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Region 8 and Region 9 Conference

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Navigating the Waters for Advising

Anchorage, Alaska

March 17-19, 2025
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First-Timers Orientation and Networking Luncheon

Is this your first NACADA region conference?

Join other first-time attendees for a short presentation, followed by some guided networking activities while you enjoy lunch before the opening session and keynote. 

Cost: $50

Add the First-Timers Orientation and Networking Luncheon when you register for the conference. You also don't want to miss the Maximize Your NACADA Membership and Your Conference Experience session. Add this free session to your session when you register. 

Register for the Conference Today Already registered? Add the Luncheon!

Preconference Workshops

The workshops are intended to be participatory sessions where you will interact with others. The variety of sessions will provide both new and experienced advisors with an opportunity to continue professional growth. Enrollment will be limited so that interaction can be maximized. Register for preconference workshops when you register for the conference. 

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Conference Schedule

The schedule is subject to change. All session updates and session handouts/materials will be listed for conference attendees in the conference app.

Region 8 and Region 9 Conference Schedule

March 17 - March 19, 2025 - 19, 2025 2025

This is a TENTATIVE schedule-at-a-glance. Schedule subject to change.

Monday March. 17
Tuesday March. 18
Wednesday March. 19
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration | Check-in
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Registration required Preconference Workshops
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration required Preconference Workshops
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration required Maximize Your NACADA Membership and Your Conference Experience
No cost
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch on Your Own
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Registration required First-Timers Orientation and Networking Luncheon
Cost: $50
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Welcome and Conference Kickoff - Opening Keynote
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Concurrent Session 1
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Concurrent Session 2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception

hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner on Your Own
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Wellness Activity
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast - on Your Own
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Concurrent Session 3
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Area Connection Time
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Concurrent Session 4
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Awards Ceremony | Lunch
Provided
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Networking Session | Wellness Activity
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Concurrent Session 5
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Poster Session & Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Concurrent Session 6
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner on Your Own
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Wellness Activity
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast
provided
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Region Updates
During Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Concurrent Session 7
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Concurrent Session 8
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Keynote & Closing Session

Conference Co-Chairs

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  • Deven Lisac
    Deven Lisac Region 8 University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Stacey Ortiz
    Stacey Ortiz Region 9 California State University-San Bernardino

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