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2026 North Central States Conference
September 28 – October 1
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center, 400
Renaissance Drive
Detroit, MI, 48243

Hotel Accommodations
We look forward to you joining this year’s North Central States Conference on September 28 – October 1, 2026.
The conference will be hosted at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, situated downtown near Huntington Place, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and other attractions. The Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, offers a contemporary design, a newly renovated modern lobby, and a Fuell restaurant. The polished guestrooms offer fabulous views of the city, floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable bedding, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Visit the Motor City Pantry for Chef’s full carry-out menu for your convenience.
Deadline to book rooms is September 6th.
Information from the Hotel:
- Parking: I would advise guests to park in Beaubien Garage, which offers in-and-out privileges to hotel guests for a flat rate of $25 per day and can be charged to guestrooms. Valet parking is also available for $30 daily/$40 overnight.
- Check-In: Our check-in time is 4:00 PM, and check-out time is 11:00 AM. For contactless arrival, we suggest Mobile Check-In and Mobile Key through the Marriott Bonvoy app if you’re a Bonvoy member.
- Food & Beverage: Our hotel restaurant and bar, Fuell, is currently open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Motor City Pantry is open daily from 6:00 AM – midnight. Illy Cafe is currently open daily from 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
- Housekeeping: Our hotel provides daily stayover housekeeping service. If you need extra towels or any additional amenities, they are available at the front desk or you may dial “0” from any house phone to request these items be delivered to your hotel room.
- Wi-Fi: $14.95 a day. Complimentary Basic Internet in guest rooms with individual Bonvoy membership. You can join by using this link: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fec72571/XjUyrRKu5UGgBVAkvycnhA?u=http://www.joinmarriottbonvoy.com/DTWDT
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival. Please note that we will assess a one-night fee if you cancel after the deadline.
2026 NCSC Agenda
Get all the details here for the 2026 NCSC Conference. Agenda subject to change. Click here to download pdf version.

Join Us at The Henry Ford Museum
The NCSC will host an evening event at The Henry Ford Museum on Tuesday, September 29 at 6 p.m. (Shuttle buses leave at 5:30 p.m. – please meet in the hotel lobby at 5:00 p.m.) 
Spend a Day Out With Discover Detroit
While the delegates are at the conference, join us for a fund day exploring Detroit! Enjoy a narrated city tour, lunch at The Whitney, shopping in Midtown, and more!

Conference and Event Attire
The dress code for the conference and events is as follows:
Monday:
Welcome Reception – Business Casual
Tuesday:
Meetings – Sport Coat and Tie
Off Campus Event at The Henry Ford Museum – Casual
Wednesday:
Meetings – Sport Coat (Tie Optional)
Thursday:
Meetings – Business Casual
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