SACAC 2026 Annual Conference
3/22/2026 - 3/24/2026
Description
The Annual Conference is the association’s largest professional development event. The Annual Conference includes a dynamic lineup of speakers and presenters, engaging sessions, opportunities for networking and outreach, and access to the latest in products and services through our exhibit hall. The event also includes opportunities for college tours, optional wellness and athletic programming, a conference outreach project, the networking college fair, and local public high school counselor day. We look forward to gathering under the magic of magnolias and the sounds of brass bands for a spectacular celebration of SACAC's 60th Anniversary. This year's theme is Opening Doors. Changing Lives. A 60th Anniversary Celebration. This special anniversary conference is a tribute to the people and partnerships that have opened doors for so many - and a celebration of the lives changed in the process. From beignets to brass bands, from professional growth to unforgettable fellowship, SACAC 2026 is going to be a celebration like no other.Member registration is $400 and non-member registration is $475. An early bird discount of $50 will be offered through January 31. Refunds are available through the registration closing date of February 28.
The exhibitor table package is $850 and includes pre- and post-conference registration lists, one 6-foot exhibit table, and conference registration for (1) attendee. Additional exhibitor individual attendees are $300 each.
Various partner sponsorship packages are available ranging from $500 - $15,000.
The Networking College Fair fee for participating colleges and universities is $150 and includes (1) table in the event space. Space is limited, so only the first 100 colleges and universities to register will have a table. There is no fee for high school counselors, IECs or CBOs to participate in the event, walking through and networking with the colleges and universities.
Attendee registration includes the following food & beverage opportunities:
- Sunday afternoon we will provide a snack break and coffee. Additionally, there will be hors d'oeuvres and appetizers at the President’s Welcome Reception that evening.
- On Monday, breakfast is on your own, but we will provide a few snacks and coffee throughout the day. We hope you will join us for our conference luncheon and ultimately for the Conference Social where we will serve heavy hors d’oeuvres and appetizers.
- Each conference attendee will receive a total of (2) complimentary drink tickets to be used at either the President’s Welcome Reception or the Conference Social.
500 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130 United States
The host hotel is the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. The hotel room rate is $239 single/double (this does not include taxes & fees), and a reservation link will be provided upon registration. Please note: if you are driving and parking on-site, only valet parking is available at the hotel.
Pre-conference: The outreach project, college tours, pre-conference sessions and the SACAC Board meeting will be held Saturday, March 21st.. Pre-conference sessions will be from 1 - 4 pm. Check-in will be available on March 21st from 5:15 - 7 pm and will open again Sunday, March 22nd at 7:30 am.
Exhibitor set up will be the morning of Sunday, March 22nd. The conference kickoff will start at 12:15 pm that day and will be followed by a snack break, educational block sessions, state meetings, and special interest groups. Sunday will wrap up with the President's Reception from 6 - 8:30 pm.
Monday sessions start at 9 am, and the conference concludes with the conference social from 7 - 10 pm on Monday, March 23rd.
Post-conference: Optional college tours will be held Tuesday, March 24th.
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