Spring 2026 NACAC National College Fair – Boston
Location:
Hynes Convention Center
Exhibit Hall AB
900 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02115
Fair Hours:
Monday, April 27, 2026
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Transportation, Directions, and Parking:
Parking
Within a three-block walk of the Hynes Convention Center are numerous parking garages totaling over 4,400 spaces. There is limited meter parking available around the Hynes and adjacent streets. Download the PDF guide of nearby garages for a full list of options.
HynesParkingLots_CAG102919.pdf
Driving Directions
The Hynes is located right off Interstate 90 and is easily accessible from I-93 and I-95. Driving directions are available in the PDF below, or view and customize based on your starting point in Google Maps.
HynesdrivingDirections_2021.2.pdf
Fair Set-up Hours:
Monday, April 27, 2026
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Estimated Attendance:
6,000
Loading/Unloading:
Information about loading and unloading, as well as additional Exhibitor Guidelines for Hynes, can be found on the Exhibitor Services page.
Directions to Hynes Loading Dock
Exposition Services Provided by:
More information to come soon.
Electrical Service:
All electrical services are ordered directly through the Hynes Convention Center. Please find electrical details on page 3 and the order form on page 5 of the Exhibitor Ordering Guide for more information.
The Exhibitor Services Team is your dedicated resource to answer questions and assist you with services, move in & move out and any other needs. Please email our Exhibitor Services Team or call us at 617-954-2230.
Host Hotel:
Hilton Boston Back Bay
40 Dalton St
Boston, Massachusetts 02115 USA
Guest Room Rate, plus taxes and fees: $299
Please use this link to book your room by Saturday, March 28, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: NACAC does not share your contact information with our contracted host hotels. NACAC host hotels will not reach out to you directly for payment or registration details. If you are contacted by someone claiming to be with a hotel, do not provide them with any personal or financial information. Please contact collegefairs@nacacnet.org if you have any questions.[
PLEASE NOTE: NACAC does not share your contact information with our contracted host hotels. NACAC host hotels will not reach out to you directly for payment or registration details. If you are contacted by someone claiming to be with a hotel, do not provide them with any personal or financial information. Please contact collegefairs@nacacnet.org if you have any questions.
On-site Food and Beverage
While light refreshments will be provided, NACAC strongly encourages you to eat a full meal before you arrive.
Exhibitor App:
GoToCollegeFairs is NACAC’s exclusive technology services provider for in-person NACAC National College Fairs. All lead retrieval services for in-person programs will be captured through the GTCF Mobile Scanning Application.
*Please be sure to download the app prior to arrival*. Attached is a Quick Start Guide with step-by-step instructions on how to get setup in the app. There will be a GTCF representative onsite to answer any questions you have during the fair.
If you have any questions about the app before the fair, please email vfalgoust@nacacnet.org or info@gotocollegefairs.com.
NACAC College Fair Attendee Mobile App
The NACAC College Fair Attendee App will be available to download and will allow attendees to have instant access to crucial fair information including their lead retrieval barcode, the list of exhibiting colleges (including the locator map), list of colleges that matched their preferences via Matchmaking, and much more.
In addition to enhancing the attendee experience, we believe it will enhance the experience for the exhibiting college representatives, as well, as we believe this will drive even more traffic to those schools that attendees match with.
Please note, the NACAC College Fair Attendee App does not replace the GTCF MobileScan App or change the lead retrieval process for you in any way. We are just providing this information to you as a courtesy and so that you are aware of this exciting new feature.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this National College Fair, email Virginia Falgoust (vfalgoust@nacacnet.org) or call at (703) 299-6844.