2026 NFO Conference
March 5 – 8 in Durham, North Carolina
Join Us in North Carolina!
Arrive in time for the Welcoming Reception on Thursday afternoon. Friday starts out with the NFO Annual Membership Meeting. The rest of the weekend will be filled with presentations, workshops, performances, and parties, culminating in the final dance party on Sunday night. You are welcome to join us Monday morning, March 9th, for the post-conference debrief. Registration will open at the end of November 2025.
Old Murphey School
(aka Shared Visions Foundation Retreat Center)
3717 Murphy School Road
Durham, NC 27705
Questions? Contact gro.asu-ofn@tnediserpeciv
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
79 non-stop flights to Durham, NC for the event! Book Now!
