NUCCA Spring 2026 Conference
April 23-25, 2026 | San Diego, CA
Location: Westin San Diego – Bayview | 1051 Columbia St | San Diego, CA 92101
Whether you are a seasoned NUCCA practitioner or new to the field, the 2026 Spring NUCCA Conference is a must-attend event for anyone committed to the highest standards of upper cervical chiropractic care.
Why attend?
- Cutting-edge education
- Hands-on workshops
- Networking opportunities
- Exhibit Hall
Registration
Online registration for the 2026 Spring Conference is open! A physical registration form is also available if you prefer to send a check.
New to NUCCA Special Rate!Are you an established D.C. interested in exploring NUCCA? If you haven’t been to a conference before we want to encourage you to attend at a special rate. Please email info@nucca.org to learn more about this special rate and to receive our discount code.
Please note: To activate your member conference pricing, please be sure to login to the online platform below.
Questions? Email us at info@nucca.org
Class Schedule & Descriptions
Additional Opportunities
Thursday Evening Social – Ticket required
8:00 PM, Thursday, April 23
Join us for an evening of networking and enjoying the beautiful San Diego weather. We’ll be having the social on the pool deck. Your ticket ($20) includes one drink ticket and light apps.
Please RSVP when registering for the conference.
FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET
Join us on Friday, April 24 for an evening of celebration and recognition!
Register for the banquet when registering for the conference.
Don’t forget: Gregory Circle members & students can attend for free!
MENTORSHIP & CAREER FAIR
Each conference NUCCA hosts a Mentorship & Career Fair in the hopes to connect any recent graduates or students with doctors that currently have internships, preceptorships, or associate positions available at their practice.
You can sign up for the Mentorship & Career Fair as part of your conference registration! All students and recent graduates seeking positions attend for FREE. The Mentorship and Career Fair will be on Thursday during lunch.
NUCCA Board Mentorship Info Session
Join the NUCCA Board of Directors during Friday morning breakfast (8-9 AM) for an informal discussion about Board succession through mentorship.
Conference Policies
NUCCA MEMBERSHIP/CONFERENCE POLICY
To be listed in the NUCCA directory a doctor must be a member in good standing of NUCCA, and have attended at least one NUCCA Spring conference or NUCCA Fall conference during the preceding two calendar years.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY
If purchased as a separate item (not included in membership fees) and full price is paid for the conference:
- With notice of at least 30 days, a refund will be given (less a $50 administrative fee).
- If less than 30 days notice, no refund.
- If less than 30 days notice and the conference is missed due to a family or emergency issue, submit a request in writing to the NUCCA Board of Directors as to the reasons for not attending the conference. The Board may issue a credit that may be transferred as payment for the following conference. Roll-overs are only permissible if extenuating circumstances arise and must be approved by the Board on a case by case basis.
Hotel Information
Westin San Diego – Bayside
1051 Columbia St
San Diego, CA 92101
Standard Rooms: $249
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Cut-off date is Tuesday, March 31
- To reserve a hotel room, call 800.233.1234 and mention NUCCA to receive the discounted rate, or make reservations online. The hotel room block cut-off date is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
- Any reservations made using the following listed below, will NOT be coded to the NUCCA group and therefore affect the NUCCA organization.
- Special rates, such as AAA, ARPP, Government per Diem, etc.
- Any travel sites, such as Expedia, Priceline, Hotels.com, etc.
CE Details
Continuing education credit (CE) is administered by Sherman. Postgraduate programs sponsored, co-sponsored or hosted by Sherman College of Chiropractic may not always reflect the views of the college or its employees.
This approved state list will be updated as we receive approvals.
TN Doctors: The NUCCA Spring Conference has met the criteria for approval and is approved for 43 hours, with a maximum of 21 hours possible per attendee. The TCA Course Approval Number is TN26A1003.
Student Information
MENTORSHIP AND CAREER FAIR
Students are invited to the attend the Mentorship & Career Fair on Thursday, April 23, at 12:00 P.M.
Network with NUCCA doctors about to learn about preceptorships, associateships, partnerships, independent contracts, practices for sale, space to rent, offices to shadow, and other mentorship opportunities.
Register for FREE when registering for the conference.
STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
NUCCA’s Education Committee would like to give our student members an opportunity to attend conference on us! All students attending the Spring 2026 Conference are welcome to submit an essay about ‘What NUCCA Means to Me?’ – please submit your essay to info@nucca.org by March 24, 2026. Our Education Committee will select one winner who will be notified at the start of conference.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
NUCCA Student and Graduate Members have the opportunity to submit a scholarship application. One scholarship per conference is awarded in the amount of $500, which will go toward registration and meals at the conference. To view criteria and full information on the Dr. Robert Goodman Memorial Scholarship, please click here. The deadline for submissions to info@nucca.org is March 24, 2026.
COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL ROOMS FOR NUCCA STUDENT MEMBERS
NUCCA provides complimentary hotel rooms for student members attending conference (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights only). If you are interesting in taking advantage of one of the complimentary hotel rooms (four (4) students per room), please indicate that during registration and we will add you to the reservation list. We are not able to make exceptions to our four (4) students to a room policy at this time. Room reservations are due by 3/24/26.
If you have a specific rooming request, please include that in your conference registration. We do our best to room students together from the same school, but please understand that is not always possible.
2026 Annual Sponsors & Spring Conference Exhibitors
We are excited to offer a full lineup of opportunities at both the Annual and Conference level. View all of our opportunities here.
Annual Sponsorship Opportunity: View the full listing of NUCCA sponsorship opportunities.
Friday Night Banquet Sponsor: $6,000
Includes complimentary seating at the banquet table on Friday evening, the opportunity to give a 5-minute “infomercial” at the event, vendor space throughout the conference, signage on tables, corporate banner display, recognition on conference materials and NUCCA website.
Cocktail Hour Sponsor (Thursday & Friday opportunities): $3,500
Includes the opportunity to give a 2-minute “infomercial” at the Thursday or Friday evening events, vendor space throughout the conference, signage on reception tables, corporate banner display, recognition on conference materials and NUCCA website.
Exhibitor Space: $1,500
Each exhibitor receives a six-foot skirted table for display, trash can, and two chairs. Exhibitor space is limited, so please submit your application early! There is a nominal additional charge for electricity.
Promotional Display: $250
Unable to attend? Let us promote your products and services to everyone attending by providing a company flyer, coupon, or postcard and we’ll set a promotional display for you.
Folder Insert: $250
Promote your products and services to every conference attendee by providing a company flyer, coupon, or postcard to be inserted in each conference attendee folder or handed out at time of registration.
In-Kind Donations
Consider in-kind donations for our conference participants to use while at the conference such as pens, notepads, and highlighters. Or donate some of your products, services, or a gift certificate.