Regional Conferences
NC3C Regional Conferences make it easy to learn and connect closer to home.
2026 Regional Conferences
These half-day events bring government communicators together for professional development, networking and collaboration.
Four hours. Fresh ideas. A lot to take back.
Schedule
2026 Regional Conference Agenda
- 8:00–8:45 a.m. | Registration
- 9:00–9:15 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 9:15–10:15 a.m. | Featured Speaker
- 10:15–10:25 a.m. | Break
- 10:25–11:00 a.m. | Who’s in the Room
- 11:00 a.m. –12:15 p.m. | Featured Speaker & Lunch
- 12:15–12:25 p.m. | Break
- 12:25–12:45 p.m. | Help Me Please Session
- 12:45–1:00 p.m. | Board Update & Wrap Up
Register & Save Your Seat
Western Regional
Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Huntersville Town Hall
14704 N. Old Stateville Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
Light breakfast and lunch provided.
Huntersville elected officials will kick things off with a welcome to membership and a brief Q&A about how government communicators and elected officials can work together effectively.
Featured Speakers:
- Fern Blair presents The Darkside of AI
- Rainah Davis presents Content Planning & Triage

Ticket sales end Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m.
Eastern Regional
Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Cumberland County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
500 Executive Place
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Light breakfast and lunch provided.
Featured Speakers:
- Bob Jensen presents Countering Disinformation
- Ran Northam presents The Cost of Cutting Crisis Communications Training

Any Questions?
Email secretary@nc3.com for assistance with registration.
Email conference@nc3c.com for questions about regionals.

