All CCCC 2026 attendees, guests of attendees, and event staff are required to wear a badge in the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. When attendees arrive, security and event staff will direct them to the registration counter located in the Atrium Lobby. If at any time during the Convention you arrive without your badge, you can visit the registration counter and present identification to receive a complimentary replacement badge.

CCCC registration will be open during the following hours:

• Wednesday, March 4: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 5: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 6: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 7: 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

All registrants receive an email with expedited check-in information. Please visit the CCCC 2026 FAQ for answers to common Convention-related questions.

Bringing Guests to the CCCC Convention: If you plan to bring a partner or family member, a dependent or other individual requiring care, or a caregiver onsite, please contact CCCCevents@ncte.org as soon as possible. The NCTE events staff will prepare a guest badge to be picked up at the CCCC Convention registration counter. Minors will also need to have a release form completed by their guardian. Please contact CCCCevents@ncte.org to receive and complete a release form. All guests of registered attendees must wear a badge while on the event premises.

The All-Attendee Session on Friday, March 6, at 11:00 a.m. will feature several past CCCC chairs drawing on their experiences as program chairs to reflect on the role of the annual Convention in our disciplinary and professional lives. (Grand Ballroom AB, Ballroom Level C4).

Learn more about the many special events happening at #4C26. All attendees are welcome at these events!

On Friday at 7:30 p.m., join 4Cs Stitch & Spin (The Loft, Atrium Floor 4), hosted by the Social Justice at the Convention Committee, Local Arrangements Committee, and Handcrafted Rhetorics SIG. They invite you to share your favorite tunes, get crafty, and make zines at the second annual 4Cs Stitch & Spin! Drop by to listen to music and flex your creative muscles over crafts. No experience necessary. Craft supplies will be on hand, including the Feminist Caucus’s quilt project, though you can also bring your own. We encourage you to add a song to our collaborative Spotify playlist at https://bit.ly/4C26playlist to create the soundtrack for the night! Heavy appetizers will be provided with drinks for purchase. Visit https://handcraftedrhetorics.org/ for more information.

The CCCC 2026 Hospitality Guide Map, created by the Local Arrangements Committee, will help you get out and experience the city with the comfort and ease of a local! Click the tabs along the left side to find interesting options for food, drink, and sightseeing in and around Cleveland.

As you begin planning your time in Cleveland, we encourage you to visit the list of sessions scheduled for #4C26. This and the Convention App (see below) are the most up-to-date sources of session information. 

To download the CCCC 2026 mobile app, search your app store for “eShow Events.” Once the app is installed, open it, search for CCCC, and click “Download” on the 2026 Convention. The access code is 4C26 (case-sensitive). Within the mobile app, you have the option to log in to “MyPlanner,” which allows you to bookmark sessions, search for speakers, and take notes. Your login information for “MyPlanner” will be emailed to you separately. If you already have the eShow Events app from a previous event, open the app and select the “More” option on the bottom navigation menu. Select “eShow Events,” search for the 2026 CCCC Annual Convention, and click “Load.” Please email CCCCevents@ncte.org with any questions. 

CCCC 2026 presenters can expect the following in session rooms: 

• Projector with standard HDMI hookup (remember to bring your own device and dongle) 
• Projection screen 
• Sound patch 
• Podium and microphone 
• Contact information for A/V technicians will be located on the podium in each room.  

The WiFi bandwidth in the Huntington Convention Center does not support streaming video. Please bring your presentation materials and slides on your personal device. 

Read the #4C26 Access Guide for tips on preparing for and presenting your session so it’s accessible; the guide also provides accessibility information specific to the Convention site. Please remember not to pet or approach service animals that may be working onsite. 

Please read this acknowledgement to learn more about the Indigenous peoples of the Cleveland region. 

We hope you will spend some time in the #4C26 Exhibit Hall and Action Hub taking in the various publishers, organizations, events, and activities throughout the Convention. See the Convention Schedule for hours of the hall.

There is still time to add a #4C26 Wednesday or Saturday workshop to your registration! Contact NCTE Customer Service at customerservice@ncte.org or (877) 369-6283. You can also add a workshop onsite in Cleveland at the CCCC registration counter. 

The CCCC Newcomers’ Welcoming Committee hosts several events specifically for first-time Annual Convention attendees. Learn more!