Exhibition: Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) 2026


Saturday, May 16, 2026
at
4:00 PM (PDT)
to Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM (PDT)
* Registration open until 5/1/26 at 11:59 PM (PDT)
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Category: Exhibition

Exhibitor Registration is Open!

Reserve your booth in the exhibit hall before May 1. Hall expected to sell out.

Register for a Booth

Join us May 17–19 as NCPERS celebrates 85 years of serving public pensions with a thought-provoking conference and a vibrant exhibition. Each year, ACE draws more than 800 public pension trustees, executives, and industry stakeholders. The lively exhibit hall offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your organization’s offerings to key decision makers and connect with current and prospective clients.  

What To Expect & Who Should Attend?

ACE brings together more than 800 public pension decision makers from across the U.S. and Canada, including trustees, administrators, senior staff, state and local officials, and industry leaders. Over four days, attendees engage in 40+ expert-led sessions, interactive panels, and structured networking designed to encourage meaningful connection.

For exhibitors, the ACE offers direct access to the people who influence and manage public pension systems. The exhibit hall is active and well integrated into the conference program, creating strong opportunities to showcase your solutions, strengthen existing relationships, and connect with new prospective clients.

WHAT COMES WITH MY BOOTH?

Registering for an exhibit booth at ACE includes the following:

  • Two registration passes for your booth staffers
  • Booth space with draped back wall and side rails
  • One six-foot table and two chairs with a wastebasket
  • Company listing in ACE mobile app
  • Access to NCPERS educational sessions and events at the conference

Shipping fees and additional services ordered through exhibitor service contractor will be at the exhibiting company’s expense. 

EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULE

All exhibit booths must be open and staffed during these times. Please note setup hours are subject to change.

SETUP HOURS
Sunday, May 17       8:00 am – 3:30 pm

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN HOURS
Sunday, May 17        4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday, May 18       10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, May 19      10:30 am – 12:30 pm

MOVE-OUT HOURS
Tuesday, May 19       12:30 pm – 5:30 pm

NETWORKING RECEPTION

The Sunday and Monday networking receptions will be held inside the exhibit hall, offering you one last chance to connect with clients before dinner. We ask that one booth staffer be present during the reception hours. Any booth found unsupervised will be penalized:

Sunday, May 17   4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday, May 18  4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY

The exhibitor directory will be published in the NCPERS mobile app. To be included, please e-mail the following information to events@ncpers.org by Friday, May 1:

  • Point of contact for your organization
  • Description of your company, products and services
  • Your company logo in a JPG of PNG file

LEAD RETRIEVAL

Lead retrieval will be available to exhibitors. Using this service relieves you of the mundane task of trying to capture each attendee’s contact information and instead allows you to focus on creating genuine interactions with attendees while easily following up with them post event. Information on purchasing and using lead retrieval will be sent to registered exhibitors in the exhibitor kit.

ATTENDEE LISTS

The preliminary attendee list will be available after the early-bird registration deadline. The list will be e-mailed to all registered attendees. To request a copy of the list, e-mail registration@ncpers.org. To be included on this list, please register BEFORE
the April 30 early-bird deadline ends. The final attendee list will be available onsite at the conference.

EXHIBIT BOOTH CANCELLATION POLICY

All exhibit booth cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to registration@ncpers.org. Exhibitors who cancel by April 30 will receive a refund of their booth fee, less a $200 administrative fee. Due to commitments with our venue and event partners, we are unable to issue refunds for cancellations received after May 2.

Failure to occupy booth space does not release the exhibitor from the obligation to pay for full cost of the rental. These terms shall apply regardless of the execution date of this contract.

QUESTIONS?

For more information, please contact events@ncpers.org or 202-601-2447.

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Credits Price
10x10 Booth
Your exhibit booth includes registration for two booth staffers. Registration Opens 2/2/26 at 12:00 PM PDT
$3,085.00
10x20 Booth
Your exhibit booth includes registration for two booth staffers. Registration Opens 2/2/26 at 12:00 PM PDT
$4,630.00
Registration Opens February 2 at 12:00 PM PDT 
Registration by Mail

To register by mail, please download, complete and mail the registration form to:

NCPERS
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 850
Washington, DC 20005

Registration Changes

All requests to modify a registration must be submitted by emailing registration@ncpers.org or by calling 202-601-2445.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to registration@ncpers.org by January 16. Cancellations received by this date are eligible for a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations received after January 16 are not eligible for a refund.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be issued only for written cancellation requests received by January 16 and will be processed less a $100 administrative fee. All refunds will be issued to the original form of payment. No refunds will be issued after January 16.

Substitution Policy

Substitutions are permitted at no additional cost at any time prior to the event. The original registrant is responsible for providing the substitute’s complete contact information. All substitution requests must be submitted in writing to registration@ncpers.org.

Service Provider Events and Invitations Policy

Service providers may not schedule or host client events that conflict with NCPERS educational sessions, refreshment breaks, or official receptions. Client events may only be hosted in partnership with organizations that are current NCPERS members. Hosting client events that include non NCPERS member organizations is expressly prohibited. 

Service providers seeking co-hosts for client events are encouraged to partner with CorPERS members. A list of eligible CorPERS members is available, and additional potential partners may be identified through the Service Provider Member Directory. 

Requests to have event invitations distributed to registered event attendees must be submitted in advance by contacting events@ncpers.org.

Health And Safety

NCPERS prioritizes the well-being of attendees and staff. We encourage respect for personal choices regarding masks and physical contact, adherence to any local or venue guidelines, and staying home if unwell. Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment.

Complaint Resolution

NCPERS is dedicated to providing a positive, engaging, and valuable experience for all attendees of our educational programs. We welcome feedback and take all complaints seriously as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our programs and services.

Attendees are encouraged to share their concerns by contacting us at info@ncpers.org. All complaints will be reviewed promptly, and we will provide a response within two (2) business days.

The educational agenda will be available March 2.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm      ACE Registration Opens

 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm      First-Timers Reception

 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm      Opening General Session

 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Exhibition

 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

 

 MONDAY, MAY 18

6:30 am – 7:45 am        Breakfast

 6:30 am – 5:00 pm      Registration

 10:30 am – 5:30 pm    Exhibition

 8:00 am – 9:30 am      Monday General Session

 9:45 am – 10:45 am     Breakout Session A

 9:45 am – 10:45 am     Breakout Session B

 9:45 am – 10:45 am     Breakout Session C

 11:00 am – 11:30 am    Exhibit Break

 11:45 am – 12:45 pm    Breakout Session A

 11:45 am – 12:45 pm    Breakout Session B

 11:45 am – 12:45 pm    Breakout Session C

 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm      Lunch & Lecture

 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm       Breakout Session A

 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm      Breakout Session B

 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm      Breakout Session C

 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm     Fund Member Town Hall

 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm      National Committee Election

 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm     Exhibit Hall Networking Reception

 

 TUESDAY, MAY 19

6:30 am – 7:45 am      Breakfast

 6:30 am – 5:00 pm    Registration

 10:30 am – 5:30 pm   Exhibition

 8:00 am – 9:30 am    General Session III

 9:45 am – 10:45 am   Breakout Session A

 9:45 am – 10:45 am   Breakout Session B

 9:45 am – 10:45 am   Breakout Session C

 11:00 am – 11:30 am  Exhibit Break

 11:45 am – 12:45 pm  Breakout Session A

 11:45 am – 12:45 pm  Breakout Session B

 11:45 am – 12:45 pm  Breakout Session C

 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm     Awards Luncheon

 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm      Breakout Session A

 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm      Breakout Session B

 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm      Breakout Session C

 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm      National Committee Executive Board Elections

 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm      Networking Reception

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20              

7:00 am – 12:00 pm   Registration

 6:30 am – 7:45 am     Breakfast

 8:00 am – 12:00 pm   Closing General Session IV

Caesars Palace Las Vegas

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Paradise, NV 89109 
Phone: (866) 227-5938

Experience the energy and elegance of Caesars Palace, one of Las Vegas’s most renowned destinations for meetings and events. As the host venue for the NCPERS University and NCPERS 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, Caesars Palace offers a world-class setting designed for both productivity and connection.

The resort features expansive meeting spaces, state-of-the-art conference facilities, and exceptional service, creating the right environment for learning, networking, and celebrating NCPERS’ 85th anniversary. Between sessions, attendees can enjoy luxury accommodations, award-winning dining, and the vibrant atmosphere of the Las Vegas Strip, all just steps away.

NCPERS Room Rate: $254 per night (rate includes resort fee)

Reservation Deadline: Monday, April 13

Reservations: Call 1-800-223-7277  and request the NCPERS 2026 room block 

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Resort Fee

A daily resort fee of $45 per room, per night, plus applicable occupancy tax, will be charged in addition to the room rates listed above. The resort fee includes:

  • Unlimited local phone calls. Long-distance and international calls are not included.

  • Daily access for up to two guests to the fitness center. Spa access is not included.

  • In-room internet access for up to two devices per room, per day. Property-wide roaming may be available for an additional fee.

 Room Block Limited Availability

Rooms at the group rate are limited and may sell out before the deadline. Booking within the NCPERS block helps NCPERS meet its contract requirements and helps keep overall event costs down. (This is standard language used on other NCPERS hotel pages.)

 Hotel Policies

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations are permitted up to 48 hours prior to arrival for reservations made under Caesars’ current policy; cancellations inside 48 hours forfeit the first night room and tax deposit.

Transportation

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the closest airport to Caesars Palace, located approximately 5.6 miles away. Rideshare services and taxis are readily available.

Housing Scam Warning

NCPERS does not partner with third-party housing bureaus. If you are contacted by a company offering discounted rooms or requesting payment to “secure” your reservation, do not provide any information. Book only using the link and phone number provided on this page.

 

Registration Information

* Registration open until 5/1/26 at 11:59 PM (PDT)
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Here's What Past  Exhibitors Are Saying:

“Our firm attends conferences that provide quality education, attract active pension trustees and decision-makers, and are well orchestrated. NCPERS has consistently delivered on providing a quality conference experience and we appreciate the partnership with NCPERS." – Kristin Phalen, Director of Client Services, Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. 

    

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