SAVE THE DATE!
2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF YMCAs
NEW ORLEANS, LA | SEPTEMBER 17-19
Join us at the 2026 General Assembly of YMCAs in New Orleans to celebrate the Y’s 175th anniversary, connect with colleagues, find inspiration, and commit to our collective bold, shared vision of creating stronger, more connected communities.
Mark your calendar: Early Bird registration opens on Dec. 8!
More information about speakers, professional development opportunities, and more will be available when registration launches.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available to attend GA. Apply in the Y-USA Grants Portal (SmartSimple) by Oct. 15! Applicants will be notified of their scholarship status before registration opens.
Registration Pricing
| Rate Type | Price | Dates Available |
| Early Bird | $750 | 12/8/25 – 2/8/26 |
| Standard | $900 | 2/9/26 – 8/15/26 |
| On-Site | $1,000 | 9/17/26 – 9/18/26 |
| Student | $350 | 12/8/25 – 8/15/26 |
| On-Site Substitution | $25 | 9/17/26 – 9/18/26 |
Early Bird — $750
Available 12/8/25 – 2/8/26
Standard — $900
Available 2/9/26 – 8/15/26
On-Site — $1,000
Available 9/17/26 – 9/18/26
Student — $350
Available 12/8/25 – 8/15/26
On-Site Substitution — $25
Available 9/17/26 – 9/18/26
Hotel Pricing
Y-USA has secured room blocks at the
following New Orleans hotels:
| Hotel Name | Room Rate (per night) |
Distance to Convention Center |
| Hilton New Orleans Riverside | $269-329 | 0.7 miles |
| New Orleans Marriott | $239-259 | 1.1 miles |
| Sheraton New Orleans | $239-279 | 1.0 miles |
| JW Marriott New Orleans | $269-299 | 1.1 miles |
| New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District | $289-299 | 0.3 miles |
| Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District | $259 | 0.6 miles |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
$269-329 per night
0.7 miles to Convention Center
New Orleans Marriott
$239-259 per night
1.1 miles to Convention Center
Sheraton New Orleans
$239-279 per night
1.0 mile to Convention Center
JW Marriott New Orleans
$269-299 per night
1.1 miles to Convention Center
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District
$289-299 per night
0.3 miles to Convention Center
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District
$259 per night
0.6 miles to Convention Center
More information about hotel reservations will be available when event registration opens on Dec. 8.
We look forward to seeing
you in New Orleans!
