Register Now for the 2026 Professional Development Conference
Each fall, the National Braille Association hosts a three-day professional development conference for braille transcribers, teachers of students with visual impairments, and others involved in braille production. The event brings together professionals from across North America for an engaging program of workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities.
If you work in braille transcription, production, or education, we invite you to join your colleagues this October in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the 2026 Professional Development Conference.
Over three days, attendees will participate in workshops and panel discussions covering a variety of topics, connect with peers during meal functions, and exchange ideas with professionals dedicated to the pursuit of better braille.
If you’ve been waiting to register, the wait is over. Registration for the 2026 Professional Development Conference is now open!
Where
The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown.
All conference events will take place at the hotel. NBA has arranged a special room rate of $159 per night for attendees. Please note that this rate is available for a limited number of rooms and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To receive the discounted rate, use the hotel reservation link provided on the conference website on the “Lodging” tab.
When
The conference will begin the morning of Wednesday, October 21, 2026 and continue through Friday, October 23, 2026. Events will conclude at 1:00p Central on Friday.
Pricing
- Early Conference Registration = $250.00
- On Time Conference Registration = $300.00
- Late Conference Registration = $350.00
- Optional Meal Plan = $150.00 (Includes a luncheon on Wednesday, a banquet on Thursday, and a luncheon on Friday.)
- Non-Member Fee = $25.00 (If you’re interested in avoiding this fee, become a member today. For only $25.00 more, you will receive a year’s worth of membership benefits. A summary of what that includes can be found here.)
Registration
Registration is now open. Because workshop seating is limited, we encourage you to register as early as possible. Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and NBA does not maintain waitlists or exceed room capacities.
For a complete conference schedule, workshop descriptions, presenter information, and important dates, visit the conference summary page.
When you’re ready to register, select the “Register Now” button on that page or use this direct registration link.
At the end of the registration process, you may choose to pay by credit card or purchase order. If paying by purchase order, select that option during registration and include your purchase order number so we can reference it when generating your invoice.
If you have questions about the conference, please use our contact form and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you to Minneapolis this October!