2026 NFO Conference
March 5 – 8 in Durham, North Carolina
Join Us in North Carolina!
Arrive in time for the Welcoming Reception on Thursday evening. Friday starts out with the NFO Annual Membership Meeting. The rest of the weekend will be full of presentations, workshops, performances, and parties, ending with the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. Plan to stay through Monday morning for the post-conference debrief. Registration will open at the end of November 2025.
Old Murphey School
Shared Visions Foundation Retreat Center
3717 Murphy School Road
Durham, NC 27705
Presenters
Many more presenters and performers will be announced, but here’s some of our exciting program.
- Phil Jamison – Appalachian Dance Traditions
- Erik Bendix – International Dancing
- Sheila Kay Adams – Storytelling
- Ben Owen – Pottery
- Triangle Shape Note Singers – Singing
- Apple Chill Cloggers – Dancing
- Debby Szajnberg – NFO Grant Report: Global Rhythm Games
Book Your Room
Book Your Room
Conference Hotel
We have a room block reserved at Hilton Durham near Duke University for March 5, 2026 through March 9, 2026. Hilton Group Rate includes breakfast.
Hilton Durham near Duke University
Book by: February 18, 2026
> 1 King Bed – $139.00
> 2 Queen Beds – $139.00
Address: 3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705-2328, USA
Phone: +1 919-383-8033
