Social Events & Receptions
54th Annual NFA Convention
August 6-9, 2026 | Oregon Convention Center
Social Events & Receptions
Don't miss these opportunities to connect with fellow convention guests. The convention schedule is subject to change. Click here to view the current schedule.
Myrna Brown Dine-Around
Thursday | 5:45–7:30pm
Are you looking to extend your social connections during the NFA convention? Join us for the Myrna Brown Dine-Around, a special opportunity for convention attendees to network and meet new friends. These community meals are open to all convention guests—first-timers, regular attendees, students, and professionals—and allow flutists from all walks of life to connect over dinner. RSVP and location details to be announced!
Gala Awards Reception
Note that the event is located in the Hyatt Regency Hotel adjacent to the Oregon Convention Center.
Saturday | 5:30-7:30pm | Hyatt Regency Hotel, Deschutes Ballroom
Ticket Required - Purchase in Advance with Your Registration
The NFA Annual Gala Awards reception honors the 2026 achievement award recipients: Steven Finley and Matthias Ziegler, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Joanna Bassett, receiving the Distinguished Service Award. The celebration will include hors-d'oeuvres, a Pacific Northwest themed buffet, and a cash bar.
This is a ticketed event. Tickets must be purchased when you register for the convention. Admission is NOT included with your convention registration. Prices available here. Please contact Mily Montanez with questions.
Affinity Groups
Affinity groups offer a space to connect with other convention guests over shared backgrounds and interests. All are welcome! Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place in Oregon Convention Center Room B117.
Thursday, Aug. 6
10am - 11am | The Traverso Mingle
11:30am - 12:30pm | disAbility and Adaptive Flutists | This is a virtual event that will be held over Zoom. Note this event is scheduled in Pacific Time. Register here.
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Parenting Meet-up
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Flutists with Chronic Illness and Injury | This is a virtual event that will be held over Zoom. Note this event is scheduled in Pacific Time. Register here.
4 - 5pm | Life Members Meet-up (all members welcome!)
Sunday, Aug. 9
10am - 11am | Flutists of Color and Allies - Session 2Friday, Aug. 7
10am - 11am | Mental Wellbeing Meet-Up Group| This is a virtual event that will be held over Zoom. Note that this event is scheduled in Pacific Time. Register here.
12pm - 1pm | disAbility and Adaptive Flutists
1:30pm - 2:30pm | LGBTQIA+ and Allies
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Flutists of Color and Allies - Session 1