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WCA 2026 Conference 
October 9 - 10, 2026 

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East, Madison WI
4402 E. Washington  Ave


Registration Type Friday Only  Saturday Only  Full Conference
WCA Student Member*** 125 125 200
Non-Member Student*** 160 160 250
WCA Member Professional  185 185 300
Non-Member Professional  260 260 390



*Please note, this is an in-person event. 
**If you are a member, please remember to sign in to receive the member rate. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of the member rate!
***Student registrations will receive a certificate of attendance for the event. No CE certificates will be provided at the Student Rate.   




Thursday
Schedule:
7:30pm - 8:30pm   
Open WCA Executive Board Meeting

Friday Schedule:

8:30am - 9:30 am  Conference Registration, Exhibitors 

9:45am - 11:45am  Workshop 1(2 options)

11:45am - 1:15pm Lunch on your own
1:15pm - 3:15pm  Workshop 2 (2 options)
3:30pm - 5:30pm  Workshop 3 (2 options)
5:30pm Networking Social at Tailwinds and in Crystal Lakes Ballroom with Exhibitors 

Total Friday CEs: 6


Saturday schedule:

8am - 9:25am Conference Registration, light breakfast, student posters, and Exhibitors

9:30am - 9:45am  Conference opening

10:00am - 11:00am Breakout Session 1 (3 options)

11:15am - 12:15am Breakout Session 2 (3 options)

12:30pm - 2:00pm  Lunch and Keynote

2:15pm - 3:15pm  Breakout Session 3 (3 options)

3:30pm - 4:30pm  Breakout Session 4 (3 options)


Total Saturday CEs: 5


Total CE's for both days: 11

The Wisconsin Counseling Association is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education ProviderTM , ACEP No. 2050. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Wisconsin Counseling Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.


There will be a block of hotel rooms for people attending the WCA Conference at the reduced rate of $139.00 plus taxes/fees per night. Please call the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East at 608.244.4703 and mention the Wisconsin Counseling Association group rate or code 914 to reserve your room. Rooms must be reserved by September 7, 2026, for the group rate. You can also book a room online at the booking link below. 

Wisconsin Counseling Association Reservation Booking Link 



 



Date

Friday, October 9, 2026, to Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
4402 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI  53704
USA

Additional Info

Event Contact(s)

Wisconsin Counseling

Category

Annual Conference

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No refunds after September 23. Refunds are subject to a $35 processing fee. Refunds may take between 5-10 business days to process.

Please be aware that if this event should require cancellation at the demand of the government, hotel, or local authorities, then the full conference registration fee will be refunded, less credit card processing fees for non-members. Refunds will not be provided under any other circumstances after the September 23 deadline.

Circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers, and/or topics. WCA reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Cancellation Policy:
Please note there will be a $35 cancellation fee for any individual who cancels their registration. Deadline for cancellations is September 23.

Number of People Who Will Attend

Non-members *
* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.
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