Join the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) for a multitude of sessions focused on regional development, the federal landscape, and the programs and policies that matter most to Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) and their stakeholders.
Conference content will begin on the morning of Sunday, March 8, 2026, for NADO Executive Committee members, NADO Board of Directors members, NADO Research Foundation Advisory Committee members, and DDAA Board members.
On the evening of Sunday, March 8, 2026, an opening reception will be held for all conference attendees, as well as a dinner for DDAA members.
Conference plenary and breakout sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, and continue through 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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DDAA Member |
$550 |
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DDAA Spouse/Guest |
$250 |
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NADO Member (Non-DDAA) [Associate, General] |
$650 |
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NADO Member (non-DDAA) [All other upgraded levels] |
$575 |
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NADO Member Spouse/Guest |
$250 |
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Non-Member |
$800 |
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Non-Member Spouse/Guest |
$250 |
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First-time Attendee (NADO or DDAA) |
**Please contact NADO |
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**For first-time attendees, a discounted rate is available. Please email NADO at [email protected] to inquire about this rate. |
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Cancellation Policy
Registrants who cancel their registrations by February 27, 2026, will receive a refund minus a $150 administrative fee.
Rooms will begin to free up as cancellations come in over the next two weeks. We are working down the waitlist and will modify/add reservations as rooms become available. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a reservation for everyone but are hopeful we will be able to accommodate most.
When flying to Washington (WAS), there are (3) main airports:
Complimentary Hotel Airport Shuttle: Marriott airport shuttle service runs 5:00 am to midnight every 30 mins. Last hotel departure is at 11:30 pm. Be sure to get off at the Crystal Gateway Marriott stop (conference hotel).
Bus Station
Subway (Metro) Stations
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As part of the Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP), the NADO Research Foundation will host An Afternoon with the Districts, a free half-day, interactive training and networking event for EDD staff on March 11, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Arlington, Virginia, immediately following the NADO & DDAA Washington Conference.
This year’s gathering will center on storytelling and how Economic Development Districts (EDDs) can better communicate the impact of their work to a variety of audiences.
View the draft agenda for An Afternoon with the Districts here.
Contact Brett Schwartz with any questions.
Conference Mobile App: Whova
Download the Whova app if you haven’t already (App Store/Google Play) and sign up with the same email address used for your conference registration.
Features: View the program, create a personalized schedule, connect with attendees, message organizers, post photos, and more.
No printed programs: Download and print the PDF program linked here if desired.
Questions? Email [email protected].
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Questions about accommodations? Contact Jamie McCormick.
Questions about conference registration? Email [email protected].
