49th NOFA Summer Conference Dates Announced
The NOFA summer conference returns this July with workshops, events, children’s programming, and more. Join us online and in-person in Worcester, MA this summer!
This year’s conference begins online, Monday, July 24 – Thursday, July 27 with evening speakers and workshops, and continues in-person and online on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 at Worcester State University for knowledge, sharing, and celebration through:
- Workshops and discussions (including in Spanish)
- Racial equity caucus groups
- Children’s programming
- Local food & drinks
- A fair!
Visit the official website to learn more and register.
Interested in presenting? Present your workshop proposal here.
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