Wednesday, May 14 to Friday, May 16
Late & On-Site Registration Are Still Available!
FULL CONFERENCE
Member = $650 / Nonmember = $750
ONE-DAY Access
Member = $250 / Nonmember = $350
PRECONFERENCES: Full Conference Registration + $175
Learn more about each of the preconference workshops and presenters!
Note: the preconference workshop, “Navigating Pathways: Enhancing Student Success Through Community College Programs,” will be presented as a FREE session.
COUNSELOR COLLEGE FAIR: Full Conference Registration + $250
Sessions
Visit the full schedule of sessions and activities. You can also download the Guidebook app to access event details on-the-go. Use this QR code to get started!
Exhibitors
Be sure to visit the many companies, institutions, and organizations who will be sharing their services and resources during our event! See the complete list.
Please email Chris O’Sullivan with any exhibitor questions or consult our updated FAQ document.
Keynote Speaker: Jayme P. Rawson
Achievement Coach & College Coordinator at East Career & Technical Academy in Las Vegas, NV
Championing College Access & Success for High School Students
Jayme P. Rawson has spent more than 20 years helping students achieve their dreams of higher education. For the past decade, she has maintained an incredible 100% college acceptance rate for her seniors. A passionate advocate for college access, Jayme specializes in guiding first-generation students and their families through preparation, applications, and financial aid.
Jayme’s leadership has been transformative. In addition to spearheading dual credit programs that allow students to earn college credits in high school, she organizes workshops, campus visits, and application support. She also revises hundreds of scholarship essays annually, manages the school’s scholarship website, and creates tailored post-graduation plans for all seniors.
At East Tech, she coordinates accreditation and certification processes as well as the Senior Capstone Project Experience, a widely recognized event connecting students with industry leaders. Jayme further leverages her extensive experience to support educators through project-based learning, multi-disciplinary writing, and informing instruction with effective data. As a recognized consultant for Magnet Schools of America, she provides innovative training to schools across 14 states.
Having worked in East Las Vegas for more than two decades, Jayme understands the unique needs of the community. Driven by her commitment to equity, she facilitates opportunities for underrepresented students, from running school-wide ACT campaigns and “jumpstarting” college readiness for juniors to advocating for student success at every level.
Jayme has transformed countless lives, and she continues to empower students to navigate their futures with confidence, purpose, and ambition.
Full Schedule At-A-Glance
Tuesday, May 13
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Counselor College Tours
Wednesday, May 14
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Counselor College Tours (subject to availability)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Conference Registration & Badge Pick-Up
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Set-Up
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Pre-Conference Sessions (4 sessions)
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Hall Open
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Opening Session (Keynote)
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Session Block 1
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Session Block 2
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Wine & Cheese Reception
Thursday, May 15
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Conference Registration & Badge Pick-Up
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Hall Open
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Coffee and Tea (Mezzanine)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | First-Timer Continental Breakfast/Locals Breakfast meet-up spot
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Counselor College Fair
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Session Block 3
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Session Block 4
12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Conference Lunch & WACAC Business Meeting (open to all!)
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | CBO Fair
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Session Block 5
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Session Block 6
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | SIG Social
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Tear-Down
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Conference Social
Friday, May 16
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Session Block 7
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Conference Closing Session
Sponsorship Levels
Be sure to take advantage of these exclusive, limited opportunities! Sponsors are key to the success of our event. We look forward to working with you and your organization!
The Chairman: $10,000 (1 available)
- 2 (two) Full Conference registrations (includes table in Exhibitor Hall)
- Conference center lobby signage
- Exclusive ad on WACAC website
- Opportunity to place a branded novelty item at registration table
- Banner ad on WACAC website 2 (two) weeks before and after conference
- Special verbal recognition as a sponsor at an event
- Daily push notification in conference app
- Recognition on WACAC social media
- Opportunity to present at your own Exhibitor Showcase
- Your presentation will be advertised on all conference schedules, but attendance is not guaranteed.
The Sammy: $8,000 (1 available)
- 1 (one) Full Conference registration (includes table in Exhibitor Hall)
- Hotel lobby signage
- Opportunity to place a branded novelty item at registration table
- Logo recognition on WACAC website
- Special verbal recognition as a sponsor at an event
- Daily push notification in conference app
- Recognition on WACAC social media
The Dino: $5,000 (2 available)
- Opportunity to place a branded novelty item at registration table
- Logo recognition on WACAC website
- Logo on official conference signage
- Special verbal recognition as a sponsor at an event
- Daily push notification in conference app
- Recognition on WACAC social media
Note: A table in the Exhibitor Hall is not included at this level. To have a table, please register as an exhibitor.
Program/Event Sponsorships
Including: verbal recognition during the conference; linked logo placement on conference websites; event signage with name, logo and message. Note: A table in the Exhibitor Hall is not included at these levels. To have a table, please register as an exhibitor.
Counselor Fair (May 15): $7,500 (1 available)
Opening Session & Conference Keynote Speaker (May 14): $5,000 (1 available)
First-Timer Breakfast (May 15): $5,000 (1 available)
Pre-Conference Breakfast: $4,000 (1 available)
Local Counselor Cocktail Hour: $2,000 (1 available)
Photo Op Stop: $3,000 (1 available)
Conference Coffee Break: $2,000 (1 available)
Opening Reception Sponsorship: $2,500 (3 available)
Closing Reception/Brunch Sponsorship: $2,000 (3 available)
Social Event (May 15): $2,500 (6 available)
Gear for Volunteers: $2,000 (1 available)
Conference Lanyards: $5,000 (SOLD)
Conference Totes: $5,000 (SOLD)
Other Sponsorships
Note: A table in the Exhibitor Hall is not included at these levels. To have a table, please register as an exhibitor.
Branded Hotel Key Cards: $10,000 (closes March 30)
A key in every guest’s hand, and your logo on every key at the conference host hotel, Planet Hollywood. One of the single best branding opportunities at this event! (Note: sponsor must provide WACAC with logo art file, to be used on key card in conjunction with WACAC logo)
Full Conference Scholarship: $1,500 (closes April 30)
Make a meaningful splash by contributing to the WACAC Scholarship Fund! All proceeds will be directly applied to registration and associated attendance costs for eligible high school counselors and college admission professionals. Includes verbal recognition at the opening session as well as signage at check-in.
Conference Registration Scholarship: $450 (closes April 30)
Support your colleagues by funding scholarships for Las Vegas! All proceeds will be directly applied to conference registration for eligible high school counselors and college admission professionals. Includes verbal recognition at the opening session.
Conference Attendees List: $800
A full conference attendee list will be provided two weeks prior to the first day of the conference as well as a week after the conference has concluded. By purchasing the attendee list, vendors agree to send out no more than two (2) communications to each attendee. Please note this may be purchased only in conjunction with purchase of attendee or exhibition registration.
Conference Mobile App: $10,000 (SOLD)
Attendees will see your branding throughout the conference whenever they use the conference mobile app. The app includes announcements, guides, session information, exhibitor information, and much more!
For general questions about the WACAC Annual Conference, please contact the Conference Committee.