NSAC’s 2026 SUMMER MEETING

EVENT DATE: Monday, August 3rd – Thursday, August 6th

EVENT LOCATION: Fayetteville, AR

NSAC Members typically gather as a full coalition twice annually: once in the winter to set priorities and strategy for the coming year, and once in the summer, to check in on work to date and re-evaluate strategies and opportunities to advance our priorities for the remainder of the year.

Details on NSAC’s 2026 Summer Meeting agenda below!

Monday, August 3rd: Opening Reception and Dinner

• Organizational Council meeting
• Opening welcome
• Reception dinner with members & staff
• Evening activities and networking

Tuesday, August 4th:Policy Day & Happy Hour

• Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM, sessions start at 9 AM
• Morning sessions 
• Structured rest 1 PM – 2PM
• Afternoon sessions 
• Sessions wrap up by 5 PM
• Happy Hour 5:00 – 7:30

Wednesday, August 5th: Campaign Sessions & Farm Tours

• Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM, sessions start at 9 AM
• Morning sessions
• Afternoon farm tours
• Dinner offsite and evening activities

Thursday, August 6th: Commitments & Depart

• Morning sessions
• Meeting closes & members depart at 12:30

Last updated: July 14, 2026