2025 NCSS Annual Conference and Trade Show

February 6-8, 2025

This year, we celebrate six decades of progress and collaboration at the 60th Annual NCSS Conference, hosted in the beautiful city of Asheville, NC. Join us February 6-8, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Resort for an event themed "Foundations of the Future: 60 Years of Innovation and Excellence," where we’ll honor the rich legacy of land surveying while exploring the cutting-edge advancements shaping the industry’s future.

Asheville and the surrounding areas have faced significant challenges after Hurricane Helene, and we're honored to bring our conference to this vibrant city as a show of solidarity and support. Together, we'll celebrate the strength of the community and the essential role Western North Carolina plays in our profession.


LOCATION

Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts
1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806


schedule

Session details will be included once they are finalized.

Thursday, February 6th (7.5 PDHs)

7:30am  Check-In & Breakfast (Laurel & Biltmore Foyer)
7:50am – 8:00am Kick-Off (Pilot/Pisgah Ballroom)
8:15am – 10:15am – Education 2 PDHs (Roan/Mitchell Ballroom)
10:30am - 12:00pm Education - 1.5 PDHs (Roan/Mitchell Ballroom)
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch with Plat Awards (Pisgah/Pilot Ballroom)
1:15pm - 3:15pm Education - 2 PDHs (Roan/Mitchell Ballroom)
3:30pm – 5:30pm Education - 2 PDHs (Roan/Mitchell Ballroom)
5:30pm - 6:30pm Young Surveyor’s Network/Board Reception (Blue Ridge Room) by invitation only
5:30pm - 8:30pm Exhibit Hall Opens with Food & Libations (Expo Center) 

Friday, February 7th (4.5 PDHs)

7:30am Exhibit Hall Opens (Check-In & Breakfast)
8:30am-9:30am Short Courses - 1PHD (Expo Center)
10:30am-11:30am Short Courses - 1PHD (Expo Center)
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch/General Membership Meeting - 1 PDH
2:45pm Grand Prize Drawing – in Exhibit Hall
3:00pm - 4:30pm Education - 1.5 PDH (Mitchell/Roan Ballroom)
5:30pm - 6:30pm Past Presidents Reception (by invitation only)
6:30pm - 10:00pm Awards Banquet 

Saturday, February 8th

7:00am Breakfast
8:00am Board Meeting 


REGISTRATION 

Note: Registration types "with guest" only include evening meals, not lunch or education. (See registration types below for meals included.) We have limited space for guests to join us for lunch. If you want to purchase your guest lunch or need an additional Thursday night or Friday night meal, please call the office. (919)556-9848 Lunches are $45 each | Dinners are $75 each. 

APEX Conference Registration without Guest Includes... Click Here to Register
  • All Education Thur. - Fri.
  • All Meals Thur.-Sat.
  • Board Meeting Sat.
  • Earn up to 12 PDHs
  • 2 Tickets in Grand Prize Drawing*
APEX Conference Registration with Guest Includes... Click Here to Register
  • All Education Thur. - Fri.
  • All Meals Thur.-Sat.
  • Board Meeting Sat.
  • Earn up to 12 PDHs
  • 2 Tickets in Grand Prize Drawing*
  • 1 Guest Thursday & Friday Evening
  • Guest lunches must be purchased separately.
BENCHMARK Conference Registration without Guest Includes... Click Here to Register
  • All Education Thur. - Fri.
  • All Meals Thursday
  • Breakfast & Lunch Fri.
  • Earn up to 12 PDHs
  • 2 Tickets in Grand Prize Drawing*
  • Friday Evening Not Included
BENCHMARK Conference Registration with Guest Includes... Click Here to Register
  •  All Education Thur. - Fri. 
  • All Meals Thursday
  • Breakfast & Lunch Fri.
  • Earn up to 12 PDHs
  • 2 Tickets in Grand Prize Drawing*
  • Friday Evening Not Included
  • 1 Guest Thursday Evening
  • Guest lunches must be purchased separately.
CONTROL Registration without Guest Includes... Click Here to Register
  • All Education Thur.
  • Breakfast & Lunch Thursday
  • Earn up to 7.5 PDHs


DEVELOPMENT Registration without Guest Includes... Click Here to Register

  • Breakfast & Lunch Friday
  • Short Courses Friday
  • Trade Show
  • Earn up to 4.5 PDHs
  • 1 Ticket in Grand Prize Drawing*
  • Friday Evening Not Included
*Tickets for the grand prize drawing are only included for Apex, Benchmark & Development Conference Registrants. You must be present during the drawing on Friday to win. 

Click Here if you Need a Paper Registration Form 

Cancellations after January 10th will incur a 40% cancellation fee to cover incurred expenses. 

DISCLAIMER: It is the sole responsibility of each member to ensure their personal dietary needs are met at each event. While NCSS is happy to provide your request to our host property, we have no way of ensuring host property compliance or regulating host property kitchen activities. It is imperative we know of your dietary allergies in advance as it is cost-prohibitive to make modifications during the event. 

NOTE: Your allergy plus your email address will be shared with the host venue. Should further clarification be needed, a member of their team will connect with you. Please call the office to communicate your dietary restrictions. 919.556.9848 


Grand Prize

This year's grand prize is a KIOTI Zero Turn Mower AND a Big Tex 35SA Trailer.   See registration types to determine the number of entries.

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35SA Single Axle Utility Trailer   A trailer that works hard at home and on the job, the 35SA Single Axle Utility Trailer delivers versatility, reliability, and convenience—no matter the task at hand. Transporting equipment, landscaping supplies, or even some side-by-side vehicles, it’s a trailer that’s built for homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a rugged and dependable trailer for years to come.  Click here for additional Details 


HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS 

Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts
1 Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806

Rate: $129 per room, per night (plus taxes & fees)
Online: Click Here to Make a Reservation Online Not mobile compatible (Select check-in/out dates before checking availability.)
Alternate Link: www.ashevillecp.com    Check Availability (enter dates of stay)   
Group Code: SNC
Phone: 1-844-330-0296 (24/7) and mention NC Society of Surveyors 2025 in order to receive the special group rate.
Deadline for Block Rate: Friday, January 16, 2025 or when block is full
Cancellations: Must be made 48 hours prior to scheduled day of arrival.


Enter your best plats from 2024 for a chance to gain recognition among your peers and you just might bring home $100 for the Best Overall Plat! All plats must be received in the NCSS Office on or before January 10, 2025. Click Here for Details


SPONSORS

We are grateful to the sponsors who help to make the conference possible. Please help us thank them by showing them your support.

Patron Sponsors
 
Champion Sponsors
   
Supporter Sponsors
 
   
Advocate Sponsors