June 14–17, 2026 | Renasant Convention Center
Join us for NCAI's 2026 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace! Work collaboratively with federal partners and Tribal organizations to defend and enhance Tribal sovereignty.
Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather for daily thematic programming featuring plenary panels and breakout sessions highlighting Tribal civic engagement, pertinent legislation and advocacy updates, and Tribal governance best practices.
Register now for Early Bird Pricing! Save $100 off the cost of registration by registering before May 15!
Young Professionals and Emerging Leaders Professional Development Track
Young Professionals and Emerging Leaders are invited to attend strategically created, intermittent professional development (PD) sessions throughout the convention. These opportunities are for young people aged 18–24 who are recent high school graduates, undergraduates, graduates, or employed, and are interested in advancing their policy knowledge.
Attendance is optional, allowing youth participants to prioritize attending General Assemblies and meetings of committees, subcommittees, task forces, and regional caucuses, all at a special youth discount rate. The Young Professional and Emerging Leaders PD track does not offer dedicated programming, a specific meeting space, or meals.
Individual Indian Members and Individual Associate Members Receive Special Convention Pricing — New and existing NCAI Individual Members can save on registration today!
The NCAI Membership dues cycle lasts from each Annual Convention to the next. The 2025–2026 Membership year expires September 30, 2026.
Plan Your Visit to Memphis
Hotel Block
Secure your stay at the Memphis Riverline Hotel, conveniently connected to the Renasant Convention Center via a skywalk. Book today to ensure NCAI hotel room block rates! The hotel room block is available on a first come-first served basis.
Things to Do
Memphis Travel graciously offers an exclusive pass for convention attendees, delivering savings on some of the city's most iconic attractions and experiences, including discounted admission at Elvis Presley's Graceland and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, dining discounts, and more.
Apply to be an Exhibitor at the Public Marketplace
Showcase your work and connect with convention attendees and the public at our convention marketplace.
We welcome a wide range of vendors, including Indian Arts & Crafts, Tribally-owned businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions, non-Tribal companies, and government organizations.
Policy Resolutions
NCAI resolutions are one of the policy mechanisms used to express organizational positions on Tribal, federal, state, and/or local legislation, litigation, and policy matters that affect Tribal governments or communities. All of NCAI’s advocacy work is guided by the Resolutions Process. Only Individual Indian members in good standing with NCAI may submit a resolution for consideration. All resolutions for Mid Year must be emergency in nature and national in scope.
Further guidance on the resolution submission process will be provided soon.
