All activities of the 2018 NCTE Annual Convention will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

View the full convention program in PDF form here. 

REGISTRATION
The NCTE Registration Desk is located in Exhibit Hall B3.
Registration Hours
Wednesday, Nov. 14..............................4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15................................... 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 16..........................................7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17.................................... 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 18........................................8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Admission Statement and Name Badges
Attendance at the 2018 NCTE Convention requires credentials. Admittance to all sessions, workshops, and the Exhibit Hall is limited to registered attendees  with convention badges.Name badges will be available onsite for all attendees, and no badges will be mailed in advance. Visit the NCTE Registration Desk in Exhibit Hall B3 to pick up your badge.

Meal Tickets
Tickets to convention meal functions will be available when you pick up your name badge. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase onsite. If you have misplaced tickets for events you purchased, visit the NCTE Registration Desk for replacement tickets. Tickets for meal functions are not refundable. For attendees interested in hearing speakers but not purchasing meal tickets, limited theater seating is available in most meal event rooms and will be open to other attendees after the meal is finished.

Wi-Fi
The George R. Brown Convention Center offers free public Wi-Fi in all common areas and eateries. Wi-Fi in session rooms will also be available to all attendees.
SSID: NCTE2018  The password is also: NCTE2018 (all uppercase)

Photography and Videography
NCTE will capture photographs and videos throughout the Convention. By registering for this event, attendees understand that NCTE may use photographs and/or videos of their likeness taken at the event for all purposes, including publicity purposes, whether in print, electronic, or other media. If you prefer your likeness not be included, contact NCTE at annual2018@ncte.org.

Audio or Video Recording/Live Streaming
As a courtesy to speakers, please request permission before recording any presentations. Speakers reserve the right to refuse permission.

SERVICES
NEAREST HOSPITALS
St. Joseph Medical Center,1401 St. Joseph Parkway; 713-757-1000; open 24 Hours
Kelsey Seybold, 1200 McKinney @ The Shops; 713-442-4700; Mon.–Fri., 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

In case of emergency, contact the closest facility staff member for assistance or call 911.

NEAREST PHARMACY
CVS Pharmacy, 917 Main Street; 713-982-5565
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

First Aid in the Convention Center
The first-aid station is located on the 3rd floor in the General Assembly Prefunction area across from Room 330 A. First aid is available during convention hours.

Lost and Found
Found items should be turned in to the NCTE Convention Office, Room 211, on the 2nd level. At the end of the Convention, any belongings not claimed during the Convention are turned in to the George R. Brown In-House Security office for processing. Items will be catalogued and stored. The George R. Brown Convention Center lost and found can be reached at 713-853-8000.

NCTE Shipping Center
Visit the NCTE Shipping Center, operated by UPS, located in the back of the Exhibit Hall. The Shipping Center in Exhibit Hall A3 will be open during Exhibit Hall hours (shipping costs are based on weight and destination).