2026 NCDA Global Conference Registration

Online conference registration for the 2026 NCDA Global Conference is open now! THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 24, 2026!

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Additional 2026 Conference Registration Options

Register Now for the 2026 Virtual Event

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Learn more about the Career Center/Organization Livestream Registration

NCDA is now offering a 30% discount on registration fees for those international registrants from countries  classified lower than "High Income" by the World Bank. Please view the World Bank Country List to see if your country qualifies. If your country qualifies, please contact Natalie Scrimsher for discount information.

* To receive Member pricing, your membership must be up-to-date.  

* To receive Member pricing, your membership must be up-to-date.  

* To receive Member pricing, your membership must be up-to-date.  

* To receive Member pricing, your membership must be up-to-date. 

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CHECK-IN
Once you arrive at the conference site, please find the NCDA Registration Booth and check-in. We will give you your name badge and any tickets you purchased (such as for PDIs). Please wear your name badge to ALL events.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations received in writing prior to June 8 will be subject to a $50 processing fee (US funds). NO refunds will be given after June 8. If paying via purchase order, your organization will be required to fulfill the purchase order even if you do not attend. Refunds will not be given for no-shows after the conference. Cancellation requests may be emailed to Natalie Scrimsher at nscrimsher@ncda.org. 

SUBSTITUTIONS
Attendee substitutions will be accepted if received in writing from the original registrant by June 8. Requests may be emailed to Natalie Scrimsher at nscrimsher@ncda.org. Registration fees will be based on substitute’s membership status.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding the NCDA Global Career Development Conference please view the FAQs or contact Mary Ann Powell, NCDA Convention Director.

Livestream Content

June 30, 2026
12:45 - 5:15 pm Central Time

Opening General Session
Dirk Matthews, NCDA President; Dr. Bidhan "Bobby" Parmar

NCDA 2025-2026 AI Taskforce Progress and Insights: Advancing Career Services
Join members of the NCDA 2025–2026 AI Taskforce as we share progress, challenges, and opportunities in advancing AI in career services. This session highlights lessons learned, ethical considerations, and actionable strategies that career practitioners can apply to strengthen practice and resilience in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Logann Todd; Conquaya James

Cultivating Resilient and Meaningful Careers: Integrating Hope-Action Theory and Depth Psychology
This presentation integrates Hope-Action Theory and Depth Psychology to promote creative resilience in career development. Through experiential activities, participants will learn to translate hope into action, integrate symbolic and reflective processes, and construct meaningful, adaptable career plans that foster purpose, authenticity, and resilience amid continuous personal and professional change.
Spencer Niles; Jennifer Niles

Virtual Sessions

**Please check back as new sessions will be added weekly

International Students and Career Development; Creative Solutions to Challenging Regulations
Robin Catmur-Smith; Kyle Sommer; Nicole Bennett

From Nebulous to Navigable—Building A Four-Year Career Readiness Plan
Ashley Bigda 

Creative Resilience in Action: Discovering the Unspoken Narrative in Job Search Struggles
Rie TAKANUMA 

From Counselor to Thought Leader: Leveraging AI and Personal Branding for Career Resilience
Tuan Anh Le 

Deconstructing "Professionalism": Identifying and Confronting Oppressive Norms in Career Development
Allison Levine; Rachel Valentine 

NCDA Professional Development: Updates, Insights, and Future Plans
Melissa Venable 

The E.L.I.T.E.™ Framework: Building Resilient Careers for Career Professionals
Nickquolette Barrett 

Write Now! How to Get Published with NCDA
Melanie Reinersman; Melissa Venable; Melinda Gibbons

Using Online Resources to Implement Effective Interventions, Support Diverse Populations and Reimagine Practices
Melanie Reinersman 

Resilience in Action: How Office Adaptation Fuels Purpose-Driven Programs
Anthony Musso 

Overcoming Employment Challenges: Creative Resilience in Practice
Maisie Lynch 

Creating Serendipity: How AI Builds Unexpected Value for Career Clients
Laura Koepsell; Jessica Bickley 

Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Counselor Education: Enhancing Resilience and Innovation in Career Development
Rina Nurhudi Ramdhani 

Second Wind: Reintegrate older adults in gainful employment through Real-Work and Creative Role Design & Mindset Shifts
Mun Wai Ho 

AI and the Art of Being Human: Cultivating Empathy, Curiosity, and Meaning at Work
Rachel Nihart; Victor Massaglia 

Dual Enrollment Students: Adapting Career Development Strategies to Ensure Excellence
Molly Stonesifer; Billie Streufert 

Developing an employer sponsorship program: A toolkit for success
Jennifer Warrner

Resilience by Design: Using AI to Protect the Perception of Purpose in High-Demand Roles
Simone Stewart

Creative Pathways to Resilience: Insights from Career Crafting Interventions for Diverse Populations
Jewel Lee; Minji Cho 

Artificially Ingenious: Creative Career Programming with AI
Logann Todd

Supporting the Budding Social Media Influencer: Fostering Creative Resilience in Next-Gen Careers
Danielle Bean Jackson

Playful Toolbox: Activities for Promoting Resilience & Joy in Career Exploration
Meagan Baker; Abi Case 

Mind Over Machine: Keeping Critical Thinking Alive in the Age of AI
Logann Todd

Major Doesn’t Equal Career – Using Transferrable Skills to Expand College Students’ Mindsets and Career Options
Mackenzie Fisher; Sarah Shelby 

Building Data Literacy for Impact: Empowering Career Counselors to Use Data Effectively
Denise Lawson

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