We can't wait to see you with YOUR vibrant professional community of visual arts, design, and media arts education professionals for countless opportunities for learning, creativity, inspiration, and collaboration at the 2026 NAEA National Convention—March 5-7, in Chicago, IL.
Use this app to connect with colleagues before and during the event; access session descriptions and handouts; build your personal agenda; and more! Please note that this community is exclusively for registered NAEA26 attendees.
Get started by clicking on the "My Account" tab and creating a Sched account, or by logging into an existing Sched account. This account is separate from your NAEA member profile.
Still need to register for NAEA26? Click here to register now. Rates increase after February 6.
Programming and Content
Start building your NAEA26 agenda! Engage in three full days of programming with 600+ options for sessions, workshops, events, and more—all carefully curated to meet the professional learning goals for visual arts, design, and media arts education professionals.
Ticketed Workshops & Special Events
In addition to the concurrent sessions included with your registration, there are over 50 Hands-On Workshops, Preconventions, and Events that can be added to your registration for an additional ticket fee. Tickets can be purchased when registering for NAEA26, or can be added to your registration at any point before the convention by logging into your NAEA account here. Limited tickets are available.
Exhibit Hall & Digital Playground
See and try the latest and greatest products, services, and opportunities in visual arts, design, and media arts education in the Exhibit Hall. The exhibit hall is open Thursday, 11:00am - 4:00pm; Friday, 11:00am - 4:00pm; and Saturday, 11:00am - 3:00pm in the Riverside Exhibit/Purple Level in the EAST Tower of the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
