2026 District 3 & District 5 Conference
Oct. 5 - 7, 2026
Madison, WI
SAVE THE DATE
This year’s conference brings together members from NCMPR Districts 3 and 5 for a joint conference experience.
The best ideas rarely happen in isolation. They happen when creative minds, fresh perspectives, and shared experiences come together.
Join NCMPR Districts 3 and 5 in Madison, Wisconsin, as 2-year college communicators, marketers, designers, digital strategists, and leaders come together to get in the mix. Over three days, you'll exchange ideas, discover emerging trends, sharpen your skills, and build connections that extend far beyond the conference.
Whether you're looking for innovative marketing strategies, practical communication tools, creative inspiration, or new professional connections, you'll find yourself right where the best conversations happen.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL
Experience Madison from one of the city's most iconic destinations. Located on the shores of Lake Mendota, The Edgewater Hotel offers stunning waterfront views, comfortable accommodations, luxury hotel services and amenities, and easy access to everything Wisconsin's capital city has to offer.
Located in downtown Madison just four blocks from State Street, attendees can explore local restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions while experiencing the city's unique blend of history, innovation, and Midwestern hospitality.
The Madison airport is approximately 6 miles from downtown Madison and The Edgewater, typically a 15–20 minute Uber/Lyft ride depending on traffic. It offers service from major carriers including Delta, American, United, Frontier, Breeze, and Sun Country. The Edgewater Hotel offers free transportation to and from the airport.
Conference attendees will receive a special room rate at The Edgewater. Additional details on booking accommodations and travel information will be available soon.
Come ready to learn, collaborate, and be in The Madison Mix.
Visit the conference website below for the latest conference information, including hotel reservations, schedule updates, and other important announcements. Conference registration will open in July.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
District 3 and 5 seeks presentations that are engaging, creative, fun, useful and informative. Click HERE to submit a presentation.
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
Vendors are invited to attend the District 3 and 5 conference as an exhibitor or sponsor. More info coming soon.
QUESTIONS?
Brooke Kirchberg, Conference Coordinator
Moraine Park Technical College, WI
920-924-3103| Bkirchberg3@morainepark.edu
Victoria Monteiro, NCMPR Board District 3 Director
Cuyahoga Community College, OH
216-987-4826| Victoria.Monteiro@tri-c.edu
Kathy Rumpza, NCMPR Board District 5 Director
Minneapolis College, MN
612-659-6222| kathy.rumpza@minneapolis.edu