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2026 Region II Conference Information Coming Soon!
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Schedule
Thursday, October 9
- 2:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m. – Registration, Presenter Check-In, Silent Auction, “Steal This Idea” Graphics Competition, Dollar Store Drop Off
- 5:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m. – Conference Welcome
- 5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. – Newcomer Session, Business Meeting & Returner Session
- 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. – Opening Dinner
- 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. – Keynote #1
- 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. – Opening Reception
Friday, October 10
- 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. – Student Union Tours
- 10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m. – Roundtables
- 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. – Lunch, Silent Auction, Dollar Store, Steal This Idea
- 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. – Keynote #2
- 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. – Service Project
- 4:30 p.m.–5:45 p.m. – Break
- 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. – Dinner & ACUI Region II Awards Ceremony
- 7:45 p.m.–9:00 p.m. – Trivia Fundraiser
- 7:45 p.m.–9:00 p.m. – Cornhole Fundraiser
- 9:00 p.m. – Silent Auction Closes
Saturday, October 11
- 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. – Morning Social – Coffee & Chat
- 12:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m. – Keynote #3 & Lunch
- 1:20 p.m.–1:45 p.m. – Closing Session
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Sponsors
CatchBox
Native
Hood-rich Architecture
2025 Conference Planning Team
Cortney Goff
2025 Conference Coordinator
Missouri State University
Paige Jenkins
2026 Conference Coordinator
University of Texas at Dallas
Ryan Santoni
Host Site Coordinator
Missouri State University
Deion Robbins
Fundraising & Corporate Sponsorships
Texas State University
Peggy Hermes
Keynotes & Panels
Washington University in St. Louis
Patrick Ward
Professional Experience
University of Missouri
Anna Pursley
Educational Sessions
Sam Houston State University
Micah Obregon
Educational Sessions
University of Houston
Garrett Hargrove
Communications
Oklahoma State University
Shelby Hornsby
Educational Sessions
University of North Texas
Austin Pace
Business Manager
Texas State University
Stacey Givens
Central Office Liaison
ACUI
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