This year's conference to be held September 3-5, 2026 at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, and will feature dozens of workshops and panel discussions on timely topics in education, including but not limited to reducing students' communication anxiety, use of AI in creative classrooms, and incorporating new resources in speech, debate, drama, and media classrooms.

Hotel Information

ACTAA Fall Conference 2026 will be held September 3-5, 2026 at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Use the following booking link is for reservations at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bentonville Rogers. This link will ensure you receive a special negotiated group rate ($109.00 One Queen Bed Room, $119.00 Two Queen Beds Room) provided for a set block of rooms that the TownePlace Suites provides us.

The conference weekend is a Razorback football home game weekend. Affordable lodging will be limited. The block and rate is limited, so please make your arrangements as soon as you can. Deadline to book at block rate is 08/13/26.

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Conference Refund and Cancellation Policy

Conference registration canceled on or before August 26, 2026, is refundable but subject to a $50 administrative fee. Registrants canceling on or after August 26, 2026, will NOT receive a refund. The following is a link to the full Conference Refund and Cancellation Policy.