Fall 26 Conference – Save the Date: October 22-23, 2026
Navigating the Digital Shift: Balancing Innovation with Intention
Conference Registration
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Conference Program Proposals
Priority submission deadline is August 16th! We will accept submissions until September 13th.
Keynote Speaker
Nina Hersher
Nina Hersher is a globally recognized thought leader and highly sought-after speaker at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and digital wellbeing. She holds a MSW specialized in Digital Culture and Program Development and is the Founder of the Digital Resilience Lab.
Widely regarded as a pioneer in the digital wellness movement, Nina brings deep expertise in organizational wellbeing and human-centered design, helping leaders build cultures of focus, connection, and sustainable performance in an AI-driven world. She has also been commissioned to design and deliver professional development and continuing education programs across diverse sectors, supporting educators, clinicians, and executives in integrating digital balance and resilience into their work.
She is the Co-Founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, where she helped create the Digital Flourishing framework, the first scientifically validated survey measuring wellbeing in the digital era. She also developed the first nationally accredited Certified Digital Wellness Educator program in partnership with the Emmy Award–winning documentary The Social Dilemma and helped establish the first Certified Digitally Well Campus program, successfully piloted at Virginia Tech.
Nina’s influence extends globally as the Co-Founder of Global Digital Wellness Day, an annual initiative that has reached more than 17 million people in 64 countries and recently featured participation from the U.S. Surgeon General. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Stanford Social Innovation Review, Al Jazeera, and Voice of America. Recent engagements include Kripalu, The King Abdulaziz Center, and leading organizations such as McKesson, Spotify, and Dolby.
A leader in artificial intelligence and digital wellbeing, Nina serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee of BeHumane.ai, a research-based parenting support tool. She also advises multiple organizations focused on digital habits and AI mental health and recently contributed to The Workplace Wellbeing Initiative at The Global Wellness Institute.
Recognized for her expertise, Nina has been selected to teach at renowned institutions, including The Omega Institute and Kripalu Center. She also holds advanced credentials as an Oasis in the Overwhelm Facilitator, Teen Outreach Program Facilitator, and Meditation Teacher. As one of the leading voices in digital wellness, she helps people and institutions reimagine what it means to flourish amid digital transformation. Her evidence-based programs help organizations align innovation with human wellbeing and sustainable success while cultivating the mindset and skills essential for a future-ready world.
Conference Sponsorship
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Past WCPA Conferences
The 2025 Fall Conference “From Surviving to Strategizing: Through Innovation and Intervention” was held October 16-17 virtually.
The 2024 Fall Conference did not take place.
The 2023 Fall Conference “Revive and Renew: A New Chapter in Student Affairs” was held October 5-6 virtually.
The 2022 Fall Conference “The Aftermath | How to Support and Move Forward” was held October 6-7 virtually.
The 2021 Fall Conference “Social Justice: It Takes Everyone” was held October 7-8 virtually.
The 2020 Fall Conference was held October 8-9 virtually.
The 2019 Fall Conference “Moving Forward” was held October 3-4 at Kalahari Resort.
The 2018 Fall Conference “Celebrating Wisconsin Success” was held October 4-5 at the Kalahari Resort.
The 2017 Fall Conference was held October 12-13 at the Wilderness Hotel & Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2016 Fall Conference “Make Every Connection Count” was held October 6-7 at the Wilderness Hotel & Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2015 Fall Conference “Change. Challenge. Opportunity.” was held October 8-9 at the Wilderness Hotel & Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2013 Fall Conference “Community” was held October 17-18 at the Wilderness Hotel & Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2012 Fall Conference “Staying Connected” was held on October 11th & 12th at the Wilderness Hotel & Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2011 Fall Conference “Celebrating the past, Living in the present, Creating the future” was held on October 19th & 21st at the Wilderness Hotel & Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2010 Fall Conference “Being your Best: Navigating from Challenge to Opportunity” was held on October 21st & 22nd at the Wilderness Hotel & Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2009 Fall Conference “Improving our Practice, Renewing Our Passion” was held on October 22nd & 23rd at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2008 Fall Conference “Campus Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility” was held on October 25th & 26th at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2007 Fall Conference “Sustaining our Campus’s Future” was held on October 18th & 19th 2007 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2006 Fall Conference “Framing our Lens, Finding Our Focus” was held on October 19th & 20th at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2005 Fall Conference “Zing! Bang! Boom!” was held on October 20th & 21st at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The 2004 Fall Conference “Blueprints for Building Success in Student Affairs” was held on October 13th & 15th at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.