WHAT IS CONFERENCE

INACAC hosts its Conference annually as an opportunity for members to interact with one another and collaboratively learn and discuss academic counseling trends that impact Indiana. Whether you are a veteran school counselor, admissions officer. or you're brand new to the field of college admissions, Conference provides a wealth of opportunities for you to gain valuable knowledge for your job and sharpen your professional skills and abilities. 

• Access approximately 40+ educational sessions.
• Meet, interact, and brainstorm with others in your field.
• Grow as a professional and acquire transferrable skills.
• Motivational Keynote speaker
• Socialize with peers
• + more!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for Conference 2026 will open in early December 2025. Please email Stacie Vetor if you have questions about registration.

Grants will once again be provided by INACAC Premium Members to qualifying high school counselors. The grant application will be available when registration for Conference 2026 opens.

SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 2026

Pre-Conference Speaker:	Presenting Monday, February 23, 2026
	Information coming soon!

Keynote Speaker:

Presenting Tuesday, February 24, 2026

OLIVIA WEST

Olivia West, a passionate keynote speaker, WNBA/NBA in-arena host and champion for student success and motivation. With a heart for empowering others, Olivia inspires audiences to unlock their potential and use their gifts to make a positive impact in the world. Through her speaking engagements, she shares my expertise and personal experiences to help students and individuals overcome obstacles, build confidence, and achieve their goals. Her mission is to ignite a spark in others to embrace their unique talents and passions, and use them to serve others. Learn more about Olivia West at https://www.oliviawestspeaks.com/

LOCATION, LODGING, AND AMENITIES

Conference will be hosted at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing.

The Sheraton offers:

2026 INFORMATION SESSIONS

Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and information with other INACAC members? Do you want to increase awareness or discussion regarding trends or hot topics in education? Submit a conference proposal today. 

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

Deadline for submission: October 20, 2025

Questions? Contact Lindsey Speer at lmspeer@bsu.edu.

Access and review the 2025 session presentations using the corresponding link below. 

2025 INFORMATION SESSION PRESENTATIONS

CONFERENCE RATES

Package	Member Rate	Non-Member Rate
Full Conference (Monday—Wednesday) Includes Pre-Conference, all meals, and social opportunities	Coming soon	Coming soon
Single Day Attendance Choose your day: Tuesday, February 24 Wednesday, February 25 All meals and socials for chosen day included	Coming soon	Coming soon

If you are a student, intern, retired member, or your institution is not a member of INACAC, contact Stacie Vetor.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in becoming an INACAC Conference Sponsor? Check out our Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities graphic to learn more.

If you have questions regarding Sponsor or Exhibitor opportunities, please contact Catie Taylor.