What Upcoming Events and Conferences Does NATSAP Host?

NATSAP has announced three upcoming conferences on its website: the Utah Regional Conference (June 24–25, 2026, Provo, Utah), the East Coast Regional Conference (September 16–17, 2026, Burlington, Vermont), and the 2027 Annual Conference (January 25–27, 2027, Nashville, Tennessee). These are the events currently listed under the "Mark Your Calendar" section of the homepage, and they are open to anyone in the therapeutic schools and programs field, with member benefits such as networking and conferences highlighted by the association.

Announced Events at a Glance

Utah Regional Conference

A two-day regional gathering in Provo, Utah, scheduled for June 24–25, 2026. Regional conferences are typically smaller and more locally focused than the annual conference, which makes them useful if you want to connect with programs in the intermountain West without traveling across the country.

East Coast Regional Conference

NATSAP notes that its Southeast and Northeast Conferences have been combined into a single regional event. It runs September 16–17, 2026, in Burlington, Vermont. If you previously attended either the Southeast or Northeast conference, this merged format replaces both.

2027 Annual Conference

The flagship annual event is set for January 25–27, 2027, in Nashville, Tennessee. The annual conference is the largest of the three and the one most likely to draw attendees from across the country.

Why These Events Matter for Members and the Field

NATSAP describes its member benefits as including networking, conferences, discounts, and advocacy. The conferences are the most visible of these: they are where member organizations, referring professionals, and others in the field meet in person. For a member, attending is a way to put the directory and best-practices resources into context by talking directly with peers. For non-members considering the field, a regional conference is a lower-commitment way to see whether NATSAP's community fits your work.

How to Find the Full Schedule

The homepage shows only the next few events. To see everything NATSAP has scheduled, use the "View all Events" link in the events section, or look for the "Mark Your Calendar" area to confirm dates before you book travel. Because conference details such as registration, agendas, and session topics are not listed on the homepage, check the individual event pages through that events link for specifics.

Practical Notes Before You Plan

• Dates are firm on the site, but details are not. The homepage gives dates and cities only. Registration windows, fees, and agendas are not shown there, so confirm them on the event pages before committing.
• Two of the three events are regional. If travel cost or time is a constraint, the Utah or East Coast conference may be the more practical choice than Nashville.
• The East Coast event is a merger. Don't look for separate Southeast and Northeast conferences in 2026 — they are now one event in Burlington.
• Membership is not stated as a requirement to attend. The site lists conferences under member benefits, but it does not say attendance is restricted to members. If that distinction matters to you, verify it when you open the registration page.