2026 COCA National Conference

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.

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.  

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!

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

Welcome Savio Joseph



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