This year we are excited to welcome hundreds of IT employees from across the University of North Carolina System and other higher education institutions to the Wilmington Convention Center.
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UNC CAUSE 2026
October 28 - 30, 2026
Wilmington Convention Center
10 Convention Center Dr
Wilmington, NC 28401
Please contact the planning team with questions.
Additional details will be available once the program is finalized.
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12-5 p.m. Registration
1-1:30 p.m. Welcome/Conference Kickoff
1-5 p.m. Concurrent sessions
TBA After dinner social event
Thursday, October 29, 2026
8am to 5pm Registration
7-8 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Concurrent sessions/Keynote
TBA Evening social event with dinner
Friday, October 30, 2026
7-8 a.m. Breakfast & Vendor Giveaways
9 a.m. to noon. Concurrent sessions
Aloft at Coastline Center
Rate: $182.00/Night
*Last Day to Book : Monday, September 28, 2026
Embassy Suites
Reservation link for Embassy Suites
Rates:
River View $266.00/Night
Non-River View $206.00/Night
Hampton Inn
Reservation Link for Hampton Inn
Rate: $189.00/Night
Hotel Ballast
Rates:
River View $254.00/Night
Historic View $219.00/Night
Day 1: none
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast
Note: Snack and beverage breaks will be provided throughout the conference.
We strive to create a welcoming environment and hope to help all first time attendees become part of the UNC CAUSE story. Please indicate in your registration if this is your first time attending so that we can help you maximize your experience at this year’s conference.
Should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs please contact our Conference Services team at conference-services@unccause.org