2026 COCA National Conference: Full Schedule

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8:15am MDT

Breakfast

Friday June 19, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am MDT

Breakfast

Signature Sunrise

Assorted Fruit Juices
Freshly Baked Breakfast Pastries
Carrot Waffle with Maple Syrup & Berry Compote (Dairy Free)
Poached Eggs on a Bed of Spinach (Gluten Free)
Thick-Cut Honey Ham (GF/DF)
Turkey Sausage (GF/DF)
Herb Roasted Red Skin Potatoes (DF)
Assorted Breads & Preserves
Seasonal Fruit Medley

Friday June 19, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Meal

8:30am MDT

COCA Office Open

Friday June 19, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm MDT

Lobby

Presenters

Arlo Grundberg

Office Manager, COCA

Friday June 19, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Lobby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 1975 Broad Street

General

9:30am MDT

Mindful Movement Based Yin Yang + Hatha Yoga and Meditation

Friday June 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Capital A

Yoga session focused on cognitive function and nervous system regulation. Breathe work techniques and takeaways that can be incorporated daily for improved productivity and emotional regulation.

Presenters

Krisha Amin

Founder, WeForYou Wellness

Friday June 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Capital A DoubleTree Regina

Education, Workshop

10:45am MDT

Club Transitions

Friday June 19, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Qu'Appelle

Passing the torch from one executive team to the next is an exciting but challenging season. Whether it’s lost documents or lost momentum, this session will provide you with actionable steps on how to better support clubs in transition. Take a deep dive into the procedures, resources, and training that actually help ease the strain of club transition.

Presenters

Katie Treanor

Clubs & Volunteer Coordinator, St Clair Student Representative Council

Friday June 19, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Qu'Appelle DoubleTree Regina

Education, Ed Session Series 8

10:45am MDT

The Art and Science of “Automatic Excellence” “How to Consistently Show Up As Your Best Self”

Friday June 19, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Capital A

Following the powerful keynote experience of ACE Your Day, this interactive one-hour educational session, takes campus leaders and student organizers deeper into the practical strategies behind consistently performing at a high level—especially in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Learn how focus, self-talk, beliefs, and mental conditioning influence confidence, leadership, communication, and performance.
Explore the hidden mental patterns that create stress, hesitation, burnout, self-doubt, procrastination, and performance anxiety.
Discover how emotional state, energy, and presence directly impact leadership, team dynamics, creativity, student engagement, and the atmosphere of an event.
At the end of this presentation you will have the tools to create the mental habits of high performance.

Presenters

Wayne Lee

Speaker/Entertainer, Wayne Lee Enterprises Inc

For over 30 years, Wayne Lee has been a high-performance keynote speaker, entertainer, and self-trained hypnotist who has shown over 6000 global organizations how to perform at their best automatically, using the power of the subconscious.Wayne's fascination with performance began... Read More →

Friday June 19, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Capital A DoubleTree Regina

Education, ED Session Series 1

12:00pm MDT

Building Engagement Through Better Meetings

Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT

Qu'Appelle

Meetings are where most students connect with clubs and organizations, student governance, and other groups on your campus. Well-run meetings can enhance their membership experience. Knowing how to participate in and run meetings can help students to feel more comfortable, confident, and at-ease when they attend a meeting of their club or organization. Fun and engaged meetings attract members and make them want to be more active with the group.

This program will help to eliminate the chaos and confusion in your meetings, help your student leaders to be more productive, and make all of your members feel more confident in their leadership roles. Your students will be able to get things done!

Artists

Dave Kelly

Professional Speaker, Trainer, Author, Coach and Consultant, Dave Kelly

Dave Kelly is a professional campus speaker, trainer, author, coach and consultant. With 20+ years of experience, he has spoken 700+ times on campuses and at 100+ conferences. A former student leader and award-winning advisor, Dave specializes in clubs and organizations, leadership... Read More →

Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Qu'Appelle DoubleTree Regina

Education, Ed Session Series 9

12:00pm MDT

Events 103

Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT

Capital B

This session covers planning large-scale live events with full production, focusing on booking and managing talent like bands and comedians. Learn to work with agents, handle contracts, advance shows, manage technical needs, and coordinate logistics. It also explores budgeting, staffing, run of show, and building strong supplier partnerships.

This session is restricted to only school-delegates. Associates and artists are not permitted to attend.

Presenters

Jennifer Wanke

Executive Director, Canadian Organization of Campus Activities

Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, Ed Session Series 9

12:00pm MDT

Get Involved with COCA

Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT

Capital A

Curious about joining a committee or stepping into a leadership role with COCA? This casual conversation with COCA Chair Crystal Benn is your chance to find out more!

Presenters

Crystal Benn

Manager, Facilities Building Operations, St Clair Student Representative Council

COCA Board Chair 2024-2026

Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Capital A DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

1:00pm MDT

Lunch

Friday June 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Capital B

Hot Lunch Buffet

Wild Sage Smokehouse

Tossed Salad (Gluten Free/Dairy Free)
BBQ Chicken & Macaroni Salad (DF)
Roasted Beet & Orange Salad (GF)
Slow Smoked Beef Brisket (GF/DF)
Cajun Spiced Roasted Baby Potatoes (DF)
Smoked Baked Beans (GF/DF)
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables (GF/DF)
Saskatoon Berry Crumble
Assorted Mini Desserts

Friday June 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Meal

2:15pm MDT

Steal This Idea

Friday June 19, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Capital B

Friday June 19, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

3:30pm MDT

COCA Annual General Members Meeting

Friday June 19, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Capital B

COCA AGM

Agenda File Attached

Friday June 19, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Regional Meeting

6:00pm MDT

Closing Ceremony Cocktail Hour

Friday June 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT

Capital A

Conference Closing Banquet & Awards Ceremony

Cocktail Hour
Dress to impress, enjoy the complimentary photo booth.

Apps Service
Butter Chicken Lollipop (Gluten Free)
Balsamic Glazed Vegetable Bruschetta
Artisan Cheese & Fruit Skewers
Chicken Parmesan Rolls

Dinner Buffet Platinum
Dinner Rolls with Butter
Chef's Premium Charcuterie Board (Gluten Free)
Fresh Vegetable with Yogurt Herb Dip (GF)
Pickles and Olives (Dairy Free/GF)
Caesar Salad
Spinach and Kale Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing (GF)
Roasted Beet and Kale Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Goat Cheese and Citrus Sweet Onion Dressing (GF)
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Tomato, Peach and Basil Salad (GF)

Five Cheese Ravioli Tossed in Creamy Bechamel
Chicken Biryani with Raita
Grilled Flat Iron Steaks with Mushroom Demi
Mashed Potatoes (GF)

Mini Cheesecakes
Assorted Squares
Chocolate Mousse
Eclairs
Apple Pie
Wild Berry Vanilla Custard Torte
Sliced Tropical Fruit Medley

Friday June 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Capital A DoubleTree Regina

General

7:00pm MDT

Awards Banquet & Closing Dinner

Friday June 19, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm MDT

Capital A

COCA Annual Awards Night

Hosted By Savio Joseph

Welcome Savio Joseph

AWARDS Presentations

Comedian of The Year Presented by Randal Stockall

Emerging Act of the Year Presented by Sarman Bhullar

Speaker Showcase of the Year Presented by Michael Ouellet

Music Artist of the Year Presented by Delane Howie

Variety Act of the Year Presented by Alyshia Kelbert

Student Member of the Year Presented by Katie Treanor

COCA Associate of the Year Presented by Crystal Benn

Staff Member of the Year Presented by Jennifer Wanke

Norman E Taylor Founders Award Presented by Crystal Benn

2026 COCA Hall of Fame Inductee Presented by Alyshia Kelbert & Michael Ouellet

COCA Chair Award Presented by Jennifer Wanke

COCA Chair Final Words

Artists

Savio Joseph

Magician, Mentalist, Hypnotist, Savio Joseph Entertainment Inc.

Picture an entire room falling silent at the same second, then erupting, then leaning in for whatever comes next. That moment is what Savio Joseph builds, again and again, across a single hour of mentalism, magic, and hypnosis. He calls choices before they are made, names what a stranger... Read More →

Friday June 19, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Capital A DoubleTree Regina

General

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