2026 COCA National Conference: Full Schedule

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4:00pm MDT

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

Volunteer managers know that keeping volunteers motivated, informed, and coming back can real challenge. Join this discussion to swap strategies, war stories, and creative solutions for building a team that sticks around.

Presenters

Avery Teo (He/Him)

Graduate Coordinator, Orientation & Transition Programs, University of Alberta Students' Union / University of Alberta

Tuesday June 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Moose Jaw Room DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

5:00pm MDT

Regional Meeting Western

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

Moose Jaw Room

Regional Meeting - Western Schools

Agenda File Attached

Presenters

Alyshia Kelbert

Executive Director, Assiniboine College Students' Association

Michael Ouellet

Operations & Services Manager, Students' Union Okanagan of UBC

Tuesday June 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Moose Jaw Room DoubleTree Regina

Regional Meeting, Western Membership

10:30am MDT

Staff Management and Development Roundtable

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

Moose Jaw Room

Whether you're a new manager stepping up for the first time, or you're a seasoned vet with knowledge to share, this discussion will dig into how we train, coach, and enable growth for the people on our teams. Come talk about the things you do to help your team achieve their goals or the steps you take when the goings tough! Bring your method, your philosophy, your smooth sailing tips, and your storm weathering tricks. Come on down to crowd source advice from the people who actually understand what it's like to manage student staff

Presenters

Sarman Bhullar

Manager, Programming, University of Alberta Students' Union

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Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Moose Jaw Room DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

2:15pm MDT

Regional Meeting Western

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

Moose Jaw Room

Regional Meeting - Western Schools

Agenda File Attached

Presenters

Alyshia Kelbert

Executive Director, Assiniboine College Students' Association

Michael Ouellet

Operations & Services Manager, Students' Union Okanagan of UBC

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Moose Jaw Room DoubleTree Regina

Regional Meeting, Western Membership

3:30pm MDT

Pub Programming Roundtable

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

Moose Jaw Room

From trivia nights to weekly socials, regular programming is the backbone of campus life! Come compare notes on the recurring events that bring students back week after week. From pub nights to game shows. karaoke, trivia, music bingo, and beyond so much more than you might not even know was possible!. Bring your best formats, fresh themes, promo tricks, and the little changes that keep your campus buzzing week in and week out!

Presenters

Michael Ouellet

Operations & Services Manager, Students' Union Okanagan of UBC

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Moose Jaw Room DoubleTree Regina

Education, Roundtables

2:30pm MDT

Biz Hall

Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT

Moose Jaw Room

Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Moose Jaw Room DoubleTree Regina

Biz Hall

4:00pm MDT

5:00pm MDT

10:30am MDT

2:15pm MDT

3:30pm MDT

2:30pm MDT

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