2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Make Your Plans Now!

Each year, members of the North Carolina Community Action Association, speakers, vendors and workshop leaders gather for a few days of networking, learning and fun. Planning for the 2026 conference in Wilmington is well underway, and we hope you'll save the dates!

Follow this page as a resource for attendees, sponsors, speakers and vendors!

Hotel Reservations

Join us at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Group Rates are available until room block is full or until your cutoff date: Thursday, April, 16, 2026, whichever comes first. After the cut-off date, please note the group rate will no longer be valid.

If you choose to reserve by phone (1-800-HILTONS), mention group code CAA

Sponsorships

Our agencies are a diverse reflection of local communities and we are united in our commitment to serve low-income families and embody the promise of community action. We're all working to help people help themselves and each other.

Please show your support & join us in our mission today!

Who will be attending?
Executive directors/CEOs and founders, nonprofit staff, Head Start and weatherization staff, board members, community volunteers, new and veteran board members, officers and committee chairs, community leaders, consultants, contractors, elected officials, civil servants and partners.

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Registration