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NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo 2026

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personNational draw
📅 27 September 2026 – 30 September 📍 unknown, Chicago, US ↗ 🏢 National Association of College Auxiliary Services 🔁 annual

170

Exhibitors

1,000

Attendees

NACAS C3X is the premier annual conference and exposition for higher education auxiliary services professionals. It connects campus leaders with industry partners providing solutions in campus dining, bookstores, housing, parking, technology, and other non-academic operations.

Higher EducationEducation EdtechHospitality Catering auxiliary servicescampus diningcampus housingbookstorescampus operationsparkingcampus technology

NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

McCormick Place

Convention centre · 241,548 m² · 4 halls

Located in Chicago, McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, featuring over 2.6 million sq ft of exhibition space, multiple ballrooms, and assembly rooms. It consists of four interconnected buildings and is a major venue for B2B trade shows.

📍 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Operated by ASM Global

59 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

National Association of College Auxiliary Services

Nonprofit · Charlottesville, United States · Founded 1969

The leading association for higher education auxiliary service professionals, focusing on campus services like dining, housing, and logistics.

Runs 3 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

To discover innovative services, benchmark auxiliary operations, optimize non-academic revenue streams, and network with senior auxiliary executives from across North America.

Who attends

Higher education administratorsauxiliary service directorsvice presidents of financeand campus business operators managing campus services.

Exhibitor categories

Campus Dining & FoodserviceBookstore & Retail SolutionsCampus Technology & AIFacilities & Housing ManagementParking & Mobility SolutionsIdentification & Access Control Systems

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Speakers

62 speakers at NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo

B

Bill Redwine

Interim CEO · NACAS

student successhigher educationrevenue streams
D

Dr. Kimberly Amirault-Ryan

Performance Consultant / Executive Coach

"Winning Teams: Excelling Under Pressure"

Bio

Performance Consultant to the NHL, NBA, and Olympians and Executive Coach.

team buildingconflict managementperformance
D

Dr. Bridget Burns

Founding CEO · University Innovation Alliance

"Innovating in Higher Education for the New Normal"

Bio

Founding CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, a multi-campus laboratory for student success innovation.

higher education innovationstudent successfuture learners
D

Dr. Johnnetta Cole

Former President of Spellman and Bennett Colleges

"Fireside Chat"

Bio

Former President of Spellman and Bennett Colleges.

auxiliary servicesbusiness operationshigher education leadership
T

Thomas Sekayan

Chief Operating Officer · Cal Poly Pomona Foundation

"How Did This Happen? The Uncharted Path of the Auxiliary Services Pro"

Higher Ed Auxiliary ServicesWork-life balanceProfessional development
J

Jennifer Gray

Director of Student Union & Event Services · University of Nevada, Las Vegas

"How Did This Happen? The Uncharted Path of the Auxiliary Services Pro"

Higher Ed Auxiliary ServicesWork-life balanceProfessional development
E

Elysa Doss-Reichert

Systems Analyst & Asst to the AVP · Gonzaga University

"How Did This Happen? The Uncharted Path of the Auxiliary Services Pro"

Higher Ed Auxiliary ServicesWork-life balanceProfessional development
S

Sid Mehta

Senior Director Ancillary Services · Simon Fraser University

"University Food Services: Climate Action Lab Roundtable"

SustainabilityFood systemsClimate action
J

Jim Dwyer

Assistant Vice President, Auxiliary Business Services · Arizona State University

"University Food Services: Climate Action Lab Roundtable"

SustainabilityFood systemsClimate action
N

Neil Markley

Associate Vice President for Administration and Finance · Sonoma State University

"University Food Services: Climate Action Lab Roundtable"

SustainabilityFood systemsClimate action
J

Joseph Person

Executive Director Auxiliary Enterprises · Central Washington University

"University Food Services: Climate Action Lab Roundtable"

SustainabilityFood systemsClimate action
K

Kelly Tilstra

Director, Equitable Access · VitalSource

"Equitable Access: From Concept to Reality - Strategies for Implementation and Success"

Equitable accessStudent successAffordability
C

Cambria Dorado

Regional Director · RedShelf

"Equitable Access: From Concept to Reality - Strategies for Implementation and Success"

Equitable accessStudent successAffordability
L

Lori Schmit

Director of Stores · Barnes & Noble College

"Equitable Access: From Concept to Reality - Strategies for Implementation and Success"

Equitable accessStudent successAffordability
A

Andy Lachman

University Housing, Food & Mail Services Manager · University of Hawai'i at Manoa

"Equitable Access: From Concept to Reality - Strategies for Implementation and Success"

Equitable accessStudent successAffordability
A

Angela Rader

Director of Marketing and Communications UEI · University of California Sacramento State

"Shaping the Workforce of the Future with Student Leadership Development Programs"

Student leadershipWorkforce developmentHospitality

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Frequently asked questions

When is NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo?+
NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo takes place on 27 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.
Where is NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo held?+
NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo is held at unknown, Chicago, US.
Who organises NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo?+
NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo is organised by National Association of College Auxiliary Services.
How many exhibitors attend NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo?+
NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo typically hosts approximately 170 exhibitors.
How often is NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo held?+
NACAS C3X Annual Conference & Expo is held annual.

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