MEOA 42nd Annual Conference

Reclaiming the Narrative: Serving First-Gen Students, Changing Lives

Date: October 16, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST

Location: Great Wolf Lodge New England 150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Arriving on Thursday? Let’s Connect!

Join MEOA for appetizers during the Pre-Conference Social on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Great Wolf Lodge New England. Connect with colleagues, expand your network, and kick off the conference with fellow educational opportunity professionals.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join educational opportunity professionals, TRIO staff, college access practitioners, student support specialists, administrators, and advocates from across Massachusetts and New England for MEOA’s 42nd Annual Conference. This year’s theme, “Reclaiming the Narrative: Serving First-Gen Students, Changing Lives,” challenges us to celebrate the transformative impact of our work, share innovative practices, and strengthen our collective commitment to educational access, opportunity, and student success.

Registration Rates

Membership Status Early Bird Through Aug. 21, 2026 Regular Through Sept. 20, 2026 Late Registration Sept. 21 & Beyond
Member $125 $175 $250
Non-Member $175 $225 $300
Retiree, Student, or TRIO Alumnus $100 $125 $200

Membership Included

If you are a current MEOA member, you qualify for the member registration rate. Conference registration includes a full year of MEOA membership for all attendees, including a one-year renewal for current members for the 2026–2027 Membership Year (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Same-Day Registration: $300 per attendee.

Register Early & Save

We encourage attendees to register as early as possible to secure the best rate and guarantee their place at this year’s conference. Additional conference details, hotel information, sponsorship opportunities, and the conference schedule will be announced soon. For membership questions, please contact: meoaboard@gmail.com

Hotel Reservations

Attendees are encouraged to reserve their rooms as early as possible to secure the conference rate.

Reservation Phone Number: 866-678-9653
Group Block Code: 2610MEOA
Reservation Deadline: September 15, 2026