A Sneak Peek at What's Waiting for You at NASAGA 2026
Hello NASAGA community!
One of the most exciting parts of planning the annual conference is watching the program begin to come to life—and we couldn't be more excited about the outstanding response we've received to this year's call for proposals.
While we're not ready to reveal the full conference schedule just yet, we couldn't resist sharing a small glimpse of what's waiting for you in Rochester.
Imagine sessions where you'll...
Explore how intentional game design creates meaningful human connection.
Discover playful approaches to building trust, resilience, collaboration, and empathy.
Experience immersive storytelling, tabletop role-playing, and innovative escape game design.
Learn how games and simulations are transforming education, healthcare, leadership, and organizational development.
Connect with educators, facilitators, researchers, healthcare professionals, and game designers who are using play to make a real difference in their communities.
And that's only the beginning.
The creativity, diversity, and passion reflected in this year's proposals have reminded us exactly why the NASAGA community is so special. Every session has one thing in common: a belief that play is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together.
If you've been thinking about joining us this October, we hope this small preview leaves you curious for what's still to come.
Location
Rochester, New York
October 14–17, 2026
Hyatt Regency Rochester
How to register?
For Member Registration (requires member log-in) - Click Here
For Non-Member, Student, Day Pass, and Extra Gala Registration - Click Here
Want to become a member to receive the reduced rate? It’s only $30 per year! Join Here.
Please note that there are separate registration links for members and nonmembers.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
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Hyatt Regency Rochester
125 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604
NASAGA Conference Rate:
$159/night + 14% tax
Reserve your room within the NASAGA hotel block here:
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/ROCHE/G-GAME
The NASAGA Conference Team