Each fall, the Northeast Campus Stores Association (NCSA) brings together campus store professionals, vendor partners, and industry experts for our annual Conference & Trade Show.

This event is designed to give stores and vendors meaningful time to connect, share ideas, explore new products, and strengthen the partnerships that support campus retail.

The NCSA Fall Conference & Trade Show is typically held over two days:

Day 1: Conference Sessions & Networking

Store attendees gather for educational sessions, peer discussions, and networking opportunities focused on the challenges and opportunities facing campus stores today.

Day 2: Trade Show

Vendors showcase products, services, and solutions for campus retail, giving stores the chance to discover new merchandise, explore partnerships, and plan for the year ahead.

STORES

The fall conference is a valuable opportunity for campus store teams to step away from the day-to-day and connect with others who understand the unique work of serving a campus community.

Attending stores can:

• Learn from educational sessions and peer conversations
• Discover new vendors, products, and services
• Build stronger industry relationships
• Gather ideas for merchandising, operations, marketing, and customer experience
• Network with other campus store professionals across the region
• NCSA members receive a discounted registration rate.

We’re committed to making the NCSA Annual Conference accessible to all campus stores. To support participation, NCSA offers scholarships to help cover conference-related expenses. 

VENDORS

The Trade Show gives vendors direct access to campus store buyers, decision-makers, and staff from across the Northeast region.

• Participating vendors can:
• Showcase products and services directly to campus stores
• Build new relationships with store teams
• Strengthen existing partnerships
• Gain insight into campus retail needs and trends
• Increase visibility within the NCSA community

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for vendors looking to further elevate their brand presence throughout the conference. Sponsorships offer additional visibility and recognition before and during the event. Learn more!

Registration will open in July, alongside annual NCSA membership renewals.

NCSA members receive discounted registration rates. Store members pay one conference registration fee, with additional meal fees charged per person. Hotel rooms are booked separately.

More details, including registration links, meal pricing, hotel information, and vendor participation details, will be added to this page as they become available.

This page will serve as the main hub for Fall Conference & Trade Show updates, including:

• Registration opening
• Schedule announcements
• Session details
• Vendor information
• Hotel and travel updates
• Important deadlines

Check back often for the latest information.