Agenda

February 11–13, 2026

The Northwest Regional Equity Conference (NWREC) brings together educators, students, nonprofit and government leaders, and community advocates for three powerful days of learning, connection, and action.

Below is an overview agenda to help you get a sense of the conference flow. A detailed schedule—with session descriptions, speakers, and affinity space information—will be available in November 2025.

SESSION SCHEDULE

Breakout session time slots are 80 minutes long with 15-minute breaks. This schedule is subject to change.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Location: Clark College (in-person)

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration & Information Desk Open (GHL 153)
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Grab-n-Go Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.  Opening Ceremony (GHL 150)
10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.  Concurrent Breakout Sessions
11:20 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Break
11:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Buffet Lunch
12:35 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Break
12:50 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
2:10 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.  Break
2:25 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Keynote Speaker
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Networking Hour

         

  • Vendor Space
  • Student & Emerging Professionals Showcase (Poster Sessions)

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Location: Virtual

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.  Opening Session
9:45 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Lunch on Your Own
12:05 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.  Concurrent Breakout Sessions
1:25 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Break
1:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Keynote Speaker
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Affinity Spaces

 

Friday, February 13, 2026

Location: Virtual

9:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Break
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Drag Bingo
1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Keynote/Closing Session

   

More to Come

The full conference schedule—with times, session descriptions, and speakers—will be available in November 2025. Stay tuned and be sure to join our mailing list for updates.