NASSCED Winter Meeting
NASSCED Winter Meeting
Thursday & Friday, December 4-5, 2025
Join us in the “River City*” this December!
The 2025 NASSCED Annual Winter Meeting will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Thursday and Friday December 4-5. Thursday’s sessions run from 9:00am – 5:00pm; Friday’s sessions run from 9:00am – 2:30pm. Breakfast is at 8:00am both days. The NASSCED/NA4sA Speaker Showcase is 3:00-5:00pm Friday afternoon.
Conference Registration Ree: $250 and includes two breakfasts, two lunches, Thursday night dinner, and programming materials.
Registration Deadline: November 10, 2025
* Grand Rapids’ “River City” nickname is due to its location along the Grand River. Other well-known nicknames include “Furniture City” (the city was once a major hub for furniture manufacturing) and “Beer City USA” (due to its thriving craft brewery scene).
Conference Hotel
Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport
5700 28th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
NASSCED Room Rate: $129/night + tax for all standard (single king, double queen) rooms. The group rate is available between December 2-8. Includes complimentary airport shuttle and free on-site parking.
Located minutes away from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and downtown Grand Rapids, the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and a local touch of Midwestern culture.
Whether you are attending either just the NASSCED Winter Meeting or the NASSCED Winter Meeting and the National Conference on Student Activities that immediately follows, use the link below to reserve your room for the entire duration you are staying in the hotel. Please make your reservation by November 3 to be part of our room block.
It is very important to NASSCED that you use this link when booking your hotel room because:
It helps NASSCED meet our contractual obligations, ensuring cost savings and benefits
It prevents the room block from filling unevenly, especially on off-peak nights
- It supports our partnership with NA4sA and ensures the continued success of future events
If you have questions about your reservation or the room block process, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.
Looking forward to seeing you this December in beautiful Grand Rapids!
Sandi Kurland
President, NASSCED
Grand Rapids is unique for its blend of big-city amenities with a small-town feel, making it a vibrant and accessible urban center. Additionally, the city is known for its strong arts and culture scene, public art installations, and family-friendly attractions.
Future Winter Meetings
December 4-5, 2025: Grand Rapids, MI (Central Region)
December 3-4, 2026: Pittsburgh, PA (Eastern Region)
December 2-3, 2027: Colorado Springs, CO (Western Region)
November 30 – December 1, 2028: Southern Region