Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 | 1:45-5:15 p.m. ET

Join industry experts as they discuss the rapidly evolving impacts of artificial intelligence on college admission and learn about emerging AI tools that can enhance your work.

The basics:

  • Intended audience: All college admission counseling professionals, including admission officers, school and college counselors, IECs, CBO professionals, and more.
  • Format: Live on Zoom.
  • Cost: $90 for NACAC members, $180 for nonmembers.
    • A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants registering together.
  • Estimated completion time: 3.5 hours.
    • Participants have six months to access the forum recordings in NACAC Learn.
  • Upon completion: A completion certificate.

Forum description: 

As AI continues to impact the college admission process, NACAC is bringing together a group of field experts and innovative AI vendors to present the association’s second annual AI virtual forum.

The main presentation, “AI and the Future of College Admission,” will examine the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in the college admission counseling ecosystem, offering practical insights for admission officers, school and college counselors, IECs, CBO professionals, and anyone else who supports the field. Participants will explore how AI is being leveraged across key stages of the process, including college counseling, student search and outreach, application review, and more. Through real-world examples and facilitated discussion, this virtual forum will highlight opportunities to improve efficiency, personalization, and access, while also addressing risks related to bias, transparency, ethics, and equity.

In addition to the expert-led discussions and real-world case studies, attendees will experience live vendor demonstrations showcasing emerging AI-powered tools and solutions designed specifically for the college counseling and admission professions. These demonstrations will highlight practical applications to improve efficiency, personalization, and access.

PLEASE NOTE: This virtual forum will take place on Zoom. Once you have registered for the virtual forum, you will be able to join the Zoom session from your NACAC Learn account.

Presenters:

Juan Espinoza
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Virginia Tech (VA)

Scott Kominkiewicz
Associate Director of College Counseling
Lolani School (HI)

Ben Neely
Chief Academic & Innovation Officer
Revolution Prep

Chris Rodriguez
Associate Director of College Counseling
The Lovett School (GA)

Schedule:

Below is the current schedule for the 2026 AI virtual forum. As the tech demos are finalized, more information about each will be provided here.

Time (ET) Event
1:45-2 p.m. ET Tech demo #1 – TBD
2-3:15 p.m. ET AI and the Future of College Admission – Part 1
3:15-3:30 p.m. ET Tech demo #2 – TBD
3:30-3:45 p.m. ET Tech demo #3 – TBD
3:45-5 p.m. ET AI and the Future of College Admission – Part 2
5-5:15 p.m. ET Tech demo #4 – TBD

Cost:

  • $90 for NACAC members*
  • $180 for nonmembers

*Unsure if you are a NACAC member? You may be eligible through your school or organization’s membership. Contact customer service for more information.

A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants. If your office would qualify for this discount, contact customer service for a promo code prior to registration.

Registration:

Register for this event using the button below. Please note that registration for live virtual forums is limited.

PLEASE NOTE: All registration change requests will be subject to a $50 processing fee per person/per program. No refunds will be processed.

Questions?

For purchasing and billing questions, please email customerservice@nacacnet.org. For questions about the virtual forum, please email pd@nacacnet.org.