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NBCE Annual Meeting & National Board Day
The 2026 Annual Meeting is April 27 – May 2, 2026
All events in Atlanta, Georgia at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead
13th Annual National Board Day – Invitation
NBCE 2026 Proposed Bylaws
(three layouts, one version)
Open Comment period is through April 22, 2026
This Year’s Plenary Speaker: Chick Herbert
Unlocking the Power of Perspective: Embracing Curiosity and Empowering Change
Perspective is the invisible lens through which we interpret the world. In our rapidly changing era—where innovation and disruption are constants—our ability to see beyond the obvious, to shift our vantage point, has never been more vital. “Unlocking the Power of Perspective” is a keynote crafted to inspire, challenge, and ultimately transform the way audiences perceive themselves, their organizations, and the broader world around them.
This session offers valuable educational insights by empowering participants to recognize and shift perspectives, fostering greater creativity, adaptability, and self-awareness.
Chick Herbert has 35+ years of experience working in the public and private sectors as an executive business leader, keynote speaker, executive coach, and independent consultant. Chick is passionate about helping others maximize their potential and living a fulfilled life. His successful career spans more than a dozen industries and provides Chick a wealth of experiential knowledge and perspective.
Read more about Herbert here.
Director and Officer Election
During the 2026 Annual Meeting, delegates will be electing the District IV Director. Immediately following Saturday’s FCLB meeting, the Board will fill two At-Large seats and elect officers. Please review the following links for candidate qualifications:
District IV Director Candidate Qualifications
At-Large Director Candidate Qualifications
If you meet the qualifications and wish to apply, please send a Letter of Intent along with a curriculum vitae (CV) to NBCE President Dr. Karlos Boghosian and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Norman Ouzts.