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

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

Delane Howie

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

Arlo Grundberg

Office Manager, COCA

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

Education, Ed Session Series 9

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

2026 COCA National Conference

8:15am MDT

12:00pm MDT

Delane Howie

Arlo Grundberg

1:00pm MDT

2:15pm MDT

3:30pm MDT

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