SVA National Conference
Every year our annual NatCon brings together student veterans from across the country, inspiring speakers, leading employers, higher education professionals, nonprofits, government agencies, and more!
The Student Veterans of America® National Conference (NatCon) is one of the largest gatherings of student veterans, serving as a dynamic starting point each year where a vibrant community comes together to share ideas, exchange best practices, and build meaningful connections. With SVA chapters at campuses across the U.S. and abroad, NatCon brings together veteran and military-affiliated students, their families, supporters, and partners from corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. At the heart of the experience is the SVA Campus exhibit hall, where the energy of connection turns into opportunity, linking students to internships, careers, and resources that shape their futures and transform lives.
NatCon Highlights
19th Annual NatCon
January 4-6, 2027
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Admission Fee
Full Conference Pricing Information. Early Bird Pricing until September 30, 2026
Prices are subject to change.
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Student Member $250.00
Non MySVA Member price is $350.00
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School Employee $550.00
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Government / Non-Profit $600.00
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General Attendee $650.00
All registrants are required to read and agree to the SVA NatCon General Policies
Would you like to present at a NatCon breakout session?
Be a subject matter expert and possibly present your topic to our chapter leaders, student veterans, and many more! Breakout session proposals are open for submission from June 1 – July 31, 2026.
SVA Honors Awards
Each year at the National Conference, Student Veterans of America recognizes the extraordinary student veterans, advisors, chapters, and partners who represent the very best of the student veteran extended community, as well as the epitome of service, scholarship, and accomplishment. The SVA Honors Awards exemplify the significant contribution and impact these individuals and organizations have made in the year prior, while celebrating the next chapter of leadership to come.
Congratulations to our 2025 Honors Awards Recipients
Student Veteran of the Year
Nikki Gold, Oregon State University
Chapter of the Year
Saddleback Veterans Club, Saddleback College
Chapter Advisor of the Year
Matt Butler, Fordham University at Lincoln Center
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NatCon Chapter Assistance
We understand the importance of your attendance and the value it holds for both personal and professional growth. To streamline your preparations and ensure a smooth journey, we have curated three essential documents to assist you in the process.
Request Letter
Chapter leaders are welcome to use this request for attendance letter in their proposals to their schools or community support organizations in their request for funding. This document contains the benefits of attending NatCon for chapter leaders, members, and supporters, and has a portion where chapters can fill in their requested fund amount.
Sponsorship PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is used for chapter leaders to present in a professional way their desire for funding to attend NatCon. It can be used to leverage membership in organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or American Legion. With it, chapter leaders can share what they can gain from their time at NatCon as representatives for the partner organization.
Cost Estimator
This Excel file will take you through a four step process to estimate how much the chapter will need financially to send attendees to NatCon. Chapters can use this to calculate costs for travel, meals, and registration - then include items in chapter budget for fundraising. This document is an estimator, and each chapter may need more or fewer funds to be comfortable at NatCon.
Questions About NatCon?
Before you head to Texas, we encourage you to review our Know Before You Go Guide (coming soon!). It includes important information on travel, hotel details, conference logistics, what to bring, and key reminders to help soak up all the adventure NatCon has to offer!
All registrants are required to read and agree to the SVA NatCon Event Policies.
Attend NatCon Together as a Chapter
SVA
Chapters
are vibrant and dynamic, they are more than just groups on campuses; they are communities of support, growth, and empowerment.
Last Year's NatCon Experience
The 18th Annual NatCon was held from January 8-10, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at The Broadmoor Resort and Convention Center.
Sponsored By
Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this conference accessible to our chapter members. Is your company interested in becoming a NatCon Sponsor, click to learn more.
We Love NatCon
“If you are on the fence about applying for an SVA program, I highly recommend looking into it. You only get out of it what you put into it. I recommend going full force. There’s wonderful individuals and it’s a life changing experience.”
Jamie Springston
Marshall University
“You have nothing to lose. SVA is committed to enriching student veterans, they want us to be the leaders of any industry that we go into.”
Dwight Williams II
The Ohio State University
“SVA believes in student veterans in a way that not a lot of other organizations do and if you can’t believe in yourself believe in them because they believe in what you are going to do.”
Brittany Andrade
Vassar College
All registrants are required to read and agree to the SVA NatCon Event Policies.