2026 COCA National Conference: Full Schedule

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8:00am MDT

Breakfast

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am MDT

Breakfast

Morning Essentials

Assorted Fruit Juices
Sliced Tropical Fruit Medley (Gluten Free/Dairy Free)
Freshly Baked Pastries
Buttermilk Pancakes with Saskatoon Berry Compote & Maple Syrup
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese & Chives (GF)
Smoked Bacon (GF/DF)
Turkey Sausage (GF/DF)
Herb Roasted Red Skin Potatoes (DF)
Baked Beans (GF/DF)
Assorted Breads & Preserves

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Meal

9:00am MDT

SWAG Auction

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 2:30pm MDT

Capital B

Located just outside the COCA office. Come see what other schools have for swag on their campuses'.

Place a bid on anything that catches your eye. Bidding stops at 2:30pm.

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 2:30pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

General

10:15am MDT

Events 102

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT

Capital B

A follow-up to Events 101, this session builds on key event planning concepts and answers common questions about collaborating with event partners. Learn how enhancements like décor, live music, or larger venues can elevate experiences, and explore practical steps for scaling ideas into meaningful events and preparing for larger productions.

Presenters

Crystal Benn

Manager, Facilities Building Operations, St Clair Student Representative Council

COCA Board Chair 2024-2026

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, Ed Session Series 5

11:30am MDT

Social Media and Event Promotions Roundtable

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT

Capital B

So you’ve built an amazing event, but how do you move people from their screen to your scene? This discussion digs into how we use social media to turn attention into attendance. We'll cover everything from free to ticketed events. From drop in to register in advance. From targeting a subsection of your community to making your entire campus bump! Bring the posts that worked, the stories that flopped, the last-minute pushes that saved the day, and the tactics that move people from “interested” to “I’m there.”

Presenters

Sarman Bhullar

Manager, Programming, University of Alberta Students' Union

updog

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

12:45pm MDT

Regional Elections Meeting Western

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:45pm - 1:15pm MDT

Capital B

Regional Elections Meeting Western

Agenda File Attached

Presenters

Alyshia Kelbert

Executive Director, Assiniboine College Students' Association

Michael Ouellet

Operations & Services Manager, Students' Union Okanagan of UBC

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:45pm - 1:15pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Regional Meeting, Western Membership

1:30pm MDT

Lunch

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT

Capital B

Biz Hall Lunch

1. Tex Mex Station
Tortilla Chips with Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole & Chili Cheese Dip
Black Bean Enchiladas (Gluten Free)
Chicken Fajitas
Beef Chili with Taco Shells (GF)
Vegetarian Chili with Taco Shells (GF)

2. BBQ Shop - Beef
Roast Beef with Orange Fennel BBQ
Dijon Mustard & Sweet Pickle Potato Salad (GF)
Coleslaw with Mahoney Dressing (GF)

3. World Fusion
Tikka Masala Beef Skewers (GF)
Pork and Vegetable Potstickers with Honey Sriracha Mayo
Lentil Greens on Fried Bread (Dairy Free)
Mushroom Tacos (GF/DF/Vegan)
Quinoa Cakes with Tomato Chickpea Relish (GF/DF)

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Meal

2026 COCA National Conference

8:00am MDT

9:00am MDT

10:15am MDT

Crystal Benn

11:30am MDT

Sarman Bhullar

12:45pm MDT

Alyshia Kelbert

Michael Ouellet

1:30pm MDT

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