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NADTA CONFERENCE 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Conference Theme: Holding the Whole Story: A Retrospective Conference
This conference invites the NADTA community to explore and generate knowledge about our field: how drama therapists engage with its history and lineage, honor analog foundations, integrate emerging research and support colleagues across the professional lifespan. Grounded in presence, embodiment, relationship, and shared space, #NADTA2026 centers the story of the field while creating space to examine disruption, adaptation, and growth. Through a timeline approach, programming moves from the roots of drama therapy, through periods of disruption and innovation, to the thoughtful integration of emerging practices. This year, the conference itself becomes a site of inquiry, asking how drama therapists reflect on, practice, and carry forward the evolving story of our field with care and accountability.
Conference Schedule
Click the link below to view the PDF schedule:
NADTA Conference Schedule 2026
This schedule is subject to change based on presenter availability and the conference committee's discretion.
Conference Registration Rate
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Registration Types
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ONE DAY PASS
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fULL cONFERENCE pACKAGE
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Non-Member
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$285 USD
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$740 USD
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Member
All member types excluding Student Member
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$250 USD
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$698 USD
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Student Member
Only available for NADTA Student Members
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$250 USD
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$435 USD
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Sustain the Community
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$950 USD
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Includes your registration and helps offset discounted student and new professional rates.
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Support the Future
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$1,250 USD
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Includes your registration, covers the costs OF reduced-rate registrations, and supporting long-term sustainability.
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Conference Venue
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 |
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Located at the gateway to historic Old Town Albuquerque, Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town offers an immersive stay where culture and hospitality meet. Positioned between Old Town and the lively Sawmill District, the hotel places guests within walking distance of iconic landmarks, local dining, and unique Southwestern shopping, making it an ideal home base for exploring the city.
Blending elegant accommodations with the rich artistic heritage of the Southwest, the property reflects the diverse influences that define New Mexico - from Native American and Spanish traditions to contemporary regional design. The hotel is part of Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc., whose mission is to embody the culture, spirit, and tradition of the state by creating culturally distinctive hotels that tell the story of New Mexico through design, art, and guest experiences.
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2026 Conference Leadership Team
Vice President: Emily Faith
Program Chairs: Nicole Ventura
Continuing Education (CE)
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NADTA Conference sessions may be accepted for the following types of Continuing Education:
- NADTA RDT/BCT/CHED CE Hours
- NBCC CE Hours North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6819. Programs that do not qualify for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) credit are clearly identified. NADTA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Please contact your licensing or credentialing organization to ask if they will accept these CE Hours
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Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit or NYS LCAT credit will be identified in the schedule. Instructions will be given at the conference for the procedures to follow in order to obtain CE Hours. Please note that you must request your NBCC or LCAT Certificate within 30 days after the conference. |
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