95th Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Kinesiology
From Founding Ideals to Twenty‑First‑Century Challenges: Interdisciplinary Conversations in Kinesiology
October 1-3, 2026
Annual Meeting Details
Hotel Reservation
Deadline for reservations is September 2, 2026
Registration Form
Deadline to register is September 2, 2026
Preliminary Program
Subject to change
Sponsorship Form
Deadline to submit is September 4, 2026
This year’s program promises to be an engaging three days of lively and intellectual panel discussions on important issues to those of us in kinesiology and related fields. From artificial intelligence to the healthy lifestyles of Americans, kinesiologists of the 21st century are living in a different world than the original five members of the academy. We honor the spirit and vision of these five men by talking with each other about 21st century topics that highlight the interdisciplinary nature of our field and the ways our interdisciplinary dialogue enhances our understanding of these issues.
Program Committee:
Maureen M. Smith (Chair), FNAK #543, California State University, Sacramento
Jeffrey D. James, FNAK #634, Florida State University
NiCole R. Keith, FNAK #605, Indiana University Bloomington
Jaime Schultz, FNAK #622, Penn State University
Sue Sutherland, FNAK #639, The Ohio State University
Maureen R. Weiss, FNAK #360, University of Minnesota
Howard N. Zelaznik, FNAK #337, Purdue University
The 2026 NAK annual meeting is scheduled for October 1-3, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. As quoted on their website, “We are conveniently located next to the Oregon Convention Center. Start your day with a walk or bike ride through Eastbank Esplanade or the local neighborhoods. You can board a light-rail train at the Convention Center MAX Station just outside our hotel to access PDX, Washington Park, Union Station, Pioneer Square or Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Get right up near the action with Moda Center less than a quarter mile from Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center.” For more information on all there is to see and do in Portland, please visit the Travel Portland website.
Hotel Property Highlights:
- Business services
- 24/7 Fitness center with free weights and cardio workout machines
- On-site restaurants and bars
- Valet and self-parking options at the Hyatt Regency Portland
- The room rate is $239 for standard run of house single or double rooms.
- These special rates will apply three days before and after the dates of the group’s conference for those wanting to add an extra day or two of relaxation.
- The deadline for reservations at this rate will be Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:00pm EST.
Transportation
Air travel:
- Portland International Airport (code: PDX) is the closest international airport to Portland. It is located 11 miles from the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center hotel.
- A full-list of non-stop air routes to Portland can be found here.
From Portland International Airport to Portland Downtown
- TriMet Train Red Max Line: Direct to Portland International Airport and downtown in approximately 38 minutes. The station is on the airport’s lower level. Get off at the Convention Center MAX Station and walk about 2 minutes to the hotel.
- Taxicabs & Ride-Share Services: Taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts are waiting inside Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking Garage. The hotel has a designated pickup and drop-off location at the front drive.
- More information about getting to and from the airport can be found here.
Getting Around
- Convention Center Max Light Rail Station: Red, Green and Blue lines located off hotel’s southeast plaza (MLK Boulevard and Holladay Street.
- Portland Streetcar B Loop: Located three blocks northeast of hotel on NE Broadway and Grand Avenue
- Portland Streetcar A Loop: Located two blocks northeast of hotel on NE Weilder and Grand Avenue