NACG's 29th Annual Symposium on Children's Grief
June 15 – 17, 2026
in San Antonio, TX
Symposium Overview
The 29th National Symposium on Children’s Grief will take place on June 15 – 17, 2026, in San Antonio, TX.
NACG Members: To register, please select the member ticket and use your member credentials. These details were provided in an email sent on January 15 and can also be accessed through the member portal here. Please note that all transactions are final, subject to the NACG Cancellation Policy shared below, and discounts cannot be applied retroactively. If you have questions when registering, please email info@nacg.org and we will be glad to help.
About the Symposium
The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) Symposium is the longest-running and most comprehensive Childhood Bereavement Symposium offered in the United States. The NACG Symposium draws more than 500 children’s grief support professionals and volunteers from a variety of organizations throughout and outside the United States each year. Learn more about the history of the Symposium here →
The annual NACG Symposium offers participants the opportunity to learn of the latest research and clinical developments in working with children and teens who are grieving; enhance skills and knowledge to deliver state-of-the-art services to these children and adolescents; engage in dialogue with colleagues, clinicians, researchers, and other grief support professionals to exchange ideas, information, and clinical expertise.
The symposium offers varied workshops and poster presentations on topics important to children’s grief issues, program development, non-profit administration, activities, fundraising, grief support models, and more.
Symposium Cancellation Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend the symposium and wish to send a substitute, please provide the substitute’s name and contact information to the NACG as soon as possible. The NACG will reach out to the substitute for more information to complete this process. If no substitute is available, cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee and refunded as follows:
- Full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee on or before April 26, 2026
- No refund beginning April 27, 2026
Cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before the dates provided above. All cancellation or substitution requests should be emailed to Megan.lopez@childrengrieve.org.
Premier Sponsor
Quick Details:
Date: June 15 – 17, 2026
Only current members of the NACG qualify for the member discount. Please confirm the status of your membership here.
Early Bird Registration:
Ends February 13, 2026
Members: $500
Non-Members: $570
Student Registration: $250
Become a member to receive member pricing →
General Registration:
Ends April 26, 2026
Members: $570
Non-Members: $640
Student Registration: $285
Late Registration:
Ends May 18, 2026
Members: $620
Non-Members: $690
Student Registration: $310
Add On: Creative Arts Half Day Intensive: $175 Members, $200 Non-Members
Location:
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 East Market St
San Antonio, TX, 78205
“This symposium was not only informative and inspirational, but life-changing as well. I made new friends, colleagues, and business contacts, and hope to maintain these relationships over the years.”
ADA STATEMENT: ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate what your needs are at the time of registration. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notifications.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Conference activities and programs are offered to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits.