NC Association of Fire Chiefs
ATTENDEE CENTRAL
MWC 2026
May 12-15, 2026
MID-WINTER CONFERENCE & EXPO
Registration Opening
in Early 2026
NEW DATE | NEWLY RENOVATED VENUE | SAME GREAT CONFERENCE
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SCHEDULE & SESSIONS
Monday, May 11th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: NCAFC Board Meeting | JQH
Tuesday, May 12th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: FM 101 Instructor Meeting | Jon Williams | Blue Ridge
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Educational Sessions
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Networking Event
Wednesday, May 13th
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM: Conference Registration Desk Open | Registration South
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Opening Session | Concord J
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: NCSFA Board Meeting | Blue Ridge
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Educational Sessions
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitor Apparatus & Move-In and Set-Up | Registration North and Concord A 3/4
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Networking Event
Thursday, May 14th
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM: Conference Registration Desk Open | Registration South
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Business Session | Kannapolis A/B
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Educational Sessions
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM: Metro Chiefs Meeting | Kannapolis B
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Exhibit Hall and Apparatus Display Open | Concord
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Networking Event
Friday, May 15th
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Conference Registration Desk Open | Registration South
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Exhibit Hall and Apparatus Display Open | Concord
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: NC Fire & Rescue Admin Professionals Meeting | Harrisburg A
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: NC Association of Hazmat Responders | Blue Ridge
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Educational Sessions
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Buffet Lunch Sponsored by Civic
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: NCAFC Awards Banquet (Doors Open at 6PM) | Concord J
Schedule may be subject to change.
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ATTENDEE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
REGISTER ONLINE BY APRIL 24, 2026
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE CHECK-IN DESK
Based on Conference Center Capacity Guidelines
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
In-Person Registration Includes All Conference Sessions, Expo, and One Friday Lunch Buffet Ticket
Expo Only Pass & Banquet Tickets purchased separately
NCAFC Members: $150 (Join Now)
Non-Members: $200
COMPLIMENTARY SESSIONS
Complimentary Sessions are no cost to attend, however registration is required. These sessions include:
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To Be Announced When Registration Opens
Complimentary
ADDITIONAL LUNCH TICKETS
For Additional Tickets Only
One Ticket Included with Full Conference Registration
Already registered?
Call 1-888-50-CHIEF to add additional lunch tickets to your registration.
Additional Friday Lunch Buffet Tickets: $40
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CHECK-IN DESK
Based on Conference Center Capacity Guidelines
BANQUET TICKETS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4-24-26, WHILE SUPPLY LASTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.
Friday, May 15, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Concord J
(Doors Open at 6 PM)
$50 Per Person
Banquet Tickets are available for purchase separately, with the option of personalized table
selection & printing at the time of purchase.
ATTEND THE MWC 2026 EXPO
FREE and Open to the Public
Thursday, May 14th | 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Friday, May 15th | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Save the Wait at the Desk and Pre-Register for Your Attendee Expo Pass Today!
Onsite Registration Will Also be Available
**Please Note: Attendee Expo Pass Does not include Friday Buffet Lunch.
Lunch available to In-Person Full Conference Registrants Only.
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GOLF TOURNAMENT
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4-24-26, WHILE SUPPLY LASTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.
Date TBD
Rocky River Golf Club
6900 Bruton Smith Road
Concord, NC
(Just down the road from the Embassy Suites)
$55 Per Player
Mulligans $5 Each | Forward Tees $5 Each (Limit of 2 for each)
Four-Person Scramble (Best Ball) Format. Teams will be formed from a blind drawing the night before. The top three teams will be awarded prizes along with the Longest Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin winners.
Please note: You can pay the day of the tournament. While on-site registration will be available, pre-registration better assists us in tournament planning and team assignments in advance. Plan to arrive early to get signed in and to find your team.
Join Us for a Fun Round of Golf and Fellowship!
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PLAN YOUR FREE TIME
Schedule & Availability May Vary
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SPEEDWAY TOUR
Feel the Thrill Speedway Tour
Visit the NASCAR Cup Series garage area and take a ride through two infield race tracks. After you make your way down Pit Road, stop in Winner’s Circle for a photo opportunity. Learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while enjoying a comfortable van ride around the Superspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Plus, visit zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte on this exciting tour! Additional information at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.
CONCORD MILLS MALL
Concord Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in North Carolina, has officially completed a three-year redevelopment, which includes added amenities and extensive internal and external upgrades. Home to more than 200 stores paired with unique family dining and entertainment options all under one "climate controlled roof", Concord Mills is a great place to visit any time of year. Additional information at www.concordmills.com.
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
The NASCAR Hall of Fame is more than just a museum — it's a shrine to the history, heritage and future of the sport we love. It's a place where fans can uncover new stories and get in on the action at every turn with more than 50 interactive experiences. Get behind the wheel of an iRacing simulator on your favorite track or see if you have what it takes to make the team in our Pit Crew Challenge. Take part in events that set the stage for the future of the industry and hear intimate, never-before-told stories of the past. Bring the whole family for moments that will become memories to be shared for generations to come. Experience it all at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Additional information at www.nascarhall.com.
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