Join us April 14-16 in Addison, TX (north Dallas) for in-person 2026 National Service Training, hosted by America's Service Commissions (ASC). Come together with national service program colleagues, state and territorial service commission staff, AmeriCorps agency colleagues, and volunteer engagement partners for an educational and inspiring training opportunity.
Addison, TX is located only 13 miles from downtown Dallas, 17 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and 11 miles from Dallas/Love Field Airport, Addison is at the center of it all.
Addison, TX is located only 13 miles from downtown Dallas, 17 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and 11 miles from Dallas/Love Field Airport, Addison is at the center of it all.
Registration — Closed
Registration for our Dallas event has now closed. If you have any registration questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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Registration Rates
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Registration Deadlines
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Registration Instructions
To register for the event, you will first need to create an ASC profile or log-in to your existing ASC account using the event registration link provided. If you are a new user, enter your email under "New Users" to create an account. If you already have an ASC account but do not know your password, click "Forgot Password" and enter your work email address. You'll then be prompted to create/update your password in the system.
Once you are logged in, please return to the event registration link to finish registering. Click "register yourself" to go through the process.
Download detailed log-in instructions.
Need to register a group? Email ASC staff for assistance.
To register for the event, you will first need to create an ASC profile or log-in to your existing ASC account using the event registration link provided. If you are a new user, enter your email under "New Users" to create an account. If you already have an ASC account but do not know your password, click "Forgot Password" and enter your work email address. You'll then be prompted to create/update your password in the system.
Once you are logged in, please return to the event registration link to finish registering. Click "register yourself" to go through the process.
Download detailed log-in instructions.
Need to register a group? Email ASC staff for assistance.
venue & lodging
ASC has set up official hotel room blocks with discounted rates and specialized concessions available only for ASC attendees. Booking your room in the official hotel block supports ASC and demonstrates the economic impact service and training events like ours have on host cities.
DF Meetings & Events is the official housing provider for National Service Training. You may book your room via the link below or by calling 866-201-1420. The booking phone line is open 8:00am-5:00pm ET Monday-Friday. You may also email DF Meetings for assistance.
Rooms are available until the cut-off date noted below or until inventory is no longer available.
Lodging is no longer available through the booking links, this has closed. Please reach out to the hotel directly with any lodging questions.
DF Meetings & Events is the official housing provider for National Service Training. You may book your room via the link below or by calling 866-201-1420. The booking phone line is open 8:00am-5:00pm ET Monday-Friday. You may also email DF Meetings for assistance.
Rooms are available until the cut-off date noted below or until inventory is no longer available.
Lodging is no longer available through the booking links, this has closed. Please reach out to the hotel directly with any lodging questions.
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Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel (Headquarter Hotel) — book by March 19
15201 Dallas Parkway Addison, TX 75001
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- Discounted rate: $199/night plus tax* (available until March 19 or the block is sold out)
- *Taxes are currently 15.56% and subject to change without notice. Texas does accept tax exemption certificates, but this is based on hotel review and approval.
- Please contact [email protected] if you require additional information regarding payment.
- Cancelation policy: Reservations must be canceled by 3pm ET 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night's room and tax penalty.
Additional Overflow Hotels Available for NST Attendees
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Addison Quorum
15160 Quorum Dr.
Addison, TX 75001
- Standard room: $189.00, plus tax per night
- 0.3 miles, 6 min walk to ASC National Service Training
- Complimentary WiFi
15255 Quorum Dr.
Addison, TX 75001
- King suite w/ sofabed: $151.00, plus tax per night
- Suite w/ Two Double Beds w/ sofabed: $161.00, plus tax per night
- 0.4 mi, 9 min walk to ASC National Service Training
- Complimentary breakfast buffet and WiFi
14960 Landmark Blvd
Dallas, TX 75254
- Standard room: $143.00, plus tax per night
- 0.7 mi, 15 min walk to ASC National Service Training
- Complimentary breakfast and WiFi
14975 Quorum Dr
Dallas, TX 75254
- Standard Suite: $139.00, plus tax per night
- 0.5 mi, 11 min walk to ASC National Service Training
- Complimentary breakfast and WiFi
Please reach out to DF Meetings with any lodging questions.
Location & Travel
Travel & Transportation
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from Dallas, as well as between the airport and hotel. ASC does not provide any travel or transportation for the event.
Air Travel
The closest airports are Dallas Forth Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Field Love airport (DAL). ASC is pleased to have the following airline discounts available for event attendees.
Please see below for information regarding airline discounts for our attendees.
Ground Transportation
Taxis and ride-share services (Uber, Lyft etc.) are widely available. There are also public transportation options. More information is available from the DFW airport and DAL airport.
Visit Addison and Dallas
We encourage attendees to explore our host city outside of event activities. Check out Visit Addison and Visit Dallas for tourist information. Additional Visit Addison information and materials.
Airline Discounts
ASC is excited to offer a variety of airline discount codes for attendees flying to NST this year. Please see the details below.
Delta
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for America's Service Commissions. Please follow the link to book your Delta flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00am–8:00pm (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4DQ.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Southwest
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2026 National Service Training attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ®. Discount valid for travel 4/12/2026 to 4/17/2026.
United Airlines
To make flight reservations online please click on the discount code: ZRWF193671. MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings℠ discount code. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from 7:00am to 8:00pm CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays) at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit united.com/meetingtravel, and enter the code above. Booking fees are waived for United Meetings reservations. International customers may contact their local United® Reservation Desk.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from Dallas, as well as between the airport and hotel. ASC does not provide any travel or transportation for the event.
Air Travel
The closest airports are Dallas Forth Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Field Love airport (DAL). ASC is pleased to have the following airline discounts available for event attendees.
Please see below for information regarding airline discounts for our attendees.
Ground Transportation
Taxis and ride-share services (Uber, Lyft etc.) are widely available. There are also public transportation options. More information is available from the DFW airport and DAL airport.
Visit Addison and Dallas
We encourage attendees to explore our host city outside of event activities. Check out Visit Addison and Visit Dallas for tourist information. Additional Visit Addison information and materials.
Airline Discounts
ASC is excited to offer a variety of airline discount codes for attendees flying to NST this year. Please see the details below.
Delta
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for America's Service Commissions. Please follow the link to book your Delta flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00am–8:00pm (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4DQ.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Southwest
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2026 National Service Training attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ®. Discount valid for travel 4/12/2026 to 4/17/2026.
United Airlines
To make flight reservations online please click on the discount code: ZRWF193671. MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings℠ discount code. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from 7:00am to 8:00pm CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays) at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit united.com/meetingtravel, and enter the code above. Booking fees are waived for United Meetings reservations. International customers may contact their local United® Reservation Desk.
AccomModations
We will make every reasonable effort to provide effective accommodations for event participants. Accommodation requests including dietary requests must be made at the time of registration. If you have an accommodation request (e.g., dietary restrictions, service animal relief area, interpreter, or Braille) for the event, please indicate when you register in the space provided or email us for further assistance.
We also encourage you to complete our anonymous survey with any ideas on how we can make our event more welcoming and accessible.
For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please email DF Meetings & Events, our official hotel partner for all National Service Training events, or call them at 866-201-1420 (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm ET).
We also encourage you to complete our anonymous survey with any ideas on how we can make our event more welcoming and accessible.
For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please email DF Meetings & Events, our official hotel partner for all National Service Training events, or call them at 866-201-1420 (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm ET).
Volunteer Opportunities — Sign Up available
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities during NST, and we are so grateful for those who volunteer during our event. We would not be able to make NST a success without volunteers! Any attendee is invited to sign up for volunteer shifts. Click the button below to explore the available volunteer opportunities.
SPECIAL MEETING REQUESTS
As in the past, ASC will be offering special meeting spaces for commissions and other groups to gather during National Service Training, as space allows.
Some commissions will utilize a special meeting time to meet with their programs that are attending in person. Special meeting space is limited and will be filled in the order requests are received.
Requests must be submitted via the special meeting request form. Requests will not be collected via email. The special meeting request form will ask for the following information.
Available special meeting times are as follows (subject to change).
All rooms will have standard A/V (projector, screen, and laptop) available for use. If you anticipate sharing PowerPoint slides, please have them on a flash drive or available on a web-accessible platform. Unplugging the provided laptop and switching in your own machine will not be allowed. The room setup is anticipated to be theater style seating and will not be able to be changed by your group. It is your responsibility to communicate your special meeting to your intended participants.
Special meeting requests will be confirmed as soon as possible after they have been made; however, room assignments will not be made until closer to the event. If all the available rooms for each time slot are filled, a waitlist will be kept.
Some commissions will utilize a special meeting time to meet with their programs that are attending in person. Special meeting space is limited and will be filled in the order requests are received.
Requests must be submitted via the special meeting request form. Requests will not be collected via email. The special meeting request form will ask for the following information.
- Contact information for lead point of contact
- Name of meeting as it should be listed in the event app
- Estimated number of attendees
- First choice meeting time
Available special meeting times are as follows (subject to change).
- 9:00-9:45am on Tuesday, April 14
All rooms will have standard A/V (projector, screen, and laptop) available for use. If you anticipate sharing PowerPoint slides, please have them on a flash drive or available on a web-accessible platform. Unplugging the provided laptop and switching in your own machine will not be allowed. The room setup is anticipated to be theater style seating and will not be able to be changed by your group. It is your responsibility to communicate your special meeting to your intended participants.
Special meeting requests will be confirmed as soon as possible after they have been made; however, room assignments will not be made until closer to the event. If all the available rooms for each time slot are filled, a waitlist will be kept.
Frequently asked questions
Attendee Information Session — Recording Available
We hosted an attendee informational webinar on Wednesday, April 1 at 4pm ET. Click the button below to access the recording. A PDF of the slides are also available.
We hosted an attendee informational webinar on Wednesday, April 1 at 4pm ET. Click the button below to access the recording. A PDF of the slides are also available.
What is the National Service Training event schedule?
You can view the schedule and workshop times on the NST website. It’s also accessible on the home screen of the app via the “agenda” button in the bottom menu. All listed times in the schedule are local to the event location, which is in the Central time zone. All event meeting rooms are located at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel on Ballroom and Lobby levels of the hotel.
The official event start/end times of NST are as follows.
How do I access workshop materials?
All speakers are invited to upload and share any presentations, handouts, and resources they use during workshops. View and/or download workshop materials via the specific workshop in the app or online via the event webpage.
How do I gain wifi access?
Wifi access is available to all attendees in the event meeting rooms.
I need help downloading and navigating the Whova app.
You can download the “Whova — Event & Conference App” from your app store. When you login, make sure to use email address you registered for NST with. If you have questions, please see our Whova tech support station or stop at the check-in and information desk. Additional information available on the Dallas event webpage.
How can I get in touch with a speaker?
You can view all speaker information via the app. From the home screen of the app, there is a “speakers” button that will show you their names, contact information, and what session(s) they are presenting. You can also view the schedule which lists who the presenter is for each session. In addition, there is an in-app messaging feature you can use the reach out to speakers and individual attendees.
How can I get in touch with an exhibitor/sponsor?
There is an exhibitor space on the Ballroom Level in the open foyer area by registration and the ballroom where you can visit with exhibitors and sponsors at their tables. From the home screen of the app, click the Exhibitors button to view their information. In addition, there is an in-app messaging feature you can use to reach out to exhibitors, sponsors, and individual attendees. Exhibitors and sponsors may want to scan your contact information from the app, using the QR code found in your app profile. This is an easy and quick way to exchange contact information onsite!
When do I sign up for a session?
There is no need to sign up or register for a workshop session. All sessions are first-come, first-served. If a room is at capacity, the room ambassador will place a sign out front noting this, and we kindly ask that you review the schedule and choose another great workshop session.
If I arrive late, will I be able to get into the session?
Yes, you will be able to enter a session if you arrive late. Please be respectful when entering the room so as not to disturb the session, speaker, or attendees. Some rooms may be at capacity, so if the workshop room ambassador says there is no room available, we kindly ask that you review the schedule and choose another great workshop session.
What are the dining amenities available at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel?
There are many options for dining onsite at the Renaissance Dallas Addison hotel.
Noell Jct. — Hours: Everyday, 6:30am-2pm
Located just steps from your hotel room, Noell JCT serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Addison, TX, in a chic setting. Sample contemporary American-style cuisine made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients at our stylish Addison restaurant.
Rooted Grounds Coffee Company — Hours: Everyday, 6am-8pm
Coffee House and Café.
Noell Jct. Lounge — Hours: Everyday, 2pm-12am
Welcome to Noell JCT Lounge bar in Addison, TX, located in the lobby of Renaissance Dallas Addison. Take a seat and relax after a long day to sample a craft cocktail or a local beer.
In-room dining is an option to for guests staying at the Renaissance.
Will there be a program gear/pin/sticker swap opportunity?
We are not formally organizing an opportunity in the event agenda for attendees to swap program logoed stickers, pins, etc. However, you are welcome to bring items to share or hand out to attendees or offer to trade if they would like to. This is self-selected and not an official part of the event. We would suggest that you bring business cards to hand out, as part of networking and being able to stay connected post-event. You can easily connect and share contact information in the event app as well with attendees!
What are things to do around the event center/hotel?
Looking for things to do in your down time? We encourage attendees to explore out host city outside of event activities. Check out Visit Addison and Visit Dallas for tourist information. Additional Visit Addison information and materials.
What are the current health and safety protocols?
As a reminder, we have a health and safety code of conduct for all attendees, speakers, and sponsors. If you have any questions, please see an event coordinator.
What is the address of the event?
The event location and headquarters hotel is:
Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel
15201 Dallas Parkway
Addison, TX 75001
Is there a lactation room available?
Yes, there is a room available on the third floor in Addison room. There will be signage available. Please check with event staff at the Check-in and Information Desk for more information. There are also long breaks built into the agenda to allow for individuals to take care of their personal needs and access their hotel rooms as needed throughout the agenda.
I need to take a break throughout the day to recharge or take a quick work call. Is there space available?
Yes, there are a few different options available depending on your needs.
Is there a parking fee discount?
Attendees who are staying in the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel do not need to do anything to receive the parking discount of $12 a day. It will be built into their hotel reservation, and noted during check-in at the hotel front desk. Attendees who are day drivers need to tell the hotel staff that they are part of the ASC National Service Training group to receive the discounted rate, or visit event staff at the check-in/information desk.
Where are restrooms located at the venue?
There is a gender-non-specific restroom is available on the third floor. Look for signage. Additional restrooms for men and women are available on the Ballroom Level close to the elevator bank and on the Lobby Level next to the Le Gala meeting room and lobby lounge as well as down the hallway past the Bel-Air meeting rooms.
You can view the schedule and workshop times on the NST website. It’s also accessible on the home screen of the app via the “agenda” button in the bottom menu. All listed times in the schedule are local to the event location, which is in the Central time zone. All event meeting rooms are located at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel on Ballroom and Lobby levels of the hotel.
The official event start/end times of NST are as follows.
- Start Time: Tuesday, April 14 at 1:00pm Central
- End Time: Thursday, April 16 at 1:30pm Central
How do I access workshop materials?
All speakers are invited to upload and share any presentations, handouts, and resources they use during workshops. View and/or download workshop materials via the specific workshop in the app or online via the event webpage.
How do I gain wifi access?
Wifi access is available to all attendees in the event meeting rooms.
- Network: NST_wifi
- Password: ASCNST26
I need help downloading and navigating the Whova app.
You can download the “Whova — Event & Conference App” from your app store. When you login, make sure to use email address you registered for NST with. If you have questions, please see our Whova tech support station or stop at the check-in and information desk. Additional information available on the Dallas event webpage.
How can I get in touch with a speaker?
You can view all speaker information via the app. From the home screen of the app, there is a “speakers” button that will show you their names, contact information, and what session(s) they are presenting. You can also view the schedule which lists who the presenter is for each session. In addition, there is an in-app messaging feature you can use the reach out to speakers and individual attendees.
How can I get in touch with an exhibitor/sponsor?
There is an exhibitor space on the Ballroom Level in the open foyer area by registration and the ballroom where you can visit with exhibitors and sponsors at their tables. From the home screen of the app, click the Exhibitors button to view their information. In addition, there is an in-app messaging feature you can use to reach out to exhibitors, sponsors, and individual attendees. Exhibitors and sponsors may want to scan your contact information from the app, using the QR code found in your app profile. This is an easy and quick way to exchange contact information onsite!
When do I sign up for a session?
There is no need to sign up or register for a workshop session. All sessions are first-come, first-served. If a room is at capacity, the room ambassador will place a sign out front noting this, and we kindly ask that you review the schedule and choose another great workshop session.
If I arrive late, will I be able to get into the session?
Yes, you will be able to enter a session if you arrive late. Please be respectful when entering the room so as not to disturb the session, speaker, or attendees. Some rooms may be at capacity, so if the workshop room ambassador says there is no room available, we kindly ask that you review the schedule and choose another great workshop session.
What are the dining amenities available at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel?
There are many options for dining onsite at the Renaissance Dallas Addison hotel.
Noell Jct. — Hours: Everyday, 6:30am-2pm
Located just steps from your hotel room, Noell JCT serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Addison, TX, in a chic setting. Sample contemporary American-style cuisine made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients at our stylish Addison restaurant.
Rooted Grounds Coffee Company — Hours: Everyday, 6am-8pm
Coffee House and Café.
Noell Jct. Lounge — Hours: Everyday, 2pm-12am
Welcome to Noell JCT Lounge bar in Addison, TX, located in the lobby of Renaissance Dallas Addison. Take a seat and relax after a long day to sample a craft cocktail or a local beer.
In-room dining is an option to for guests staying at the Renaissance.
Will there be a program gear/pin/sticker swap opportunity?
We are not formally organizing an opportunity in the event agenda for attendees to swap program logoed stickers, pins, etc. However, you are welcome to bring items to share or hand out to attendees or offer to trade if they would like to. This is self-selected and not an official part of the event. We would suggest that you bring business cards to hand out, as part of networking and being able to stay connected post-event. You can easily connect and share contact information in the event app as well with attendees!
What are things to do around the event center/hotel?
Looking for things to do in your down time? We encourage attendees to explore out host city outside of event activities. Check out Visit Addison and Visit Dallas for tourist information. Additional Visit Addison information and materials.
What are the current health and safety protocols?
As a reminder, we have a health and safety code of conduct for all attendees, speakers, and sponsors. If you have any questions, please see an event coordinator.
What is the address of the event?
The event location and headquarters hotel is:
Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel
15201 Dallas Parkway
Addison, TX 75001
Is there a lactation room available?
Yes, there is a room available on the third floor in Addison room. There will be signage available. Please check with event staff at the Check-in and Information Desk for more information. There are also long breaks built into the agenda to allow for individuals to take care of their personal needs and access their hotel rooms as needed throughout the agenda.
I need to take a break throughout the day to recharge or take a quick work call. Is there space available?
Yes, there are a few different options available depending on your needs.
- First, there are long breaks built into the agenda to allow for individuals to take care of their personal needs and access their hotel rooms as needed throughout the agenda.
- Second, there are open areas on the Ballroom Level throughout the space, with open seating and charging areas. Please use this space to recharge your devices or recharge yourself, or have small conversations with attendees.
- Third, Mayfair will serve as our Tranquil Space during the event. You can find Mayfair on the Lobby Level, next to the Bel-Air meeting rooms. The Tranquil Space is a multi-purpose space for reflection, meditation, prayer, or decompression. For the most part, this is intended to be a quiet space. However, please keep in mind that some religious prayers are recited aloud, so there will be times when this space will not be completely quiet. This space is not available for conversation, phone calls, or group activities. Please find another open space in the hotel, like the lobby seating area, for conversations.
Is there a parking fee discount?
Attendees who are staying in the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel do not need to do anything to receive the parking discount of $12 a day. It will be built into their hotel reservation, and noted during check-in at the hotel front desk. Attendees who are day drivers need to tell the hotel staff that they are part of the ASC National Service Training group to receive the discounted rate, or visit event staff at the check-in/information desk.
Where are restrooms located at the venue?
There is a gender-non-specific restroom is available on the third floor. Look for signage. Additional restrooms for men and women are available on the Ballroom Level close to the elevator bank and on the Lobby Level next to the Le Gala meeting room and lobby lounge as well as down the hallway past the Bel-Air meeting rooms.
Event App: Whova
This year we are using Whova again as our event app. Download Whova to access the agenda, see who else is attending NST, connect with speakers and exhibitors, receive event notifications from ASC staff, and more. Be sure to log in using the email address you registered for NST with.
For feature details, visit Whova
AGENDA
Download the event agenda outline or the agenda including presentation titles. Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated whenever new information is available.
The National Service Training agenda complies with applicable laws and regulations for AmeriCorps-funded grants.
Download the event agenda outline or the agenda including presentation titles. Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated whenever new information is available.
The National Service Training agenda complies with applicable laws and regulations for AmeriCorps-funded grants.
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