Upcoming Events

Upcoming NCA Events & Opportunities

2026 Events

Aug

14

NCA Quarterly CEO Sessions

Quarterly virtual meeting of North Central Association (NCA) Goodwill CEOs to discuss regional initiatives, emerging issues, best practices, and organizational updates.

Sept

15th - 18th

Mission Optimization Learning Event (MOLÉ)

Goodwill Industries International’s learning conference focused on mission services. Approximately 400 attendees, including professionals in career navigation, workforce development, grants, fundraising, resource development, and related mission programs.

Sept

30th - 2nd

NCA Fall Retreat 2026

Annual in-person leadership retreat for North Central Association CEOs featuring strategic planning, peer networking, educational sessions, governance discussions, and regional collaboration. 

Links: Attendee Registration | Sponsor Registration | Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel Reservations | St. Louis Convention & Visitors Bureau | Fall Conference Agenda

Nov

7th - 11th

Goodwill Connect (CONNECT)

Goodwill Industries International’s largest annual conference, drawing 600–700 attendees from every operational discipline including retail, eCommerce, marketing, IT, finance, operations, workforce development, grants, loss prevention, safety, and executive leadership.

Nov

13

NCA Quarterly CEO Session

Quarterly virtual meeting of NCA CEOs to review organizational priorities, share regional updates, and prepare for upcoming initiatives.

2027 Events

Feb

24th - 27th

Annual Meeting of the Conference of Executives (AMCOE)

National conference for approximately 200 Goodwill CEOs and Executive Development Program (EDP) participants, focused on executive leadership, governance, strategy, and organizational excellence.

June

TBD

Delegate Assembly (DA)

Annual governance meeting of Goodwill Industries International with approximately 300 attendees, including CEOs, board members, and Executive Development Program participants. Delegates vote on organizational business, strategic direction, and governance matters.

Sept

TBD

Mission Optimization Learning Event (MOLÉ)

National mission-focused conference for approximately 400 professionals in workforce development, career navigation, grants, fundraising, and mission services.

Fall

TBD

NCA Fall Retreat

Annual retreat for North Central Association CEOs providing executive networking, leadership development, regional collaboration, and strategic planning. Location and dates to be announced.

Nov

7th - 11th

Goodwill Connect (CONNECT)

Goodwill Industries International’s flagship conference bringing together 600–700 leaders and professionals from across all Goodwill operational disciplines for education, networking, and innovation.