Frequently asked questions
NSAC will be hosted in person by Respect Together at the Washington Hilton located at 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC on August 19-21, 2026.
The theme of NSAC 2026 is “United in Purpose, Committed to Action.” This theme reflects our shared responsibility to transform collective knowledge, relationships, and resolve into meaningful action to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available upon request. Please make your request on your registration form.
Registration
Registration will open in April 2026.
Early registration: $495
Regular registration: $595
You must pay for your registration by credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA). If you require a different payment option, please contact us at nsac@respecttogether.org.
Registering for someone one else is allowed. During the registration process, there will be an option that you can check to say that you are registering on behalf of someone else.
Organizations who are bringing multiple staff members may register as a group. This can be done online by adding Group Members on the Registration Summary page of the Registration when registering the first Attendee. If you want to register over 10 people, please contact us at nsac@respecttogether.org.
When registering as a group, organizations will receive one free full conference registration per 10 full conference registrations.
If you return to the NSAC Registration page after your registration is complete, you will be able to select the “ Already Registered?” option. Once you enter your email and confirmation number, you will be returned to the Registration Confirmation page. You can then select “Modify Registration” from there.
Lodging
Respect Together has set aside a room block at the Washington Hilton at a special conference rate. The link to this room block can be found on your registration confirmation email.
The hotel rooms in the room block at the Washington Hilton are $183/night.
Please submit any ADA requests to the hotel when making your reservation.
Financial Assistance
Respect Together does not offer any registration scholarships at this time.
Financial assistance for the 2026 National Sexual Assault Conference® will be offered in the form of travel scholarships which can help cover travel to and from the conference and lodging costs.
The link to apply for financial assistance is in your registration confirmation email. Awards will be decided by the National Sexual Assault Conference Scholarship Committee staffed by employees of Respect Together and based solely on the information you provide on the application.
COVID-19 Protocol
Respect Together recommend following the most recent CDC Guidelines https://cdc.gov/covid/prevention/index.html for COVID Prevention. These include staying up to date with COVID vaccines, practicing good personal hygiene, and taking steps for cleaner air. Conference attendees who are feeling unwell must take precautions to transmission.
Conference attendees are welcome practice their own masking precautions. Some workshops will require masks at the request of the presenters. This will be indicated on the conference app, the conference manual, and by signage outside of the workshops. Masks will be available for attendees throughout the conference.
Continuing Education Credits
Respect Together will not be offering Continuing Education Credits during NSAC this year. If attendees need a record of the sessions they attended, they may print their agenda.
Cancellation Policy
Conference Attendees can either cancel their own registration through the conference registration site or contact the conference directly at nsac@respecttogether.org.
Cancellations received on or before July 19, 2026, are refundable at 90%.
Cancellations received after July 19, 2026, but before August 17, 2026 are refundable at 50%.
Cancellations received on or after August 17, 2026, are not refundable, but substitutions will be allowed. Substitutions must accept all accommodation selected by the original registrant. “No Shows” will be billed the full registration fee.
If you become unable to attend the conference due to emergency, deferred payment for the 2028 NSAC may be available. Please contact the conference committee ( nsac@respecttogether.org) for more information.
Privacy
No, NSAC does not share any personal information, nor do we share an attendee list with vendors or exhibitors. If you have received an email offering to share such information, this is spam and should be reported to nsac@respecttogether.org.
Questions
If you have any questions about the 2026 National Sexual Assault Conference, please contact nsac@respecttogether.org.
