2026 COCA National Conference

2026 COCA National Conference

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

8:00am MDT

Breakfast

Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT

Breakfast Menu

Signature Sunrise

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

Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Meal

10:45am MDT

Leading with Confidence

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

This session challenges what it means to be a confident leader - sometimes your confidence in what you can't do is more important than your confidence in what you can do. Jamie's experiences of navigating various leadership roles, both on and off campus, while living with bipolar disorder has shaped the way she looks at creating a culture in which teams can utilize their strengths, be confident in their weaknesses, and thrive in a holistic learning environment. This session aims to give attendees the tools to support themselves and their team through the complexities of the school year, focusing on leading by example, setting limits, delegating tasks, dreaming big, and handling burnout.

Note: This is a 60 minute session

Presenters

Jamie Hopkins

President, Cambrian Student Council

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, ED Session Series 1

12:15pm MDT

Lunch

Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT

Hot Lunch Buffet Menu

Taste of Saskatchewan

Caesar Salad
Tossed Salad (Gluten Free/Dairy Free)
Tri-Color Fusilli with Oven Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Green Beans, Spinach, Tossed in Pesto Mayo
Pan Roasted Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs (GF)
Maple Bourbon Glazed Roast Beef with Saskatoon Berry Demi Glaze (GF/DF)
Perogies with Caramelized Onion & Sour Cream (Vegetarian)
Perogies with Caramelized Onion, Bacon Jam & Sour Cream
Grilled Vegetables (GF/DF)
Mix Berry Crumble
Assorted Mini Desserts

Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Meal

4:00pm MDT

Low Cost No Cost Events Roundtable

Tuesday June 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

Let's talk about how to make a big impact without the big budget! Bring your best (and cheapest) event ideas to this roundtable and leave with a whole new list of creative, low-budget programming to try at your campus.

Presenters

Emma Doucette

Events and Communications Coordinator, Student Association of Holland College

Tuesday June 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

5:00pm MDT

Regional Meeting Eastern

Tuesday June 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT

Regional Meeting 1 - Eastern Schools

Agenda File Attached

Presenters

Jennifer Wanke

Executive Director, Canadian Organization of Campus Activities

Tuesday June 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Regional Meeting, Eastern Members

8:00am MDT

Breakfast

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am MDT

Breakfast Menu

Complete Canadian

Assorted Fruit Juices
Freshly Baked Pastries
Cinnamon Spiced French Toast with Maple Syrup
Scrambled Eggs with Green Onions (Gluten Free)
Natural Smoked Bacon (GF/Dairy Free)
Herb Roasted Red Skin Potatoes (DF)
Assorted Breads and Preserves
Fresh Cut Fruit (GF/DF)

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Meal

10:30am MDT

Events 101

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Events 101 is an introductory-level session designed for those new to events or looking to strengthen their foundational event planning skills. It provides a clear, practical walkthrough of the entire process from idea to event delivery, breaking down what actually needs to happen at each stage.

Participants will learn how to build a workable budget, understand and manage risk, market an event effectively, and identify and target the right audience to create meaningful engagement. The session is focused on practical, usable information, and includes a straightforward framework that can be taken back and adapted to support student clubs and groups in planning and delivering their own events.

Presenters

Delane Howie

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

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, ED Session Series 3

11:30am MDT

Lunch

Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT

Hot Lunch Buffet

Rustic Italiano

Caesar Salad

Beet & Baby Potato Salad with Shallot & Herb Dressing (Gluten Free/Dairy Free)

Meatball Lasagna

Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Spinach

Garlic Bread

Honey Thyme Vegetables (GF/DF)

Bread Pudding

Assorted Mini Desserts

Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Meal

2:15pm MDT

Regional Meeting Eastern

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Regional Meeting - Eastern Schools

Agenda File Attached

Presenters

Jennifer Wanke

Executive Director, Canadian Organization of Campus Activities

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Regional Meeting, Eastern Members

3:30pm MDT

Student Groups Finances & Grants Roundtable

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Student Group finances can make or break what a group is able to pull off in a year and every campus has its own version of how the money really moves! Dig deep into the full funding journey! Where does the money come from? How do the groups apply? Who decides what gets approved? How does the money get to the group? What happens after the money is spent? From grants to banking, accountability, safeguards, and financial literacy, nothing about Student Group finances is off topic! Come chat about the systems that work, the ones that get messy, and how we help Student Groups understand why the boring money stuff is essential to their community!

Presenters

Selen Erkut

Manager, Student Group Services, University of Alberta Students' Union

Hi, I’m Selen Erkut (seh-LEN ERR-koot), I use she/her pronouns, and I’m the Manager of Student Group Services at the University of Alberta Students’ Union. I’ve been working with student groups at the U of A for over 5 years, managing a team of up to 7 staff, and we supervise... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Capital B DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

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

10:15am MDT

Events 102

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

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

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

Regional Elections Meeting Western

Agenda File Attached

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

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

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

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

1:00pm MDT

Lunch

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

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

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

COCA AGM

Agenda File Attached

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

Regional Meeting