2026 CONNECTed Conference
Raleigh Convention Center
500 Salisbury StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
United States
AANC 2026 CONNECTed Conference
MAY 11-13, 2026 l RALEIGH, NC
CONNECTed is the premier annual event for our statewide members.
Join us for diverse educational sessions, networking opportunities with peers,
and advocacy efforts for key industry issues at the North Carolina Legislature.
Monday, 5/11/26
AANC Board of Directors Meeting (open to all attendees as space allows) l 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AANC Open House: Committees & More! (for all members) l 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration l 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Connections & Cocktails: AANC Mix & Mingle l 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday, 5/12/26
Registration Opens l 7:45 AM
Breakfast Available l 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Conference Opening/General Session Keynote l 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break l 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Education Breakout Sessions l 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Break l 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
Education Breakout Sessions l 11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
Break l 12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
AANC Recognition Lunch l 12:50 PM - 2:00 PM
TRADE SHOW l 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Break l 4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
Education Breakout Sessions l 4:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Break l 5:10 PM - 5:20 PM
General Session & PAC Raffle Winners Announced l 5:20 PM - 6:40 PM
Official After Party l 7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, 5/13/26
Registration Opens l 7:30 AM
Breakfast Available l 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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OPTION 1: Lobby Day
Lobby Day Briefing & Logistical Update l 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Break l 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Buses Depart l 8:45 AM
Lobby Day at the NC General Assembly l 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Return Travel to the Raleigh Convention Center l Every 30 Minutes (starting at 10:15 AM)
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OPTION 2: EDUCATION BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Education Breakout Sessions l 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Break l 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Education Breakout Sessions l 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Break l 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
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Conference Closing/General Session Keynote l 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Owner/Operator - Early Bird Group Pricing
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$380.00 See QTY Discounts |
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Owner/Operator - Early Bird Pricing
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$380.00 |
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Owner/Operator - Regular Pricing
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$405.00 |
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Owner/Operator - Late Registration
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$480.00 |
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Owner/Operator - Non-Member
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$705.00 |
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Non-Sponsoring Supplier Attendee
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$570.00 |
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Non-Sponsoring Supplier Attendee - Late
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$630.00 |
AANC 2026 CONNECTed Conference
MAY 11-13, 2026 l RALEIGH, NC
8 CECs
CONNECTed is the premier annual event for our statewide members.
Join us for diverse educational sessions, networking opportunities with peers,
and advocacy efforts for key industry issues at the North Carolina Legislature.
REGISTER
Questions? Email info@aanconline.org.
