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2026 Region II Conference
October 16–18 | Oklahoma State University
“Ripple Effect, Small Actions, Big Impact”
We are looking forward to hosting an unforgettable experience centered on building community and recognizing actions, no matter how small, having the power to influence and inspire positive change. Our theme this year is “Ripple Effect: Small Actions, Big Impact”.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Stillwater, Oklahoma! Our goal is to have you leave this conference feeling revitalized and connected to peers across the region. Let’s rediscover and reinvigorate meaning in our work together, while learning tangible ideas to implement back home.Stay tuned for further updates on the schedule and all-conference session announcements.
Registration
REgular (through September 14)
- Professional Member: $350
- Professional Nonmember: $395
- Student Member: $250
- Student Nonmember: $300
- Retiree: $250
- One-Day: $200
Late (September 15–October 2)
- Professional Member: $400
- Professional Nonmember: $445
- Student Member: $300
- Student Nonmember: $350
- Retiree: $250
- One-Day: $200
Call for Educational Sessions
We are excited to invite you to share your expertise with your regional colleagues at this year’s Region II Conference. This year, the Regional Conference will be focusing on the following core competencies: Assessment, Evaluation & Research, Fiscal Management, and Marketing.
Submit your proposal here by August 7!
Please reach out to Dylan Kimery or Jodi Cortez with any questions.
Schedule
More details to come in August, but hopefully this helps when planning your travel!
Friday, October 16
- 3–5 p.m. – Registration Open & Optional Tour
- 5 p.m. – Conference Welcome
Sunday, October 18
- Noon–1:45 p.m. – Lunch & Closing Session
Travel & Lodging
Hotel
Region II has confirmed room blocks at these two lodging locations. Both include free breakfast and parking. October 1 is the booking deadline.
Home2 Suites by Hilton
306 E Hall of Fame Ave.
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
1 Queen- $119 rate
2 Queen- $129 rate
Best Western Plus Cimarron Hotel & Suites
315 N Husband Street, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075
1 Queen/King- $119 rate
2 Queen- $129 rate
Airport
Participants can fly into Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO), an estimated 10 minutes from campus, or Will Rogers International Airport (OKC), an estimated 1.5 hours from campus.
Sponsorship
Interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities for the Region II Conference? Reach out to Grace Ann Thompson at graceann@ksu.edu.
2026 Conference Planning Team
Paige Jenkins
2026 Conference Coordinator
University of Texas–Dallas
Grace Ann Thompson
Fundraising & Sponsorships
Kansas State University
Imani Jennings
Keynotes & Panels
Oklahoma State University–Tulsa
Ryan Santoni
Student & Professional Engagement
Missouri State University
Dylan Kimery
Educational Sessions
Texas Christian University
Jodi Cortez
Educational Sessions
University of Houston
Garrett Hargrove
Communications
Oklahoma State University
Austin Pace
Business Manager
Texas State University
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