With the 53rd Annual Conference around the corner, the countdown is officially just over a month away!  Thanks to the hard work of Conference Host Deana Williamson (TX) and the Program Committee Chairperson Tristen Worthen (WA), Vice-Chairperson Tracie Lindeman (AZ, ret.), Sam Christensen (WI), Mike Cruz (TX), Kaitlyn Gorman (PA), Claudia Jenks (TX), Jenny Kitchings (SC), Kyle Ratliff (US), Seth Rhodebeck (AL), Paul Tuttle (MA), Emily Wetherell (VT), and Deana Williamson; this year’s conference program promises to offer a robust mix of returning favorites and dynamic new sessions designed to support leadership development, strengthen practical court management skills, and address the rapidly evolving challenges facing our courts. Keep an eye out for the Get to Know Our Conference Speakers articles that our President Scott Mitchell will be publishing throughout the next month! 

Join Us in Austin: August 2–6, 2026

Below is the program agenda. Please note we are still finalizing a few details.  Any changes will be communicated on the conference page of the NCACC website, attendee email notifications, and the conference Yapp App.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Austin for five days of learning, collaboration, and connection. Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm—your engagement is what makes this conference exceptional year after year.

Questions? We’re here to help!
• Deana Williamson: deana.williamson@txcourts.gov
• Tristen Worthen: tristen.worthen@courts.wa.gov

2026 NCACC Conference Agenda

Draft Agenda — Subject to Change