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2026 Annual Conference |Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kylie Dotson-Blake
National Board for Certified Counselors,
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Kylie Dotson-Blake serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and Affiliates, which includes the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) and the NBCC Foundation (NBCCF).
Dotson-Blake is a native of eastern North Carolina. Previously, she was a professor and Counselor Education program coordinator at East Carolina University in Greenville. She received her master’s degree in counselor education from ECU and her doctorate in counselor education from The College of William and Mary.
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Pre-conference sessions require a separate registration. 2-day conference Registration includes all-day programming, networking breaks, lunch, and a networking reception.
Registration
General Registration Ends February 8th
| Rates as of 12/1/2025 |
NCCA Member |
Non-Member |
| Pre-conference – Professionals |
$135 |
$160 |
| Pre-conference – Graduate Students |
$85 |
$110 |
| 2-day annual conference – Professionals |
$250 |
$275 |
| 2-day annual conference – Graduate students |
$200 |
$225 |
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Late registration ends on February 13, 2026.
Onsite registration will NOT be available during the Conference.
Conference Refund PolicyIf NCCA receives your written cancellation and refund request at [email protected]
By February 8, 2025, you will receive a full refund less a $30 cancellation processing fee.
On or after February 8, 2025, no refund will be given.
Conference Refund PolicyIf NCCA receives your written cancellation and refund request at [email protected]
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Nominations for NCCA Officers
NCCA Seeks Candidates for Office
The Governing Council of the North Carolina Counseling Association is seeking volunteers interested in assuming leadership roles for the 2026-2027 term (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This year, NCCA is seeking candidates for the following offices:
- President-Elect-Elect
- Member-at-Large (2-year commitment)
Qualified candidates must be a member in good standing with both NCCA and ACA. If you would like to run for an office or nominate someone (with permission), please submit the following information by January 5, 2026 using the online form at the button link below.
- Name of Nominee:
- Office Desired:
- Address of Nominee:
- Preferred Phone Number:
- Email Address:
- Educational Background/Credentials:
- Professional Affiliations and Positions:
- Brief Bio (250 words or less):
- What experience and qualifications do you possess that make you a strong candidate for this officer position, and how do you plan to apply these to benefit the association? (250 words or less)
- What are your top three priorities for the association, and how do you intend to achieve these goals during your term? (250 words or less)
- As an association officer, how will you ensure transparency, accountability, and effective communication between the board and the association's members? (250 words or less)
Elections for NCCA officers will be held February 5 through February 15, for the 2026-27 term. Officers for these leadership roles will be notified at the NCCA conference in February 2026.
Questions
If you have any questions about nominations, please contact the NCCA offices at [email protected]. |
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2026 Annual Conference | February 19 - February 21 | Asheville, NC
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
General Information
It is with great pleasure that we announce our 2026 North Carolina Counseling Association (NCCA) Annual Conference, will be held February 19 - February 21 at the Embassy Suites in Asheville, NC! Themed "Shaping the Future of Counseling: Innovation, Integrity, & Impact" this event is designed to provide a fantastic opportunity for professional development, networking with peers, and engaging in inspiring sessions tailored specifically for counseling professionals.
Hotel Information
 Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
The Embassy Suites is located at 192 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801. Reserve your room block today.
Questions
If you have any questions about the Annual Conference, please contact the NCCA offices at [email protected].
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