MIDWest Conference 2026 |
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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. |
Registration Information Registration is open! Register here. |
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.