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MIDWest Conference 2026 |
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Join us May 17-19 in Madison! WACAC is excited to welcome our members, along with affliate members from Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas, to Madison for the MIDWest Conference! Registration runs through May 1. Register early so you don't miss out on early bird costs (early bird ends April 16). Conference will take place at the Concourse Hotel where we also have a block of rooms. Hotel reservations can be made now that registration is open. There is on-site underground parking at the hotel for an additional fee of $20/night. Please note the parking garage ramp has a clearance of 6 ft with several areas of lower clearance. Additional parking is available at the city's Carroll Street ramp, located kitty-corner from the hotel, that can accommodate larger vehicles, please contact the concourse directly if you have questions. |
Preview the Sessions You can find our presenters and their session titles here. They'll be covering a wide range of topics from dual credit to visits to generation specific conversations and more! |
Keynote Speaker
We are excited to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Christine Whelan. Known as the "Purpose Professor", Dr. Whelan will share her insights on Choosing Purpose in College and Admission Counseling.
Dr. Whelan holds a doctorate from Oxford University and currently serves on the faculty at Emory University and the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Whelan has authored five books, a bestselling Audible Original, and has been a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, the TODAY show and NPR's Marketplace where she brings immediate credibility and fresh insights. You can read more about Dr. Whelan here.