Convention | National Funeral Director's Association

The 2026 NFDA International Convention & Expo takes place October 25–28 in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Charlotte Convention Center (501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202).

The National Funeral Directors Association annual convention is the gathering for funeral service professionals, educators, students and exhibitors. Programming includes preconvention seminars on Saturday, October 24, then Convention by Day Sunday through Wednesday. Highlights listed by NFDA include the International Gala at the Westin Charlotte Grand Ballroom (open to all convention attendees), High Octane PAC fundraiser, Welcome Party, Service of Remembrance, All-Star Ceremony, 30+ workshops, 300+ exhibitors and keynote sessions.

Keynotes announced: Shawn Kanungo (Monday, October 26, Strategy in a World of Disruption); Dr. Magie Cook (Tuesday, October 27, The Power of Gathering with Purpose); John Kenney (Wednesday, October 28, 28,000 Days: What Death Teaches Us About Truly Living).

Registration options on the official site include Full Convention, Expo Plus and Expo Only, with early-bird and standard member pricing. Hotel block, airfare and car-rental discounts are listed under Hotel and Travel. Exhibitor and sponsor inquiries: NFDA Business Development (lkarlik@nfda.org).

Official page: https://www.nfda.org/convention/