Registration Rates
Early Bird
December 1, 2025 - February 17, 2026
Member: $655
Nonmember: $730
Adult Learner: FREE*
Graduate Student: $325 **
Regular Rates
February 18, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Member: $705
Nonmember: $780
Adult Learner: FREE*
Graduate Student: $350
Late / On-Site Rates
April 1, 2026 - Onsite
Member: $755
Non-member: $830
Adult Learner: FREE*
Graduate student: $375
* Adult learner encompasses alumni of adult ed programs (up to 5 years from graduation) and current students receiving services as follows: High School equivalency, ESL, digital skills, and workforce readiness skills delivered by a COABE affiliated local program.
** Graduate students must be a current university attendee and are required to upload transcripts at the time of registration.
General Session Keynote Speakers
MONDAY
Kyle Quilausing
Motivational Speaker
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor
Shaketta Thomas
Board President, COABE
TUESDAY
Grace Air
Acting Director, OCTAE
Kim Strobel
Motivational Speaker
Lara Pastore
Indiana Dept of Workforce Development
T.J. Armstrong
State Director, Ohio
Wednesday
Jimmie McMillian
Sr Corporate Counsel, Hulman & Co
Renee Pack
Indiana State Representative
Hector Martinez
State Director, Kansas and President-Elect, COABE
COABE 2026 Was a Huge Success!
Over 2,500 In-Person Attendees | 500 Sessions | 77 National Exhibitors
192 Student Ambassadors | 44 Graduate Students | 37 Strand Partners
278 in-person, and 1,342 virtual adult learners participated in the Students As Leaders Summit!
487 Sessions through 37+ different strands
Over $15,000 in awards and scholarships presented!
Amazing offsite events for networking and fun!
