NWAIS Institutional Advancement Conference

May 5-7, 2027

Greater Seattle Area - Exact Location TBA

REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN FOR THIS EVENT

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Conference Overview

This spring, NWAIS Enrollment, Development, Communication and Marketing professionals will gather for three days of connection, learning, and renewal — and we'd love for you to join us.

Created by your peers — and returning this year at the request of member schools — this conference offers something rare: dedicated time to step back from the daily pace, reflect on the year's successes and challenges, and reconnect with colleagues who understand your work. You'll learn from national thought leaders about strengthening your school's revenue drivers and long-term sustainability, and exchange best practices with peers from across the region.

The program will feature dedicated strands for each role, along with collaborative sessions exploring how enrollment, advancement, and marketing can work in concert to advance your school's mission. Attend on your own and leave with an expanded network of trusted colleagues — or come as a cross-functional team and leave with a shared vision and a plan.

However you arrive, you'll return to campus refreshed, inspired, and full of ideas for the year ahead.

Who Should Attend?

Independent School Enrollment, Development, Communication and Marketing professionals and Their Colleagues.

Program

Over the course of three days, national thought leaders will guide participants through a series of workshops and sessions to build skills, consider national trends and apply best practices to their critical work. Attendees will also connect with colleagues from across the region to network, collaborate and build relationships that can help to sustain your work long after the conference is complete.  

Please check back for program and speaker details

Conference Agenda

Wednesday, May 5, 2027
1:00-1:30         Registration
1:30-2:30         Welcome and Community Building
2:30-3:15         Keynote
3:30-4:45         Workshops
5:00-7:00         Reception and Dinner
 
Thursday, May 6, 2027
8:00-9:00         Breakfast
9:00-9:15         Welcome 
9:15-10:30        General Session
10:45-12:00       Workshops
12:00-1:30        Lunch and Networking
2:00-3:30         General Session
3:45-5:00         Workshops
5:00-7:00         Reception & Dinner 

Friday, May 7, 2027
8:00-9:00         Breakfast
9:00-10:30        Workshops
10:45-12:00       Closing Session

Pricing and Registration

Conference Fees Will Include Programming as well as a Reception and Dinner on May. 5, Breakfast, Lunch and Reception and Dinner on May 6 and Breakfast on May 7, 2027.

REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN FOR THIS EVENT

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* Pricing includes a full meal package for guests and children. If you would like to have guests join you and not join us for meals, there is no charge and no need to register those individuals. There are alternative meal options available on-site

To receive the early bird or regular discount, your registration must be complete and payment must be postmarked or received by the stated deadline.

• For registrations with payment by check, payment must be postmarked by the stated deadline

• Online registrations completed by credit card must be completed by 11:59pm on the stated deadline.

Accommodations

Please check back for hotel room pricing and deadlines

To Receive the Registration Discounts

Your registration must be complete by the appropriate deadline.Online registrations paid by credit card must be completed by 11:59pm on the deadline date.

Participant Cancellation Policy

Substitutions may be made any time prior to the conference. Written cancellations received by April 23, 2027 are eligible for a refund after a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after April 23, 2027 are ineligible for any refund.

Program Cancellation

Typically, cancellations and postponements are very rare. Registered attendees will be notified of any program cancellation directly via email as well as through listservs and NWAIS website. In the case that NWAIS needs to cancel, all registration fees will be refunded. NWAIS is however, unable to reimburse other expenses (such as travel) incurred by attendees prior to the event. NWAIS strongly recommends that attendees make travel arrangements that allow for some flexibility such as rescheduling, cancellation and/or future credit.