2026 COCA National Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am MDT

Keynote Series 2

Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT

Jacqueline Hurlbert - Instilling Pride in Rider Nation

Greg Stewart - Championing Vulnerability
We often see success, and love as these tangible, external objects. The money, the cars, the houses, all of these materials are what we often see as a result of success. But were success and love actually lie are in the vulnerable discomforts, the places of challenge, and failure. Educating and guiding people to see their true selves, only brings more love and success within, bringing more outwards.

Presenters

Jacqueline Hurlbert

Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement, Saskatchewan Roughriders

A true citizen of the world, Jacqueline Hurlbert has crafted a unique understanding not only of the sports industry but also of the vast and rapidly shifting landscape of the global marketplace, thanks to her time spent in nearly every corner of the globe.

Placing the label of “home” on destinations such as Scarborough, Ontario, Phoenix, Arizona, Calgary, Alberta, Nanaimo BC, and even Sydney, Australia — Jacqui possesses uncommon insight into sports marketing, which she has harnessed and applied to management and marketing at... Read More →

Greg Stewart

Keynote Speaker, Talent Bureau

Greg Stewart is a two-time Paralympic Champion in shot put. He competed in the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Born without a left arm below the elbow, Greg overcame many challenges to become a top athlete. After the 2020 Tokyo Games, Greg retired from competitive sport... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Capital A DoubleTree Regina

Education, Keynote Presentation

10:30am MDT

Belonging Starts Within

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Capital A

This one-hour workshop builds upon Greg Stewart’s keynote presentation by exploring how our relationship with ourselves influences our relationships with others. Through guided reflection and discussion, participants will examine self-awareness, ownership, belonging, and personal growth. By developing a deeper understanding of who they are and how they show up in the world, participants will discover how authentic connection with others begins with an authentic connection to themselves.

Presenters

Greg Stewart

Keynote Speaker, Talent Bureau

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Capital A DoubleTree Regina

Education, ED Session Series 3

10:30am MDT

Events 101

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Capital B

Events 101 is an introductory-level session designed for those new to events or looking to strengthen their foundational event planning skills. It provides a clear, practical walkthrough of the entire process from idea to event delivery, breaking down what actually needs to happen at each stage.

Participants will learn how to build a workable budget, understand and manage risk, market an event effectively, and identify and target the right audience to create meaningful engagement. The session is focused on practical, usable information, and includes a straightforward framework that can be taken back and adapted to support student clubs and groups in planning and delivering their own events.

Presenters

Delane Howie

Senior Manager, Student Events & Services, University of Alberta Students' Union

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, ED Session Series 3

10:30am MDT

Staff Management and Development Roundtable

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Moose Jaw Room

Whether you're a new manager stepping up for the first time, or you're a seasoned vet with knowledge to share, this discussion will dig into how we train, coach, and enable growth for the people on our teams. Come talk about the things you do to help your team achieve their goals or the steps you take when the goings tough! Bring your method, your philosophy, your smooth sailing tips, and your storm weathering tricks. Come on down to crowd source advice from the people who actually understand what it's like to manage student staff

Presenters

Sarman Bhullar

Manager, Programming, University of Alberta Students' Union

updog

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Moose Jaw Room DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

3:30pm MDT

Marketing & Public Awareness Campaigns Roundtable

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Qu'Appelle

Algorithms change. Get into the weeds with fellow campus marketers on what's actually driving engagement right now.

Presenters

Jan Mari Tabligan

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Qu'Appelle DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

3:30pm MDT

Pub Programming Roundtable

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Moose Jaw Room

From trivia nights to weekly socials, regular programming is the backbone of campus life! Come compare notes on the recurring events that bring students back week after week. From pub nights to game shows. karaoke, trivia, music bingo, and beyond so much more than you might not even know was possible!. Bring your best formats, fresh themes, promo tricks, and the little changes that keep your campus buzzing week in and week out!

Presenters

Michael Ouellet

Operations & Services Manager, Students' Union Okanagan of UBC

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Moose Jaw Room DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

3:30pm MDT

Student Groups Finances & Grants Roundtable

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Capital B

Student Group finances can make or break what a group is able to pull off in a year and every campus has its own version of how the money really moves! Dig deep into the full funding journey! Where does the money come from? How do the groups apply? Who decides what gets approved? How does the money get to the group? What happens after the money is spent? From grants to banking, accountability, safeguards, and financial literacy, nothing about Student Group finances is off topic! Come chat about the systems that work, the ones that get messy, and how we help Student Groups understand why the boring money stuff is essential to their community!

Presenters

Selen Erkut

Manager, Student Group Services, University of Alberta Students' Union

Hi, I’m Selen Erkut (seh-LEN ERR-koot), I use she/her pronouns, and I’m the Manager of Student Group Services at the University of Alberta Students’ Union. I’ve been working with student groups at the U of A for over 5 years, managing a team of up to 7 staff, and we supervise... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

3:30pm MDT

Wellness Events on Campus

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Capital A

Wellness doesn’t happen by accident. Join us as we share the programs, events, and initiatives that have helped create a thriving culture of wellness across multiple campuses. Leave with ideas and inspiration to support wellness at your own campuses! There will also be an opportunity at the end for attendees to collaborate and brainstorm new ideas for supporting student well-being.

Presenters

April Conkright

Student Engagement Coordinator, Assiniboine College Students' Association

Alyshia Kelbert

Executive Director, Assiniboine College Students' Association

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Capital A DoubleTree Regina

Education, Education Session

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