2026 WACES Conference
WACES 2026 Conference
Reno, Nevada
October 8-10, 2026
Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
We hope you'll join us for our 2026 WACES conference in Reno! This year's conference programming centers on themes of inclusivity, accessibility, indigeneity, and immigration — and we are thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Diaz Dixon, who will deliver "Presence, Purpose, and Practice in a Changing World," a timely message about leading with trust, clarity, and human connection in complex systems.
Hotel Block: Rooms at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa are $249/night. Space is limited, so we encourage you to book early! Reserve Your Room
For ADA accessible room requests or reservation support, contact Janet Cuna at jcuna@renaissancereno.com
Interested in volunteering at the conference? Students can apply to volunteer at the conference in exchange for complimentary registration. Applications are due June 30 — if you're applying, we recommend waiting to register until volunteer decisions are confirmed in July. Call for Volunteers
Interested in sponsoring the conference? Access our sponsorship prospectus and learn more HERE
Visit our website or email WACESconference@acesonline.net for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you to Reno this October!
Featured Speakers
Owner, Performance Driven Consulting
Professor of Counseling and Extension Mental Health Specialist, Emerita at the University of Nevada, Reno
Executive Director, Clinical Operations and Community Outreach
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
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