Celebrate Campus Recreation in National Harbor, Maryland • April 7-10, 2026 • Unprecedented Professional Development, Networks, and Inspiration • Join your colleagues of campus recreation and fitness at 2026 NIRSA + IDEA® World Conference & Expo at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Maryland. Make lifelong connections and expand your networking opportunities. • Register for 2026 NIRSA + IDEA® World Conference & Expo

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NIRSA Foundation
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Network with NIRSA professionals, students, sponsors, and exhibitors while supporting the future of campus recreation!

Unprecedented Networks

Connections
Abound

Join your colleagues of campus recreation and fitness at the first-ever 2026 NIRSA + IDEA® World Conference & Expo. Make lifelong connections and expand your networking opportunities.

— Connections —

Connections Abound
NIRSA Family

Extend Your Community

NIRSA Conference

Inspiration

Speakers
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Belonging…

Connections

Develop Your Best Self

Forward
Momentum

Find inspiration at our education sessions. Return to your institution with fresh perspectives — and new ideas.

NIRSA + IDEA® World Expo

Innovation
& Ideas

The 2026 NIRSA + IDEA® World Expo will feature products, services, ideas, and solutions to help you advance your facility and programs.

One-Stop Innovation

Ideas and Innovation

Fresh Ideas

Ideas and Innovation
Regional Dance

Regional Dance

Traditional Rituals

Traditional Rituals

04  —  Theater & Folk Dances

Alebrijes & Puppets

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Thousands of performers on foot, on top of especially built and decorated floats, or even on bicycles make for a beautiful panorama.

Ricardo Gonzáles

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Thanks to Our Committees
Campus Rec & Wellness Committee
Host Committee
Program Committee

Exhibitor Information

Get a head-start on exhibiting at NIRSA 2025.

Thanks to Our Sponsors
Thanks to our NIRSA Sponsors!

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