BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@wacac.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20260430T212507Z URL:https://www.wacac.org/events/2026-annual-conference/ SUMMARY:2026 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:\nWednesday\, May 20 to Friday\, May 22 Join us in Pasadena fo r this signature event!\n\n\n\n[button link="https://wacac.memberclicks.ne t/wacac-annual-conference2026" type="big" newwindow="yes"] Attendee Regist ration[/button]\nREGISTRATION PRICING\n\n\n\n \n\nEarly Bird until March 13      \n\n\nRegular March 14-May 1      \n\n\nLate/OnsiteMay 2 -21\n\n\n\n\nWACAC Member Full Conference          \n\n\n$450\n\n\n$ 550\n\n\n$650\n\n\n\n\nNon-Member Full Conference\n\n\n$550\n\n\n$650\n\n\ n$750\n\n\n\n\nWACAC Member One-Day (May 21)\n\n\n$200\n\n\n$200\n\n\n$250 \n\n\n\n\nNon-Member One-Day (May 21)\n\n\n$300\n\n\n$300\n\n\n$350\n\n\n\ n\nWant to add Thursday's Counselor Exchange to your registration? Include that option on your form for $150 ($250 after May 1)! Only one representa tive from your institution needs to register to exhibit at the event\, but several of you can be present at your table.\nPlease note: payment for al l conference registration options is by credit card only. Thank you!\nTHAN K YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\nLincoln Sponsors        \nConference App Sponso rFull Conference Scholarship SponsorConference Registration Scholarship Sp onsors           \nNeed support for getting approval from your super visor? Use our template for a Conference Attendance Justification Letter!\ nOur discounted room reservation block is currently open at the Hilton Pa sadena\, just a short walk to and from the Convention Center.\nMERCH NOW A VAILABLE: Unique designs featuring the conference logo! Order your shirts in classic or novelty versions.\nSESSIONS SNEAK PEEK (*all sessions sub ject to change*)\nCOUNSELOR COLLEGE TOURS\nIn conjunction with the Annual Conference\, many colleges in the area are hosting campus tours. These tou rs are only available for registered conference attendees. Please check yo ur registration confirmation email for the links to sign up for tours!\n\n Arizona State University (Downtown L.A. Campus): Monday\, May 18\; Tuesday \, May 19 &\; Wednesday\, May 20 | 9:00-11:00 a.m.\nCalifornia Institut e of Technology (Caltech): Monday\, May 18 | 3:00-5:00 p.m.\nChapman Unive rsity: Tuesday\, May 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\nLoyola Marymount Univer sity: Wednesday\, May 20 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\nNewSchool of Architect ure &\; Design (San Diego*): Tuesday\, May 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (*Transportation will be provided.)\nOccidental College: Tuesday\, May 19 | 10:00 a.m. &\; 2:30 p.m. / Wednesday\, May 20 | 10:00 a.m.\nPepperdin e University: Tuesday\, May 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\nUCLA: Tuesday\, May 19 | 10:30 a.m. &\; 2:30 p.m. / Wednesday\, May 20 | 10:30 a.m.\nUS C: Tuesday\, May 19 | 2:00 p.m. / Wednesday\, May 20 | 8:30 a.m. &\; 9: 30 a.m.\nWhittier College: Monday\, May 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n\nAT -A-GLANCE SCHEDULE\nMonday\, May 188:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Counselor Colle ge Tours (subject to availability)\nTuesday\, May 198:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Counselor College Tours (subject to availability)\nWednesday\, May 208:0 0 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Counselor College Tours (subject to availability)8:0 0 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Conference Registration &\; Badge Pick-Up9:00 - 11 :00 a.m. | Exhibitor Set-Up12:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Hall Open1:00 - 2 :15 p.m. | Opening Session (Keynote)2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Session Block 13:45 - 4:45 p.m. | Session Block 25:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Wine &\; Che ese Reception\nThursday\, May 218:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Conference Registr ation &\; Badge Pick-Up8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Hall Open8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Coffee &\; Tea8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | First-Timer Continental Breakfast/Locals Breakfast Meet-Up Spot9:00 - 9:45 a.m. | Counselor Excha nge10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Session Block 311:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Session B lock 412:30 - 1:50 p.m. | Conference Lunch &\; WACAC Business Meeting ( open to all)2:00 - 2:30 p.m. | CBO Fair2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | Session Block 54 :00 - 5:00 p.m. | Session Block 65:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Mystery Pre-Social Pep Event 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Exhibitor Tear-Down6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Conference Social\nFriday\, May 228:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Se ssion Block 711:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Conference Closing Session\nSPONSOR &\; EXHIBITOR INFORMATION\nRegister early to take advantage of our lim ited sponsorship options! Exhibitors and sponsors are truly keys to the su ccess of this annual event. We look forward to working with you and your o rganization as you prepare to exhibit and/or sponsor at the 2026 Conferenc e in Pasadena\, California.\n[button link="https://wacac.memberclicks.net/ 2026-wacac-conference-sponsorsandexhibitors" type="big" newwindow="yes"] E xhibitor Registration[/button]\n[button link="https://wacac.memberclicks.n et/2026-wacac-conference-sponsorsandexhibitors" type="big" newwindow="yes" ] Sponsor Registration[/button]\nEXHIBITOR DETAILS\n\n$1\,200 includes tab le and attendance for 1 exhibitor\n$200 for first additional exhibitor tea m member registration\nRegular registration price for any additional exhib itor team members\n\nExhibitor tables are 8 feet in length and will come w ith two chairs. Access to power is not guaranteed\, but if required\, it m ay be purchased at an additional cost.\nThe specific location of the exhib itor space is TBD\, but it will be centrally-located.\n\n\nPlease note: At this time\, only credit cards will be accepted for payment. Thank you!\n\ nFor vendor-related questions\, please consult our helpful\, living FAQ do cument. Exhibitor registration will close on Friday\, May 1!\nSPONSOR LEVE LS\nThe Lincoln: $10\,000 (2 available)★ Two full conference registratio ns at exhibitor level (includes table in the 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 w ebsite 2 weeks before and after the conference★ Special verbal recogniti on as a sponsor at the event ★ Conference app daily push notification ★ Social media recognition ★ Opportunity to present at your own Exhibi tor Showcase** Your presentation will be advertised on all conference sche dules\, but attendance is not guaranteed.\nThe Desdemona: $8\,000 (2 Avail able)\n\nOne full conference registration at exhibitor level (includes tab le in the exhibitor hall)\nHotel lobby signage\nOpportunity to place a bra nded novelty item at registration table\nLogo recognition on WACAC website \nSpecial verbal recognition as a sponsor at the event\nConference app dai ly push notification\nSocial media recognition\n\nThe Damask: $5\,000 (2 A vailable)\n\nOpportunity to place a branded novelty item at registration t able\nLogo recognition on WACAC website\nLogo on official conference signa ge\nSpecial verbal recognition as a sponsor at the event\nConference app d aily push notification\nSocial media recognition\nNote: This sponsor level does not include a table. If you want to exhibit\, you must register sepa rately as an exhibitor.\n\nPROGRAM/EVENT SPONSORSHIPS\nSponsors at the fol lowing levels will receive verbal recognition during the conference and ev ents as well as ad placement on the conference website and event signage w ith their name and logo.\nCounselor College Fair: $7\,500 (1 Available)\nC onference Lanyards: $5\,000 (1 Available)Sponsor to provide lanyards\nConf erence Totes: $5\,000 (1 Available)Sponsor to provide totes\nOpening Sessi on &\; Conference Keynote Speaker: $5\,000 (1 Available)\nFirst-Timer B reakfast: $5\,000 (1 Available)\nSocial Transportation Sponsorship: $4\,00 0 (1 Available)\nPhoto Op Stop: $3\,000 (1 Available)\nOpening Reception S ponsorship: $2\,500 (3 Available)\nClosing Reception Sponsorship: $2\,500 (3 Available)\nSocial Sponsorship: $2\,500 (6 Available)\nLocal Counselor Breakfast: $2\,000 (1 Available)\nConference Coffee Break: $2\,000 (1 Avai lable)\nGear for Volunteers: $2\,000 (1 Available)\nOTHER SPONSORSHIPS\nFu ll Conference Scholarship: $1\,500 (Closes May 1)Make a meaningful splash by contributing to the WACAC Scholarship Fund! All proceeds will be direct ly applied to registration and associated attendance costs for eligible hi gh school counselors and college admission professionals. Sponsors at this level will receive verbal recognition at the opening session as well as s ignage at check-in.\nConference Registration Scholarship: $450 (Closes May 1)Support your colleagues by funding scholarships! All proceeds will be d irectly applied to conference registration for eligible high school counse lors and college admission professionals. Sponsors at this level will rece ive verbal recognition at the opening session.\nConference Attendees List: $1\,000A full conference attendee list will be provided two weeks prior t o the first day of the conference\, as well as a week after the conference has concluded. By purchasing this list\, vendors agree to send out no mor e than two communications to each attendee. Please note: this opportunity can only be purchased in conjunction with the purchase of attendee and/or exhibitor registration.\nConference Mobile App: $10\,000 (SOLD)Attendees w ill see your branding throughout the event whenever they use the conferenc e mobile app. The app includes announcements\, guides\, session informatio n\, exhibitor information\, and more!\n\n\n\nFor general questions about t he WACAC Annual Conference\, please consult our FAQ Guide or contact the C onference Committee.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wacac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-co nf-logo-1.png CATEGORIES:Annual Conferences LOCATION:Pasadena Convention Center\, 300 E. Green St.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91 101\, United States GEO:34.143808;-118.14436 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=300 E. 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