All guests must be registered to attend official convention events. Adult guests and children 16+ will receive a convention badge. A child verification card will be issued for children 15 and under. A registered attendee must accompany their guests at all official convention events.
The guest policy provides complimentary access to select official convention events. Ticket fees apply for certain social events to help offset the associated costs for attending guests.
Adult Registered Guests (18+)
Complimentary Access
- AT Expo
- Daily Opening Sessions
- NATA Happy Hour
- NATA Hall of Fame Induction & National Awards Ceremony
Ticket Purchase Required
- Opening Reception
- NATAPAC Lunch*
- Foundation Fundraiser*
No Access
- Educational Programming
- District Meetings
- Town Halls
- Face Time '26
*Ticket purchase required for paid registrants and their guests
Adult guests must sign the NATA 2026 Liability Release independently. The registrant must provide their adult guest(s) email address(es) on the waiver page. Adult guest badges will not be provided until the waivers are signed.
Child Guests (17 and Under)
For children 17 years of age and younger, a Child Release Form must be completed during the registration process. Access to the AT Expo requires age verification; see the process below.
Age refers to the child’s age as of the start of the convention (June 29, 2026).
A registered attendee must accompany all guests. Infants must be carried. No strollers permitted.
| Infant (0-12 months) | |
|---|---|
| AT Expo | Yes |
| Educational Programming | No |
| Opening Reception | Yes |
| Opening Sessions | Yes |
| District Meetings | No |
| Town Halls | No |
| Attendee Happy Hour | Yes |
| Hall of Fame Ceremony | Yes |
| Child (1-15) | |
|---|---|
| AT Expo | No |
| Educational Programming | No |
| Opening Reception | Yes (ticket purchase required) |
| Opening Sessions | Yes |
| District Meetings | No |
| Town Halls | No |
| Attendee Happy Hour | Yes |
| Hall of Fame Ceremony | Yes |
| Child (16-17) | |
|---|---|
| AT Expo | Yes |
| Educational Programming | No |
| Opening Reception | Yes (ticket purchase required) |
| Opening Sessions | Yes |
| District Meetings | No |
| Town Halls | No |
| Attendee Happy Hour | Yes |
| Hall of Fame Ceremony | Yes |
AT Expo Age Verification Process
To be eligible for entry into the AT Expo, a birth certificate must be presented for each child 0-12 months and 16-17 years of age. A photo ID showing date of birth can be substituted for the birth certificate for children 16-17 years of age. Entry will not be permitted in the absence of a birth certificate or photo ID.
Birth certificates may be uploaded during the registration process, emailed to membership@nata.org, or provided onsite at the Member Services counter in registration. Adult guests and children 16+ will receive a convention badge. A child verification card will be issued for children 15 and under.