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Registration for Automotive Educators Conference

Register for the Automotive Educators Conference Training and Acquire 20 continuing education credits which fulfills the ASE Educational Foundation requirements.

Acquire 20 Continuing Educational Credits

Looking for financial assistance? Learn about the Perkins Funds and our other options. In need of a purchase order? No problem - register now and select 'Pay Later' at checkout.

Download our written "Letter to School Administrator" and follow the instructions to make it your own!

Download Letter to Administrators

Waiting for your new fiscal year to register for the Automotive Educators Conference? Go ahead and register to secure your classes. At the end of your registration, select "Educator PO" to pay after your fiscal year begins.

2026 Automotive Educators Conference Pricing

Conference Registration

NACAT Members
Early Bird Before March 31, 2026: $599
After March 31, 2026: $675

Non-Members
Early Bird Before March 31, 2026: $699
After March 31, 2026: $775
(Save $100 per registration by becoming a NACAT Member - Join Today!)

Additional Pricing
(add-ons or separate purchases)

Meal Package
Package Price: $200
Includes:
Opening General Session, Keynote and Lunch (Monday)
Welcome Reception (Monday)
Lunch & Exhibits (Tuesday)
Valve Cover Races and Dinner (Tuesday)
Awards and Lunch (Wednesday)

Valve Cover Race & Dinner
Child Ticket: $20
Adult Ticket: $60

Awards Lunch Ticket
Ticket: $50

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What's included in my 2026 registration?

2026 Training Package Includes:

All Training Sessions (sessions will be available to select in the spring)

Continental Breakfast (with hotel reservation)

Lunch (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

All Refreshment Breaks (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

First-Time Attendee Meeting (First-Time Attendees Only) (Monday)

Opening General Session, Keynote, and Lunch (Monday)

Welcome Reception (Monday)

Family BBQ and Valve Cover Races (Tuesday)

Awards Ceremony during Lunch (Wednesday)

Limited Time Offer
Register by December 1, 2025 and receive free admission to the California Auto Museum Tour on Wednesday night. After December 1, 2025 price for the museum is $30

Additional Costs
California Auto Museum Tour ($30 if registered after December 1)

There may be additional costs as more events are added to the 2026 Automotive Educators Conference.

Training Certificates:

Will be delivered after the conference to the email you registered with

Class selection will be available at in Spring 2026. This is only to secure your registration.

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Conference Policies

Registration & Payment
To register, please complete the online registration form at www.nacat.org. Registrations must be received no later than June 10, 2026. Registrations accepted ON-SITE ONLY after June 10, 2026. We cannot guarantee availability for late or on-site registrants. A confirmation letter and detailed conference information will be e-mailed in early-June.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
Full refunds will be granted, less a $30 processing fee, if cancellation is received in writing by May 1, 2026. No refunds will be granted after May 1, 2026. Name substitutions will be accepted.

Photo and Video Policy
NACAT reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by NACAT, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. NACAT may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used, or contracted by NACAT, including but not limited to brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc.

A person attending a NACAT event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer and the event organizer.

Training Course Selection
Selections must be made in advance and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meals
Breakfast is included with a Hotel reservation. Lunch is served Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Refreshment breaks are each day.

NACAT Member Discounts
NACAT Members receive a $100 discount on registration packages. Visit nacat.org/join to become a member or click the add-on option during your registration.