2026 Spring Conference and Retreat

WBSA's exciting 2026 Spring Conference and Retreat will be held from Tuesday, April 28th to Friday, May 1st. This year's theme, Brewing Connections: Pouring into People, Purpose, and Practice is perfectly suited for our iconic host city of Portland, Oregon. Spend some time refilling your cup in Portland while honing your enrollment management skills, building connections with other admission professionals, and enjoy new and exciting perspectives on our profession.

Registration is open now. Click HERE to join us!

Venue

Dining and Entertainment

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This year's conference and retreat will be held at the RiverPlace Hotel in Portland. With gorgeous views of the Willamette River, this cozy classic venue is the perfect place to hone your enrollment management skills and meet other dedicated admissions professionals.

When not in workshops and panels, you'll be able to enjoy the extraordinary culture of the city of Portland!

We are grateful to Oregon Episcopal School for being our host school this year!

Speakers

Drew Cocco

Drew is the Vice President of Client Experience at Clarity, and focuses on ensuring that school users have the training, resources, and support they need to make the most of Clarity's Financial Aid, Contracts, and Billing software products. Before joining Clarity, Drew spent the first 14 years of his career in independent schools as a Teacher, Coach, and Director of Enrollment/Financial Aid. A spreadsheet nerd at heart, he regularly publishes and presents on how to use data to optimize enrollment and financial aid strategies. Based outside of Philadelphia with his wife and three children, he enjoys fishing, carpentry, and playing music in his spare time.

Your Trip to Portland

Attendees taking air travel should expect to fly into Portland International Airport (PDX). The hotel is roughly a 20-minute trip by rideshare service. Portland also has a robust public transportation system.