What You Need to Know to Thrive in 2026
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 9am – 12pm
NCARB Office: 1401 H St NW, #500, Washington, DC 20005
Sponsors:
In this session we will have robust discussions on key external factors that will be influencing credentialing programs of all sizes and maturity. We will explore the impact of state and federal legislative initiatives, legal influences, macro-economic trends, and changing candidate and geographic patterns.
The first segment will feature speakers exploring key national and state legislation, regulation, and their anticipated impacts on credentialing programs, candidates, and certificants.
The second segment will pivot to discuss key demographic and economic trends that organizations need to be considering as they plan for the future of their assessments, certification standards, financial projections, etc.
Agenda
9:00-9:30 Networking and Refreshments
9:30-9:45 Welcome and Sponsor Presentations
9:45-10:45 Segment 1: Legal, Legislation, Regulation...Oh My
10:45-11:45 Segment 2: Demographic and Economic Trends
11:45-12:00 Announcements and Wrap-Up
Panelists
Mark Franco, Partner, Rimon Law | LinkedIn
Jared Zurn, Chief Programs Officer, National Council of Architectural Registration Board | LinkedIn