Event Overview
The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the NBCC Foundation (NBCCF) are pleased to invite you to join us for two upcoming professional development events.
For the first time, these two respected events will be brought together in New Orleans, Louisiana, to create one dynamic learning experience for Counseling professionals, Counselor Educators, Counseling students, supervisors, and other leaders in the profession.
The 2027 NBCCF Bridging the Gap Symposium, hosted by NBCCF in collaboration with NBCC, will take place as a pre-conference event on February 22–23, 2027. The Symposium emphasizes NBCCF's dedication to providing professional counselors with high-quality, accessible continuing education in areas such as workforce development, leadership, and community building.
The 2027 Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, hosted by NBCC in collaboration with the University of Holy Cross, will take place from February 23-26, 2027. Participants will have the opportunity to attend engaging sessions covering topics on law, ethics, professional practice, and emerging issues in counseling. This conference also offers the opportunity to connect with professional colleagues from across the country.
Participants can register for Symposium only, the Law and Ethics Conference only, or a combined package for both events.
Symposium will be held live and in person only, while the Law and Ethics Conference will be available both in person and online (synchronous).
At-A-Glance Schedule
All times are in Central Standard Time (CST).
*Only sessions notated with an asterisk will provide continuing education credit.
A full agenda with session times, room locations, and speaker details will be provided at a later date.
2027 Bridging the Gap Symposium — Feb. 22–23, 2027
This symposium is offered in person only; no virtual option is available
Monday, Feb. 22, 2027
- Registration opens
- General sessions and breakout sessions begin*
- Morning and afternoon coffee breaks
- NBCC Awards reception in the evening
- Wellness room and recovery support meeting available
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027
- Breakfast and lunch included
- General sessions and breakout sessions continue*
- Symposium concludes mid-afternoon
Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference — Feb. 23–26, 2027
This conference is offered in both in-person and virtual formats
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027
- 8:35 AM: Virtual sessions begin*
- 4:30 PM: Opening session and keynote (in-person and live broadcast)*
- 6 PM: Welcome reception (in-person only)
- Recovery support meeting available
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2027
- Full day of keynote presentations, general sessions, and breakout sessions (in person and live broadcast)*
- Morning coffee break, lunch, and afternoon coffee break included (in-person only)
- Recovery support meeting available
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027
- Half-day schedule with keynote presentations, general sessions, and breakout sessions (in-person and live broadcast)*
- Morning coffee break included (in-person only)
- Recovery support meeting available
Friday, Feb. 26, 2027
- Closing general session and breakout sessions (in-person and live broadcast)*
- Morning coffee break included (in-person only)
- In-person and virtual conference concludes at 12:30 PM
Recorded session viewing schedule:
- Friday, February 26, 2027 – Last day of conference
- Monday, March 8, 2027 – Recordings available for viewing*
- Sunday, April 11, 2027 – Recorded session access closes
