2026 COCA National Conference

2026 COCA National Conference

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

8:00am MDT

COCA Office Open LobbyArlo Grundberg

12:30pm MDT

Pre-Conference - Mosaic Stadium Tour Mosaic Stadium Pre-Conference - Self Guided Tour Wascana Park Wascana Park

4:00pm MDT

New Delegate Meet & Greet Qu'AppelleDelane Howie • Alyshia Kelbert • Michael Ouellet

5:30pm MDT

Travel to Venue Lobby

6:00pm MDT

Opening Kickoff First Nations University of CanadaNew Dawn Drummers • Terrance Littletent • Donny Parenteau

8:30pm MDT

Travel to Hotel First Nations University of Canada

8:00am MDT

Breakfast Capital B COCA Office Open LobbyArlo Grundberg

9:00am MDT

Keynote Series 1 Capital AAvery Swartz • Wayne Lee

10:45am MDT

Leading with Confidence Qu'AppelleJamie Hopkins Beyond the Buzz: The Future of AI Adoption for Campus Professionals Capital AAvery Swartz The Ins and Outs of Esports Capital BCrystal Benn

12:15pm MDT

Lunch Capital B

1:15pm MDT

Lecture Showcase Capital AFreeQuency • Andrew Allen • Sabrina Baldini • Ahmad Jabbir • Dave Kelly • Dr. Natasha Williams

4:00pm MDT

Graphic Design Roundtable Qu'Appelle Low Cost No Cost Events Roundtable Capital A Student Group Resources & Communications Roundtable Capital BSelen Erkut Volunteer Engagement Roundtable Moose Jaw RoomAvery Teo (He/Him)

5:00pm MDT

Regional Meeting Central Capital ACrystal Benn Regional Meeting Eastern Capital BJennifer Wanke Regional Meeting Western Moose Jaw RoomAlyshia Kelbert • Michael Ouellet

6:00pm MDT

Dinner (On Your Own) TBA

7:00pm MDT

Travel to Rail Yard Saloon Lobby

7:30pm MDT

Country Music Showcase Regina Rail Yard SaloonTravis Dolter • Brayden King • Jordyn Pollard • Josh Stumpf • Sam Polley and the Old Tomorrow

10:45pm MDT

Travel to Hotel Regina Rail Yard Saloon

8:00am MDT

Breakfast Capital B COCA Office Open LobbyArlo Grundberg

9:00am MDT

Championing Vulnerability Capital AGreg Stewart

10:15am MDT

Belonging Starts Within Capital AGreg Stewart Events 101 Capital BDelane Howie Staff Management and Development Roundtable Moose Jaw RoomSarman Bhullar

11:15am MDT

Lunch Capital B

12:30pm MDT

Singer Songwriter Showcase Capital AAyola • Sydney Mae • Andrea Peloso • Jessie T

2:15pm MDT

Regional Meeting Central Capital ACrystal Benn Regional Meeting Eastern Capital BJennifer Wanke Regional Meeting Western Moose Jaw RoomAlyshia Kelbert • Michael Ouellet

3:30pm MDT

Marketing & Public Awareness Campaigns Roundtable Qu'AppelleJan Mari Tabligan Pub Programming Roundtable Moose Jaw RoomMichael Ouellet Student Groups Finances & Grants Roundtable Capital B Wellness Events on Campus Capital AApril Conkright • Alyshia Kelbert

4:30pm MDT

Dinner (On Your Own) TBA

5:45pm MDT

Travel to Fibber Magee's Pub Lobby

6:00pm MDT

Comedy & Variety Showcase Fibber Magees ReginaRyan Bohn • Dan Duvall • Erik Escobar • Chris Jones • Liam McGurk • Serge Nkusi

10:30pm MDT

Travel to Hotel Fibber Magees Regina

8:00am MDT

Breakfast Capital B COCA Office Open LobbyAlyshia Kelbert • Arlo Grundberg

9:00am MDT

Keynotes Capital ALaura Lawrence

10:15am MDT

Beyond Attendance: Designing Campus Events That Help Students Connect Qu'Appelle Events 102 Capital BCrystal Benn Tech Distraction to Human Connection: Reclaiming Focus, Performance, and Wellbeing in a Hyper-Connected World Capital ALaura Lawrence

11:30am MDT

Get Involved with COCA Capital ACrystal Benn Social Media and Event Promotions Roundtable Capital BSarman Bhullar When Student Ambition Outpaces Student Capacity: Building a Sustainable Club Leadership System Qu'Appelle

12:45pm MDT

Regional Elections Meeting Central Capital ACrystal Benn Regional Elections Meeting Eastern Qu'Appelle Regional Elections Meeting Western Capital B

1:30pm MDT

Lunch Capital B

2:30pm MDT

Biz Hall Moose Jaw Room

5:00pm MDT

Dinner On Your Own TBA

6:15pm MDT

Travel to Venue Lobby

6:30pm MDT

Music Showcase #2 Revival Music RoomShim in the Cut & Buja Ensemble Dance Crew • Alick Mac • Nick MacKenzie • Daniele Monticelli

9:15pm MDT

Travel to Hotel Revival Music Room

8:15am MDT

Breakfast Capital B

8:30am MDT

COCA Office Open LobbyArlo Grundberg

9:30am MDT

Mindful Movement Based Yin Yang + Hatha Yoga and Meditation Capital AKrisha Amin

10:45am MDT

Club Transitions Qu'AppelleKatie Treanor The Art and Science of “Automatic Excellence” “How to Consistently Show Up As Your Best Self” Capital AWayne Lee

12:00pm MDT

Building Engagement Through Better Meetings Qu'AppelleDave Kelly Events 103 Capital BJennifer Wanke High Impact, Wellness-based, Mindful Leadership and Mentorship Capital AKrisha Amin

1:00pm MDT

Lunch Capital B

2:15pm MDT

Steal This Idea Qu'Appelle

3:30pm MDT

COCA Annual General Members Meeting Capital B

6:00pm MDT

Closing Ceremony Cocktail Hour Capital A

7:00pm MDT

Awards Banquet & Closing Dinner Capital ASavio Joseph