Welcome to the NDA’s 12th Annual Conference! We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Chicago. Please read through the details on these pages to answer your questions and then when ready to register, click the link below or at the top right corner.

Our conference this year will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago!  

Event Dates: Sunday, October 4 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Event Costs:

• Early Bird registration – through Friday, July 17, 2026
  • Full Registration/Full Member: $495
  • Full Registration/Non-Member: $550

• Registration from July 18, 2026 – September 3, 2026
  • Full Registration/Full Member: $545
  • Full Registration/Non-Member: $605

In these information-packed days you’ll get:

• Updates and information from Court and Agency personnel
• IP and Lit Best Practices Round Tables
• Networking Sessions
• Time to Meet with Sponsors who can make your job easier and more successful
• Sunday evening Welcome Reception
• Monday evening Cocktail Party
• Breakfast & Lunch Buffet on Monday and Tuesday
• And so much more!

Interested in being a sponsor? Click on the sponsor page for information and a link to register as a sponsor.