Create
Compete
Connect
4.9.26 thru 4.11.26
Aloft Downtown Dallas
The National Student Show & Conference 2026
Create
Compete
Connect
03 days in Dallas, TX
04 keynote speakers
$20k+ awarded in scholarships & prizes
Activities
Breakout Sessions
Participate in group sessions led by industry professionals. Learn about their career paths, take part in hands-on workshops, and get real answers to your questions through interactive discussions.
Studio Tours
Visit award-winning Dallas design studios and learn what life in a professional agency is like. This is your chance for a behind-the-scenes look at process, craft and culture.
Portfolio Reviews
Agencies hire you for your work, not your GPA. Refine your portfolio with one-on-one feedback from experienced design professionals. Tighten your work and get ready to show off your book!
Round Tables
Sit down with a seasoned creative professional for an open conversation about their career and the realities of working in the industry. Ask your questions, get real advice and walk away with insight you can use.
Volunteers
Looking to help make NSSC 2026 happen? Please visit and fill out our volunteer form and we will contact you about how you can get involved!
Location & Parking
Aloft Dallas Downtown
1033 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202
Take advantage of our special conference rate of $159/night for NSSC 2026 attendees. Availability is limited so book your room today!
Aloft is offering $8/night parking for guests, with some size restrictions (check with the hotel for large vehicles). There’s also a public lot next door for $16/day, and the Dallas Public Library offers free parking down the street.
Questions?
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the show and conference.
More FAQsThe NSSC is a national creative competition awarding over $20,000 in scholarships and cash prizes. Helping undergraduates become successful creative professionals, The National Student Show & Conference is a professionally judged creative competition and conference built for students and their educators.
The NSSC is a national creative competition awarding over $20,000 in scholarships and cash prizes. Helping undergraduates become successful creative professionals, The National Student Show & Conference is a professionally judged creative competition and conference built for students and their educators.
The NSSC is a national creative competition awarding over $20,000 in scholarships and cash prizes. Helping undergraduates become successful creative professionals, The National Student Show & Conference is a professionally judged creative competition and conference built for students and their educators.
The NSSC is a national creative competition awarding over $20,000 in scholarships and cash prizes. Helping undergraduates become successful creative professionals, The National Student Show & Conference is a professionally judged creative competition and conference built for students and their educators.
