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• EOA Student Leadership Conference | Get In The Game

  • Start
    Friday, October 23, 2026
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    Sunday, October 25, 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill (Hamilton, OH)

  
  

  COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF Registration is Closed Registration is open for the EOA Student Leadership Conference until midnight! Join us as students and professionals from across the region come together to learn, lead, network, and grow. This year's conference will feature dynamic keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, leadership development opportunities, and networking experiences designed specifically for TRIO and Educational Opportunity program participants. Attendees can look forward to sessions led by Noble Sheep, Eric Smith, and other outstanding presenters. We will have a pre-college track and a college track. In addition to educational sessions, students can participate in exciting evening activities, so don't forget to bring your costume for our themed student events! Registration Rates Weekend Registration $300 per student Registration includes: Friday Dinner Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner  Sunday Breakfast  Conference Materials Conference Swag Access to All Sessions and Activities Whether you are attending as a student, advisor, presenter, or professional, this is a conference you won't want to miss. We look forward to seeing you there! Hotel Accommodations  EOA Student Leadership Conference 2026 Room Block  Group Access:     Group ID: 1959     Password: 690008391                  * Rooming blocks end on Thursday October 15th, secure your rooms today! Asley and Jose are best friends. As Noble Sheep, they speak to help students become great leaders. Their faith inspires them to live with purpose daily. Their passion for this work stems from years of working in schools. Both of their stories echo the power of resilience, leadership, and hope. In 2019, Noble Sheep started speaking in their local classrooms to motivate students. Small classrooms led to speaking at conferences, and the rest is history! Noble Sheep now inspires thousands of students yearly to be and do their best. Students love the energy they bring, and how relatable they are! AGENDA Friday Program / Activity 4:00-8:00 PM Registration Open 4:00-7:00 PM Hotel Check-In 7:00-8:00 PM Late Arrival Check-In 5:30 PM Doors Open: Conference Kickoff 6:30 PM Dinner Served 7:00-7:45 PM Opening Keynote & Conference Expectations 8:00-10:00 PM Evening Funtivities Saturday Program / Activity 9:00-10:15 AM Breakfast 10:30-11:30 AM Opening Drive: Plenary Split 11:45 AM-12:30 PM Breakout Sessions Split 12:30-1:30 PM Lunch 1:45-2:45 PM 2nd Down Plenary 3:00-4:00 PM 3rd Down Plenary / College Breakouts 4:15-5:15 PM 4th & Goal Closing Sessions 5:30-6:30 PM Half-Time- Recharge 6:30-7:30 PM TOUCHDOWN: LeaderCon 8:00-10:00 PM Evening Funtivities Sunday Program / Activity 8:00-8:45 AM Breakfast 9:00-10:00 AM 2-Point Conversion: Closing Plenary 10:15-10:30 AM Closing Remarks

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• 52nd EOA Annual Professional Conference

  • Start
    Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • End
    Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  • Location
    St Louis, MO

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  52nd Annual EOA Conference Agenda Tentative (updated 10-9-26).pdf
  

  

  

  Conference Hotel: Marriott St. Louis Grand

  Address: 800 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63101

  Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51104321

  Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 22, 2026- 5:00pm CT

  Conference Rate:  $199.00 a night  Single/Double occupancy rate and applicable taxes

  All reservations are accompanied by a first night room deposit.

  Parking Information: On-Site Parking Daily: $40.00 (15% applicable to self parking-total $34.00)/ Valet Daily: $65.00

  Check-in: 4:00pm /Check-out: 11:00am

  Airport Information: The hotel is approximately 14 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

  Transportation: The hotel is conveniently located near a MetroLink station, providing an easy transportation option to and from the airport and other attractions.

  

  Registrations not paid within 15 minutes are automatically canceled by the system. If you need an invoice to pay by check,please contact: treasurer@eoa.org.

  Cancellation Policy: Registration purchased during the Fourth of July Registration Sale is non-refundable. Cancellation requests must be received by September 18, 2026, to be eligible for a 75% refund of the registration fee. Cancellation requests received September 19–October 17, 2026, will be eligible for a 25% refund of the registration fee. No cancellation or refund requests will be accepted after October 18, 2026. If registration fees are not paid in full by November 6, 2026, the registration will be automatically canceled. Any eligible refunds will be processed following the conclusion of the conference and issued by December 31, 2026. To assist the Conference Committee in planning, all submitted registration forms will be considered confirmed conference attendees. Registrants are responsible for payment of all registration fees unless they cancel in accordance with this policy.

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