Get ready for NNSC's return to the Windy City! We're thrilled to invite you to the 2026 NNSC Spring Meeting, taking place April 15 - 17, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois!
What to Expect this Spring:
The Spring Meeting programming is nearing completion and has been thoughtfully developed by our new Professional Development Committee (PDC). The agenda will feature a strong lineup of sessions and guest speakers addressing topics such as scaling search businesses, sales and marketing practices, best-in-class leadership assessments, AI sourcing, and insights into the current nonprofit sector landscape.
Have additional ideas of topics or speakers you'd like considered at these meetings? Email PDC Co-Chairs Christina Greenberg (cgreenberg@edgilitysearch.com) or Mike English (mike@morancompany.com)!
Preliminary Schedule of Events:
Wednesday (04/15)
5:00PM - 7:00PM - Evening Welcome Reception and Networking
7:30PM - 10:00PM - Dine-Around Dinner Groups
Thursday (04/16)
8:30AM - 4:00PM - Meeting Sessions
6:00PM - 8:30PM - Thursday Evening Group Dinner (offsite)
Friday (04/17)
9:00AM - 12:00PM - Meeting Sessions
Registration is open February 1 through April 1.
Your registration includes access to all sessions, networking activities, and the Thursday Evening Dinner.
Registration closes April 1, 2026 (no joke!) so don't delay! Payment must be received in full to confirm your spot.
Your Stay: L7 CHICAGO BY LOTTE
Overlooking the Chicago River in the downtown Loop, our host hotel, the L7 CHICAGO BY LOTTE, offers sleek, modern comfort just steps from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and many of the city's top restaurants and attractions.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM at our special group rate of $239/night. Book by March 16, 2026, to guarantee the discounted rate!
We can't wait to welcome you back to Chicago this Spring!
NNSC members in good standing are welcome to attend Spring and Fall Meetings at the preferred member registration rate. Non-members (guests) may attend by invitation only and must pay the full guest registration fee. Eligible guests include employees of member firms or guests of active NNSC members, must have at least one year of experience in retained executive search, and may attend up to four meetings before membership is required. Guests may attend general sessions and social events but may not participate in Principal or Practice Lead–specific sessions. Guest registration requires a designated promotional code issued by NNSC Headquarters at the request of an active member, which serves as confirmation that the guest meets all eligibility requirements. E-mail jhadlock@nnsc.org to obtain the Guest Promotional Code.
