The NOVA 2026 Fall Conference will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, and will be a hybrid event!
Registration will open this summer!
NEW THIS FALL! INTRODUCING OUR NEW PRACTITIONER TRACK! Select Your Tickets Carefully!
The New Practitioners’ Breakout track is intended to build on the accreditation series and bridge the knowledge gap for those new to the practice. The New Practitioners' Track will be on Thursday morning. After a brief orientation session, this breakout track will explore service connection beyond the basics and explain how to apply for and use foundational VA databases. Participants will return to the main session for the afternoon and remainder of the conference.
If you are interested in attending these sessions, please make sure to choose the “New Practitioner Track” option when buying tickets. If you would like to attend the main sessions, please also choose your tickets accordingly. Virtual attendees will be able to choose when visiting the platform.
Hotel information coming soon!
Registration will open this summer!
NEW THIS FALL! INTRODUCING OUR NEW PRACTITIONER TRACK! Select Your Tickets Carefully!
The New Practitioners’ Breakout track is intended to build on the accreditation series and bridge the knowledge gap for those new to the practice. The New Practitioners' Track will be on Thursday morning. After a brief orientation session, this breakout track will explore service connection beyond the basics and explain how to apply for and use foundational VA databases. Participants will return to the main session for the afternoon and remainder of the conference.
If you are interested in attending these sessions, please make sure to choose the “New Practitioner Track” option when buying tickets. If you would like to attend the main sessions, please also choose your tickets accordingly. Virtual attendees will be able to choose when visiting the platform.
To register, simply choose which session(s) you'd like to attend below, and click "Purchase Tickets" - you will then be asked to provide some basic attendee information. Please complete this information carefully.
Please make sure to carefully choose your tickets. There are several ticket options if you keep scrolling!
Other Registration Information:
- Please note that the student registration rate is reserved for active full-time law students. If you possess a Law School/Student NOVA Membership as a Law Professor, please register under the NOVA Member Rate.
- When completing your registration, please do so as you would like your name badge at the conference to read. We will also use the information provided on your registration to compile our list of seminar attendees that is distributed with conference materials. We do not use your NOVA member profile information.
- Please provide a unique email address for each attendee that is their own email, not that of their organization or staff. The email provided on the registration form will be used for all conference communication, including materials and CLE, and we want to ensure proper receipt.
- Please make sure to contact NOVA staff if you have any disability requiring special accommodation or assistance. We want our attendees to be as comfortable as possible.
Multi Registration Discount:
Organizations that register two or more individuals at the same time can apply the multi-registration discount. The discount is 10% off your final amount, or each registration. *Please note this discount does not apply to single registrations and can only be used if registering from the same firm at the same time.*
Discount Code: Coming soon!
Multi Registration Discount:
Organizations that register two or more individuals at the same time can apply the multi-registration discount. To apply the code, please click "Click here to enter your promotional code" when selecting your tickets, before clicking purchase tickets.
The discount is 10% off your final amount, or each registration. *Please note this discount does not apply to single registrations and can only be used if registering from the same firm at the same time.*
Discount Code: Coming soon!
Thank you for your interest in exhibiting and/or sponsoring at the NOVA 2026 Fall Conference in Indianapolis!
Previous exhibitors can expect to receive their exhibitor packet no later than Monday, June 22.
Applications for new exhibitors are now open. To apply please click HERE.
NOVA Exhibit Information
Exhibit dates:
Thursday and Friday, September 17 & 18, 2026 from 8:00am-5:00pm
Cost:
- Registration and payment received BY COB on Wednesday, July 22, 2026:
- One (1) 6-foot table and two (2) chairs: $1,800
- Two (2) 6-foot table and four (4) chairs: $2,400
- Registration and payment received AFTER Wednesday, July 22, 2026:
- One (1) 6-foot table and two (2) chairs: $2,200
- Two (2) 6-foot table and four (4) chairs: $2.800
The Fall 2026 Conference will be a hybrid event, with an estimated in-person attendance of 325–350 and virtual attendance of 150–200.
NOVA Sponsorship Opportunities
We are eager to work with you and help you publicize the resources you have available more effectively. By sponsoring one of the following events/items we offer at a NOVA Conference, your brand is sure to capture the attention of our attendees.
Full Conference Reception Sponsor: $35,000Bar Only Reception Sponsor: $25,000Welcome Social Hour Sponsor:SOLD OUT- All-Day Coffee Sponsor: $10,000 (3 available)
- Breakfast Sponsor: $7,000 (Saturday available)
- Welcome Bag Sponsor: $5,000
- Name Badge Sponsor: $5,000
- Morning Break Sponsor: $4,000 (2 available)
- Afternoon Break Sponsor: $4,000 (2 available)
- Scholarship Event Sponsor: $2,000
- Help us celebrate in style! Our Reception Sponsor provides an enhanced experience for attendees with an open bar and delicious food during the Thursday evening conference reception. The sponsor will be prominently recognized in our event slideshow, on signage during the reception, and acknowledged in our daily announcements. It’s a standout opportunity to associate your brand with connection, conversation, and community in a relaxed, social setting. Raise a glass to great visibility! SOLD OUT
- Keep the energy flowing! Our All-Day Coffee Sponsors ensure attendees stay fueled and focused with coffee available throughout the day. Sponsors will be prominently recognized in our event slideshow, on signage at coffee stations during their sponsored day, and acknowledged in our daily announcements. Only 3 sponsorships available - secure yours today and be the reason behind every energized conversation!
- Make a lasting first impression! Our Welcome Bag Sponsor will provide NOVA with a pre-approved, pre-assembled customized welcome bag and insert(s) for all attendees. As the face of the conference kickoff, the sponsor will have the opportunity to personally hand out bags during Thursday morning registration. Recognition includes sponsor branding on the bag, a feature in the event slideshow, and shout-outs in our daily announcements.
- Start the attendee experience with your brand in hand! Be front and center - literally! Our Name Badge Sponsor will have their logo featured on the back of every attendee name badge, ensuring consistent visibility throughout the event. The sponsor will also be recognized in the event slideshow and thanked in our daily announcements. A high-visibility opportunity that lasts all conference long!
- Start the day off right! Our Breakfast Sponsors help provide attendees with an enhanced breakfast experience to fuel their morning sessions. Sponsors will be recognized in the event slideshow, on signage in the breakfast area during their sponsored day, and thanked in our daily announcements.our Saturday Breakfast Sponsorships is still available - a delicious way to showcase your support!
- Help attendees recharge! Our Morning/Afternoon Break Sponsors provide tasty enhancements to the morning break and sweet treats for the morning and afternoon coffee breaks. Sponsors will be recognized in the event slideshow, on signage in the break area during their sponsored time, and thanked in our daily announcements. A perfect way to add flavor to the day while spotlighting your brand!
About 1 week before the conference, you will receive an email (to the email with which you registered) with a link to download the seminar materials.
You must download the files and then open all PDF's with an adobe acrobat PDF reader, and find and click on the paperclip icon, in order to access any attachments such as speaker bios and exhibits.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Requirements: NOVA conferences are usually fully accepted for CLE purposes. We pre-apply for approval to states in which we have a certain number of attendees seeking credit. If we do not pre-apply, we provide the state application form for you to submit on your own along with your certificate of attendance.
NOVA uses sign-in sheets each day to record your attendance. We want to remind you that all CLE procedures, including requiring attendees to sign in, are based on the rules and regulations put forward by various state bars. NOVA is required to follow such rules. While they do vary state to state, accurately signing in to prove your attendance at either a virtual or in-person event is required by every jurisdiction that monitors CLE. As such, please do not sign in for any sessions you haven’t attended. If you leave early, please note as such on the sign-in form. If you fail to properly sign in, we cannot process your CLE credits.
At the conclusion of the conference, NOVA staff will calculate your CLE credit hours based on whether you signed in at the registration desk each morning. Then, approximately two weeks after the conference you will receive an email with necessary forms and other supplemental materials that you will then have to submit to your state bar or the VA. NOVA does not submit your hours on your behalf.
Any questions regarding CLE, please contact Katy Whalen.
Scholarship applications will open June 15, 2026 and can be accessed by clicking HERE!
Scholarships have been created in memory of NOVA Founding Member William G. Smith, Esq., who provided leadership and support to countless practitioners in veterans law. Scholarships cover the cost of registration only and are available to individuals who are not financially able to attend, and who would not otherwise be able to attend the seminar due to financial hardship. These scholarships are designated for attorneys, non-attorney practitioners, law students, and also accredited veteran’s service representatives.
To apply for the William G. Smith Scholarship, the following information is required: your name, address, and email; year of graduation from law school, if applicable; current employer and position; a brief explanation of how you intend to use this training; and your VA accreditation date, if applicable. You must also explain why you need financial assistance to attend a NOVA conference, and indicate if you have the financial resources to cover the related expenses of attendance (i.e., travel, lodging, food) should you be awarded a scholarship.
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Location
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
