Celebrate 175 Years of Leadership in Action with us! Join YMCA staff and volunteers from across Northern New England for our annual Leadership Conference—an energizing day of learning, connection, and inspiration as we honor this milestone year.
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, Maine
And don’t miss our pre‑conference social on Wednesday, November 18: Headshot Happy Hour, 5:30–7:00 PM — a fun, relaxed way to kick off the celebration and update your professional photo.
Now Accepting Workshop Proposals
We’re excited to invite passionate, knowledgeable presenters to help shape the workshop experience at the 2026 Conference. This year’s theme—Celebrating 175 Years of Leadership in Action—honors the legacy, innovation, and community impact of Ys across our region. While proposals do not need to align with the theme, we warmly encourage submissions that connect to it in meaningful ways.
Sponsorship Info!
We couldn’t fulfill our mission without the generous support of our corporate partners. Explore how your organization can connect with engaged YMCA leaders, showcase your brand, and directly support the professional development that fuels our mission.
Sponsorships are limited and anticipated to sell out. Reserve yours today by contacting Katie Parker at katie.parker@nneymcas.org.
Registration
Registration details coming soon! Join our event mailing list for details.
Hotel Accomodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for NNELC attendees at the Holiday Inn by the Bay at a discounted rate of $149+ per night on Wednesday, November 18.
For hotel information and to reserve a room, click the button below. Once at the Holiday Inn page, click on the green Make Reservation button in the middle of the page to book your room.
Awards
We are reimagining recognition and awards for the 2026 NNELC event.
Check back soon for more details!