Nicopress at the 2026 ACCT Conference
The 36th Annual ACCT Conference and Exposition brought the challenge course, aerial adventure, and zipline community together in Oklahoma City from February 4 to 8. Professionals from across the country gathered to exchange knowledge, examine new equipment, and strengthen safety practices across the industry. The event created valuable opportunities for operators, builders, inspectors, and manufacturers to connect and advance shared standards.
We proudly participated in this year’s conference to engage directly with industry professionals and demonstrate how our compression technology performs in demanding applications. Throughout the week, we met with course designers, installers, and safety leaders to discuss proper cable termination methods and the role precision swaging plays in long-term performance. Our team shared insights drawn from decades of experience engineering purpose-built compression tools and sleeves for secure, clean terminations.
What Is the ACCT Conference?
The ACCT Conference and Exposition, organized by the Association for Challenge Course Technology, serves professionals who design, build, inspect, and operate challenge courses and zipline systems. The organization promotes high safety standards and technical education across the industry.
The annual event featured classroom instruction, practical training sessions, and an expansive expo floor where manufacturers presented equipment engineered for high-performance environments. Attendees examined current standards and strengthened professional connections that reinforce safe, consistent operations across challenge courses nationwide.
2026 ACCT Leadership Congress Recap
The 36th Annual ACCT Conference and Exposition in Oklahoma City featured a full schedule designed to strengthen technical knowledge and reinforce professional standards across the challenge course and zipline community. Highlights included:
Educational Intensives
Before the main conference began, participants attended focused workshops and member symposiums that addressed advanced technical topics and current industry standards. These sessions gave attendees the opportunity to concentrate on specialized instruction and practical application.
Expo Floor
The exhibit hall brought together manufacturers and service providers presenting equipment and systems built for performance in demanding aerial environments. Attendees evaluated new products, discussed installation practices, and reviewed technical specifications with company representatives.
General Sessions and Technical Workshops
Conference programming included structured sessions covering certification updates, business operations, course management, instructor development, and engineering topics.
Professional Engagement Opportunities
Organizers scheduled receptions and informal gatherings throughout the week. These events encouraged open dialogue among course operators, inspectors, builders, and manufacturers, strengthening relationships across the industry.
Inspector Certification Exam (ICE)
The conference also hosted on-site testing for professionals pursuing ACCT Inspector Certification. Candidates completed the examination requirements during the event, advancing their credentials within a structured, recognized framework.
Host City Activities
Planned outings and organized events throughout Oklahoma City provided additional opportunities for conversation and connection outside the classroom and expo floor. These activities encouraged continued engagement among attendees while highlighting the local community.
Our Role at the 2026 ACCT Conference
For more than 100 years, Nicopress has engineered compression systems known for consistent performance and precise results. At the 36th Annual ACCT Conference and Exposition, we brought that legacy to Oklahoma City and professionals who rely on secure cable terminations every day.
We participated in the conference to strengthen relationships within the challenge course and zipline community and to share practical knowledge drawn from decades of field experience. Our team focused on real-world applications and safe installation practices that meet ACCT standards.
Our booth featured:
Interactive Equipment Displays: Attendees examined our compression sleeves and swaging tools firsthand. We walked through proper application techniques and explained how our purpose-built systems create clean, secure terminations for aerial environments.
On-Site Demonstrations: Our team performed live swaging demonstrations throughout the expo. Visitors observed how controlled compression produces consistent results across cable assemblies used in challenge courses and zipline systems.
Technical Discussions: We met one-on-one with operators, builders, and inspectors to discuss specific project requirements. These conversations centered on correct tool selection, compatibility, and long-term performance in high-use installations.
Scheduled Appointments: Industry professionals arranged dedicated meeting times with our team to review upcoming projects and explore tailored compression solutions.
Why Our Presence Counted
Our participation extended beyond exhibiting products. We contributed experience and reinforced best practices that strengthen safety across aerial adventure installations. We understand the operational demands course managers and inspectors face, and we remain committed to providing engineered compression systems that help maintain secure, dependable cable terminations in the field.
Join Us at the 37th Annual ACCT Conference
Scheduled for January 20–24, 2027, in Tacoma, Washington, the 37th Annual ACCT Conference will again bring together professionals from across the challenge course and zipline community. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders in Tacoma and contributing to the ongoing advancement of safe, precise cable termination practices in these environments.