Join us for our inaugural year of Spring Learning! This reimagined event will help our community connect, learn, and grow as leaders. Spring Learning will be hosted in-person at 4 locations geographically placed throughout the United States in 2026. One virtual Spring Learning will also be hosted. While the primary audience for Spring Learning is undergraduate students, there will also be dedicated tracks for professionals and graduate students.
NODA is offering five Spring Learning conferences to choose from in 2026:
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February 20-22, 2026 |
University of California Irvine |
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March 6-8, 2026 |
University of Minnesota Twin Cities (The Graduate) |
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March 13-15, 2026 |
University of South Florida |
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March 20-22, 2026 |
Towson University |
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April 24-25, 2026 |
Virtual |
Members can attend any conference location that is offered regardless of region or geographical location.
Submission Timeline for All Locations
Wednesday, November 12, 2025: Ed Session Proposal Open
Thursday, December 10, 2026: Registration for conferences opens & NEF Application Open
Monday, January 12, 2026: Ed Session Proposal Due
Friday, January 23, 2026: Ed Session Decisions Released
Monday, February 2, 2026: NEF Application Deadline
Sample Draft Schedule
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Friday |
Registration: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm |
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Saturday |
8:30 am-10:00 pm program (including peer to peer presentations and keynote speakers) |
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Sunday |
8:30 am-12:00 pm program (peer to peer presentation and closing) |
Registration Rate (per person)
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Early Bird |
Regular |
Late | |
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Rate Ends 3 Weeks Before Conference |
Rate Ends 2 Weeks Before Conference |
Rate Ends 3 Day Before Conference | |
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Member Rate In-Person Conference |
$195 |
$220 |
$270 |
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Non-Member Rate In-Person Conference |
$390 |
$415 |
$465 |
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Member Rate Virtual Conference |
$95 |
$120 |
$170 |
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Non-Member Rate Virtual Conference |
$190 |
$215 |
$265 |
Registration will open in December 2025.