HECA 2026 Conference
Organized by HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association)
The Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) Conference is the premier event for professional independent educational consultants (IECs) dedicated to guiding stude...
- Dates
- Jun 15-17, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Deadline
- May 15, 2026
- Attendees
- 250
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About this conference
The Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) Conference is the premier event for professional independent educational consultants (IECs) dedicated to guiding students through the college admissions process. The conference features professional development sessions, keynote speakers like Brennan Barnard, an exhibitor fair, college fair, college tours, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities. It also includes an opening reception, a closing reception, and a conversation with Northwestern and the University of Chicago. HECA is partnering with After School Matters, a non-profit organization in Chicago, to support teens in the college discovery and application process.
Sponsorship options
Various sponsorship packages are available, including opportunities for Opening and Appreciation Receptions, Meals, Refreshment Stations, College Fair, App Splash Page, Conference Totes, Bag Swag, and College Tour Bus sponsorships. Specific investments range from $1,000 to $10,000. Sponsors receive benefits such as brand visibility, direct engagement with IECs, targeted marketing, networking, and priority access.
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