NATA 2026 FAQs

On-Site Registration Hours 
PCC, Registration Bridge East 

The online registration process includes an opportunity for registrants to request assistance to fully participate (mobility, hearing, vision, etc.) in official convention events. If requested, NATA staff will contact you for details. 

Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all meeting rooms. Front-row seats are reserved in all meeting rooms for those who need to sit close to the stage.  

Scooter Rental 

If you need to rent a mobility scooter during convention, the Unconventional Gift Shop located outside Hall B at the PCC offers scooters for rent at $70/day.  

To have a scooter delivered and picked up from your hotel, order it through the Scootaround.com website.

Friends of Bill W. is available at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 29 – Wednesday, July 1. 

As a first-time NATA convention attendee, you’re embarking on an adventure filled with opportunities to learn and network with your colleagues and friends. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you navigate your first NATA convention.   

Before You Go 

• Review the full convention schedule to familiarize yourself with all the great events and networking opportunities, such as the NATA Happy Hour, District Meetings, Opening Sessions, and Opening Reception (ticket required). Add your favorites to your completely customizable convention schedule in the NATA 2026 app. 

• Peruse the educational programming and add your favorites to your convention schedule.  

• Consider the exhibitors you want to visit at the AT Expo by checking out the floor plan and using the exhibitor listing/booth search.  

• Check out the maps feature to get the lay of the land before arriving in Philadelphia. 

On-Site 

• When you arrive, the first thing you will want to do is pick up your convention registration materials at Express Check-In located in the East Registration Bridge at the PCC. Your registration materials will include your name badge, guest badges, pre-purchased event tickets (if any) and a complimentary drink ticket to use at the NATA Happy Hour. Be sure to have your registration email confirmation and photo ID handy. 

• Stop by the Ribbon Bar to pick up your first-time attendee ribbon. 

• Kick off your convention experience by swinging by the NATA Happy Hour to grab a drink and meet friends (old and new) from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, in PCC, Ballroom AB. This is a great opportunity to meet up and network with friends and colleagues.  

• After the NATA Happy Hour, head to your District Meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to connect with your local peers and receive important updates before heading out to enjoy the city. 

• Each morning from Tuesday, June 30 to Thursday, July 2, kick off your day at the 8 a.m. Opening Session to learn about important association updates followed by a compelling keynote address. 

• As you attend your favorite educational programming events and the AT Expo each day, be sure to reserve some time to explore the NATAGear Store, engage with NATA Hall of Fame members at the Hall of Fame booth, liaise with NATA staff and other leaders at ATCentral, advance your career at Career Center Live, and more. 

• Take the family or meet up with friends at the Opening Reception in the Grand Hall at the PCC from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 (tickets required). 

All guests must be registered to attend official convention events. See the Guest Policy section of the convention website for details.  

In-person attendees can earn a maximum of 40 CEUs: Up to 15 on-site and the rest – up to 40 total - from NATA 2026 On-Demand. 
 
NATA issues Statements of Credit after the event. Eligible attendees will receive an email with instructions to access and print their statement. Attendees are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their statement and reporting the actual hours spent in educational sessions. For questions, email education@nata.org.

Business or smart casual – dress shirts, polos, blazers, slacks, skirts or clean, dark jeans – is recommended. Attendees in athletic or overly revealing clothing may be asked to change. 

Many sessions include hands-on labs and interactive experiences, so please dress in a way that allows you to fully participate. 

Pro tip: You’ll be doing A LOT of walking so be sure to pack comfortable shoes.  

In late June/early July, the average daily high temperature in Philadelphia is 85°F. They say it’s always sunny in Philadelphia, but we still recommend you pack an umbrella!  

The Pennsylvania Convention Center offers two portable “Mamava” lactation suites for nursing mothers to breastfeed infants or to use breast pumps in privacy. The units are self-contained, mobile pods with comfortable benches, an electrical outlet and a door that can be locked for privacy. The 4-foot by 8-foot pod is meant for individual use, but can fit more than one person, including mothers with infants, breast pumps, or luggage. One is positioned near the Concierge Desk on the Convention Center’s second level between Halls A and B and a second unit is located on the street level on the Broad and Arch Concourse. 

Stop by the NATA Info Desk in Reg Bridge East to turn in something you’ve found, or to see if your lost item has been turned in. Post-convention, email meetings1@nata.org.  

First aid facilities are located outside PCC, Hall D.