 


Hotel

Our block of rooms at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West is now sold out. Hotel rooms are still available at the adjoining Courtyard Mesa at Wrigleyville West located within the same plaza – book your room now!

Sponsorship

The Annual Educational Conference and Training is made possible by our sponsors. In addition to receiving the thanks of our members, sponsors receive the opportunity to showcase their services through space in our exhibit hall and ample opportunities throughout the entire conference. View sponsorship opportunities here. 

 

Program

View the Final #NACCED25 Program here. Preview all the goodness to come Sept. 8-11 in Maricopa County, AZ. From networking events including a film screening and a board game night, to breakouts on topics like NEPA 101 and humane solutions to encampment dismantlement, to general sessions on BABA and disaster response, it is an action-packed agenda of learning and socializing. There’s even a 90s-themed HOME program 35th anniversary celebration! View the final program here. Thank you to all the incredible sponsors who make this event possible and who are listed in the program.

View the Conference Speaker Biographies. 

Awards of Excellence

Each year NACCED recognizes the achievements of its members through the Awards of Excellence program. Awards are given in the categories of community development, economic development, homeless coordination/assistance, affordable housing, planning/policy/program management and innovation.

Application Closed.

View last year's winners here. 

 

the John C. Murphy Scholarship

The John C. Murphy Scholarship will be awarded to one graduate or undergraduate student studying affordable housing and community and economic development. The award is in the amount of $2,500.

 

Application Closed.

 

Silent Auction

Please bring an item for silent auction!  Popular items include handmade crafts and jewelry, sports memorabilia, artwork, gourmet food and drink, and gift cards for national chains. The silent auction will be held onsite Tuesday, September 9, to benefit the John C. Murphy Scholarship fund.

 

Submit your silent auction form here.

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS