Mark your calendar: NACAC Minnesota 2026, the National Association for College Admission Counseling' College Fair, lands in Minneapolis, United States from 5 October 2026 to 6 October 2026, ready to bring the field together once more. Bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and industry decision-makers, it has become an important meeting point for the sector. Because it comes around every year, each edition arrives with genuine anticipation. National Association for College Admission Counseling is at the helm, and their attention to the small things is what regular attendees notice most. Minneapolis Convention Center provides the backdrop, with the space and facilities to match the programme.

Choosing Minneapolis as the host city gives NACAC Minnesota 2026 a real sense of place. Visitors get the dual benefit of a focused professional programme and a destination worth exploring. Minneapolis is well connected by air and supported by an extensive local transport network, so travelling in from abroad or elsewhere in the United States is rarely a hassle. You will find plenty of places to stay within easy reach of the venue, whether you prefer convenience or character. Once the day wraps up, Minneapolis has no shortage of restaurants, sights and things to do.

The floor is organised around College, College Admission, Education, Education Sector and Education & Professional Development, so finding the right suppliers takes less walking and more talking. The whole thing is set up for doing business: meeting rooms, matchmaking and aisles full of ready suppliers. Generous breaks and social sessions leave plenty of room to network.

Few events pack so many sourcing and networking opportunities into so few days. NACAC Minnesota 2026 offers a focused and worthwhile platform for sourcing managers, brand owners and supply-chain teams looking to do business and stay close to the sector.

Working out the logistics? Our United States guide covers how to reach the venues and what to know before you go.