2026 Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Contact us to inquire about our sponsor/exhibitor opportunities by emailing info@navref.org or by
calling 703-202-8113

CONFERENCE AGENDA:

2026 NAVREF Conference Agenda

**Download the NAVREF app for easy access to the agenda, room assignment, and fellow attendees while you're at the conference**

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The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

1250 South Hayes Street  |  Arlington, VA 22202

As Arlington’s premier luxury hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City offers an experience that beautifully blends modern luxury and traditional touches. Located minutes from Washington, D.C., this unforgettable Pentagon City, VA hotel allows guests to enjoy easy access to D.C.'s iconic landmarks, monuments, museums, and attractions.

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Group Room Block Rate: $275 per night (government per diem rate)

Room Block Rate Cutoff Date: August 14, 2026

Hotel Phone:  (703) 415-5000  *Please reference the group name "NAVREF 2026 Annual Conference" when making reservations by phone.

NAVREF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:

NAVREF encourages every VA-affiliated nonprofit research and education corporation (NPC) to attend NAVREF’s Annual Conference. To make this goal more possible, NAVREF offers scholarships to assist member organizations with registration costs to attend our signature event.

If your NPC is interested in applying for this scholarship, please complete the online application. The NAVREF Team will be in touch after we review your application. If you do not hear a response from us within 72 hours, please reach out to Hawk at htran@navref.org

NAVREF MERCH STORE

Sometimes we can't meet in person, but that doesn't mean you can't get some cool NAVREF branded merchandise. From apparel to accessories, the store will have everything you need to collect memories and show your NAVREF pride.