2026 UMACRAO Annual Conference

Fargo/Moorhead, Minnesota
November 2–4, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fargo Moorhead

Conference Registration Information

Conference registration will open on August 1!

UMACRAO Member Conference Registration Fees

Dates Registration Fees
August 131 (early bird) $400
September 1–30 $450
October 1–19 $500

Affiliates Conference Registration Fees

Dates Registration Fees
August 131 (early bird) $450
September 1–30 $500
October 1–19 $550

 

Vendor Registration and Sponsorship

Vendor registration will open in June!

Are you a vendor who is interested in registering to attend our conference or supporting us through sponsorship? Learn more on the Corporate Partners page.

Additional Details to Help You Plan Ahead

Conference Attendance Justification Letter

We know budgets are tight and that travel requests require thoughtful, well‑framed justification. To support you, we’ve created the template below to help you clearly demonstrate the value of attending the UMACRAO Annual Meeting and to make the approval process a little easier. Use the Conference Attendance Justification Letter template.

Program at a Glance

Check out the 2026 Program at a Glance to see what we have in store for this year's conference.

Hotel Information

Courtyard by Marriott Fargo Moorhead
1080 28th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56560

Room rate: $119 per night (plus taxes and fees)

Reservations for the conference should be made by individual attendees directly with Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead reservations at 218.284.1000. Reservations must be made on or before October 8, 2026.

Refunds and Substitutions

All changes, substitutions, and cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected]. There is no penalty if the substitute works at the same institution as the original registrant. Membership status will be verified and additional fees assessed as appropriate.

Cancellation and Refund Deadlines

Refund requests will be considered based on the following deadlines. Refunds will be credited in the manner paid. Allow up to 30 days after the meeting to receive your refund.

On or before August 31, 2026: no penalty for cancellation; refund given.
September 1–October 1, 2026: refund given minus a $150 administrative fee.
After October 1, 2026: no refunds of any fees paid.

These terms and conditions apply to registrations received on the UMACRAO website. If the meeting is canceled or converted to an all-virtual delivery, registrants will be notified in advance.