Registration for the 2026 North American Young Adult Conference (NAYAC) is now open!
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Dates: Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1, 2026
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Location: The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio)
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Registration Fee: $350 USD (Early Bird), $400 (Regular)
The theme of the conference is centered around the question – “Who is Jesus?” After feeding the four thousand, Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” After hearing various answers, He turns to them and asks “But what about you?... Who do you say I am?” (Mt 16:15).
As young adult believers, we find ourselves across a wide spectrum of Christian belief. Regardless of religious upbringing, we all eventually face a central question: Who is Jesus? And what does that mean to me? For some, this means reexamining what we learned in childhood—perhaps in Sunday school—and deciding whether those teachings still hold weight in adulthood. For others, it may involve wrestling with doubts or feeling uncertain about what the Bible actually says. Many of us have heard the name of Jesus and know about Him, yet still struggle to understand how that affects us personally. Regardless of if you consider yourself exploring Christianity or a firm believer, we welcome you to have honest reflection of your beliefs, engage deeply with the scripture, and to understand what it means for Jesus to be your personal Lord and Saviour.
Messengers: Joseph L. (New Jersey), Ernest C. (Montreal), Sarah W. (Chicago), Steve S. (Toledo), Joshua J. (Austin)
For more information on our program: https://ubf-nayac.org/program
FAQs:
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Who can attend NAYAC 2026?
Individuals that are 19 to 35 years old may attend. At this time, we will not be allowing graduating spring 2026 high school seniors to attend. Some exceptions are 18-year-olds that have graduate high school in spring 2025 and are completing their first year of university or CEGEP (Quebec residents), and married couples where one spouse is under 35 years old and the other is over 35 years old.
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When does registration close?
Early bird registration ends on March 29, 2026. Regular registration closes on May 3, 2026.
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How do I get to NAYAC 2026?
There are multiple ways to get to our conference. If flying, we recommend that you arrive and depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). If driving, parking on campus will be available. Please talk to your chapter leaders about organizing group transportation.
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Are children allowed to attend? Will there be any childcare provided?
We allow children up to the age of 5 (of attendees that fit the age criteria) to come to the conference. Parents with children ages 0-2 will be provided a room where they can watch the live streaming of the program. Children ages 3-5 years will be allowed to attend our childcare program, which will run during the main sessions and group bible studies.
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How often will NAYAC happen?
As of now, there is no definitive plan of another NAYAC. The planning committee will continue to seek the Lord’s direction on this matter.
For more FAQs please visit our website: https://ubf-nayac.org/faq
We hope to see you there!
