NAGW National Conference 2026
Registration is Open
Registration for the 2026 NAGW Conference is now open! Join government web professionals from across the country for four days of inspiration, innovation, and practical insight along the shores of the Great Lakes.
Whether you are a web developer, content strategist, digital communicator, or technology leader, this is your chance to sharpen your skills, connect with peers, and bring home ideas you can start using right away. Need help making the case to attend? Check out our How to Convince Your Boss guide (Word document).
The 2026 NAGW Conference will be held Oct. 6-9 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Registration Rates
Save more when you register early. Early Bird pricing is available through July 10.
| Attendee Type | Early Bird (by July 10) |
Regular (by Sept. 15) |
Late | Speaker Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members | $850 | $925 | $1,025 | — |
| Non-Members* | $1,125 | $1,200 | $1,300 | — |
| Speakers** | — | — | — | $650 |
* Non-member rate includes a complimentary 1-year NAGW membership (a $225 value). This offer is valid only for new members, defined as individuals who have not held an active NAGW membership since January 1, 2021.
** Call for speakers is open!
Add-Ons
Bring a guest to enjoy conference meals and/or the Pinnacle Awards. Please note: guest passes do not include access to conference sessions.
| Add-On | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Meals Ticket | $300 | Includes all conference meals for one guest (excluding pre-conference meals), plus entry to the Pinnacle Awards. Guests are not included in conference sessions. |
| Guest Pinnacle Awards Ticket | $100 | Entry to the Pinnacle Awards ceremony only for one guest. |
Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-conference sessions offer an opportunity for deeper learning on focused topics and are available as a separate purchase. Details and pricing will be posted soon.
Hotel Information
The 2026 NAGW Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, a modern, full-service hotel in the heart of downtown. When you stay on-site, you are just steps from every session, and have easy access to the city's vibrant restaurants, entertainment, and riverwalk to recharge after a full day of learning and networking.
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 W Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203
Conference Rate: $140/night
Rate Deadline: Reserve your room by Tuesday, September 15 to receive the group rate.
Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Parking
A city parking garage is located next to the hotel. Daily parking is available for $36/day.
Schedule
A full agenda will be posted as sessions are confirmed. Check back soon!
Pinnacle Awards
The 2026 Pinnacle Awards are open! Now is your chance to recognize outstanding work in government web and digital services. Visit the Pinnacle Awards page for full details and to submit your nomination.
