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Convention News:
– NCA’s 112th Annual Convention Calls for Submissions, Reviewers, Respondents, and Session Chairs Now Open
– Submit Now
– Become a Reviewer, Session Chair, or Respondent
NCA Events:
– 2/20 VLO: Winter Virtual Healing Space VLO: Reclaiming Your Space
– Watch the VLO: LPH’s Professional Panel of Communication Practitioners
NCA News:
– NCA Leaders Convene in Baltimore for 2026 Leadership Retreat
– Participate in NCA’s 2026 Membership Survey
– Celebrating Excellence with NCA Awards: Nominations
NCA Publications:
– Communication Currents, Vol. 3; No. 2
| | NCA’s 112th Annual Convention Calls for Submissions, Reviewers, Respondents, and Session Chairs Now Open | | |
NCA’s 112th Annual Convention will take place Nov. 19–22, 2026 with a pre-conference and day of service on Nov.18, in New Orleans, and will explore Move/ments in the field of Communication. With more than 4,000 attendees and 1,000 sessions, the NCA Annual Convention brings together the Communication community to connect, educate, inspire, and grow. Calls for submissions, reviewers, session chairs, and respondents applications are now open with a deadline of March 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
Start planning your Convention experience now and mark your calendar—registration and hotel block booking open in July 2026. You can review Convention rates to learn more about registration pricing, member discounts, and early-bird deadlines, and explore discounted hotel options, travel tips, and additional planning resources to make the most of your time in New Orleans!
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We continue to streamline the submission process. Your NCA account is fully integrated with Convention Central. If you have any issues with your NCA account, please contact membership at memberservice@natcom.org.
Log in to your NCA account to access Convention Central and submit your proposal.
Submission Deadline: March 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Acceptance Decisions: Mid-July 2026
| | Become a Reviewer, Session Chair, or Respondent | |
Help shape the future of Communication scholarship! NCA invites scholars, practitioners, and advanced graduate students to contribute to the success of our Annual Convention by serving as reviewers, session chairs, and respondents.
Sign-Up Deadline: March 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Review Period: April 1-29, 2026
| For Convention questions, please contact convention@natcom.org. | | 2/20 VLO: Winter Virtual Healing Space VLO: Reclaiming Your Space | | Join NCA on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at noon EST for our Winter Virtual Healing Space: Reclaiming Your Space, designed to support reflection, restoration, and connection during this demanding season. This Virtual Learning Opportunity (VLO) led by Tina M. Harris, NCA President (Louisiana State University), and Jeanetta D. Sims, NCA Immediate Past President (University of Central Oklahoma), is a continuation of the Fall 2025 Virtual Healing Space, though attendance in the Fall VLO is not a requirement for attending this one; we welcome all members to attend. This is an interactive session for members seeking opportunities for healing, encouragement, and emotional support. The VLO will be 60-90 minutes. For questions about this event, please contact communications@natcom.org. | | Watch the VLO: LPH’s Professional Panel of Communication Practitioners | | The Faculty Advisory Board for Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society (LPH) presented a professional panel of communication practitioners. Watch the January VLO recording featuring expert insights from various communication professionals on their journey to their current position and specific field of practice. | | NCA Leaders Convene in Baltimore for 2026 Leadership Retreat | | The NCA Annual Leadership Retreat took place in Baltimore, MD, earlier this month. President Tina M. Harris convened the Executive Committee and NCA Council members for focused strategic planning and collaboration on strengthening mentorship resources across the discipline. Leaders reflected on the direction of NCA’s strategic priorities and identified key programming and initiatives to advance NCA’s mission and impact. | | Participate in NCA’s 2026 Membership Survey | We invite our members to take part in the 2026 NCA Membership Survey! This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard as we advance NCA’s Strategic Plan and IDEA Strategic Plan. The online survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. All responses are strictly confidential, and no individual information is disclosed or reported in any way. After completing the survey, you will be prompted to participate in a contest for one of five $50 gift cards as a thank you for providing your feedback. The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. 27, 2026, at 11:59 PST. | | Celebrating Excellence with NCA Awards: Nominations | | Nominations for NCA National, Interest Group, and Honor Society Awards will open late-February, recognizing outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and impact across the NCA community. This is an opportunity to highlight exceptional individuals and programs whose work advances our discipline and strengthens the association. The submission deadline for all awards will be May 15, 2026. Full details, including eligibility criteria and submission requirements, will be available when the award portals open. | | Communication Currents, Vol. 3; No. 2 | The latest Communication Currents is out: “A heartbreaking choice: The integrative dilemmas of ending a wanted pregnancy“. Click the button below to read and learn more. | | | | | |
