2026 COCA National Conference: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

8:00am MDT

COCA Office Open

Monday June 15, 2026 8:00am - 5:30pm MDT

COCA Office

Located on the 1st floor, directly outside the Ed Session rooms. See Arlo for conference check in, questions & Thursday's SWAG auction.

Presenters

Arlo Grundberg

Office Manager, COCA

Monday June 15, 2026 8:00am - 5:30pm MDT
Lobby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 1975 Broad Street

General

12:30pm MDT

Pre-Conference - Mosaic Stadium Tour

Monday June 15, 2026 12:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Mosaic Stadium

Ticketed Event

Buses leave from the DoubleTree Hotel Lobby at 12:30pm.

Tour is set to start at 1pm.

Monday June 15, 2026 12:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Mosaic Stadium

General

12:30pm MDT

Pre-Conference - Self Guided Tour Wascana Park

Monday June 15, 2026 12:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Wascana Park

Wascana Centre in Regina is one of North America’s largest urban parks, spanning 930 hectares of beautifully manicured parkland and built around a scenic 120-hectare man-made lake. Known as the "jewel in the crown of Regina.”
Walk around and see the nature of space and the historical monuments all around, or check out one of the following attractions (costs are separate).

Royal Saskatchewan Museum.- Admission: Optional donation (recommended $5.00)
Saskatchewan - Science Center General Admission Adult $21.99
Water Sports (kayaks and stand-up paddle boards available for rent) - varying prices
Wascana Pool - Adult $7.50

Monday June 15, 2026 12:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Wascana Park

General

4:00pm MDT

New Delegate Meet & Greet

Monday June 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

Qu'Appelle

New to COCA or looking to connect?

Join us at the New Delegate Meet & Greet!

This is the perfect opportunity to meet the board, connect with fellow first-time attendees, and start building your network in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Drop by, say hello, and enjoy some complimentary snacks while you mingle!

Presenters

Delane Howie

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

Alyshia Kelbert

Executive Director, Assiniboine College Students' Association

Michael Ouellet

Operations & Services Manager, Students' Union Okanagan of UBC

Monday June 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Qu'Appelle DoubleTree Regina

General

8:00am MDT

COCA Office Open

Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT

Lobby

Presenters

Arlo Grundberg

Office Manager, COCA

Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Lobby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 1975 Broad Street

General

8:00am MDT

COCA Office Open

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT

Lobby

Presenters

Arlo Grundberg

Office Manager, COCA

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Lobby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 1975 Broad Street

General

8:00am MDT

COCA Office Open

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT

Lobby

Presenters

Alyshia Kelbert

Executive Director, Assiniboine College Students' Association

Arlo Grundberg

Office Manager, COCA

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Lobby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 1975 Broad Street

General

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

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

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