June 3 & 4, 2026 AZACTA Conference
Stronger Standards: Brighter Futures
Empowering Success, One Test at a Time!
WHEN: June 3 & 4, 2026
WHERE: Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona – 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
Theme: Stronger Standards: Brighter Futures
Slogan: Empowering Success, One Test at a Time!
Conference Fee: $100 per person
Register and Pay Here
Day 1, Wednesday, June 3, 2026
| Time | Session | Presenter Names and Details | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Welcome | MCC leadership, Keynote address by AZACTA President, Officers, and Board Introductions | LB300 |
| 12:30 pm – 12:40 pm | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 12:40 pm – 1:20 pm | Sophia Learning (Bronze Sponsor) | Patrick Emmons | LB300 |
| 1:20 pm – 1:30 pm | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Arizona Adult Education-High School Equivalency Support Services | JoLaunda Rodriguez and Jennifer Lombardo | LB300 |
| 3:00 pm – 3:10 pm | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 3:10 pm – 3:40 pm | RegisterBlast Part 1 (Gold Sponsor) | Teri Moore & Michele Pratt | LB300 |
| 3:40 pm – 3:50 pm | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 3:50 pm – 4:35 pm | From Policy to Practice: Making FERPA and ID Verification Real in the Testing Center | Heather Gijanto, Cochise College | LB300 |
| 4:35 pm – 4:45 pm | Wrap-Up | AZACTA President | LB300 |
| 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm | Networking Dinner (Optional): Join us for an informal networking event where you can connect with fellow attendees, with conference sponsors, and conference presenters. | None: (Casual Networking) | TBA |
| Agenda subject to change | |||
Day 2, Thursday, June 4, 2026
| Time | Session | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am – 8:45 am | Welcome/Business Meeting (includes announcement of new Officers) | AZACTA President | LB300 |
| 8:45 am – 8:55 am | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 8:55 am – 9:25 am | RegisterBlast Part 2 (Gold Sponsor) | Teri Moore & Michele Pratt | LB300 |
| 9:25 am – 9:35 am | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 9:35 am – 10:20 am | Unlock the Future: Data as Your Strategic Asset | Dr. Ibrahim Naim, Glendale Community College | LB300 |
| 10:20 am – 10:30 am | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 10:30 am – 11:15 am | ElSevier (Silver Sponsor) | Jodi Orm | LB300 |
| 11:15 am – 11:25 am | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 11:25 am – 11:40 am | Kurzweil Updates | Shaughn Nelson | LB300 |
| 11:40 am – 12:10 pm | Tour of MCC Testing Center | TBA | TBA |
| 12:10 pm – 12:20 pm | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 12:20 pm – 12:35 pm | Awards/Closing | AZACTA President | LB300 |
| 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Networking Lunch (Optional): Join us for an informal networking event where you can connect with fellow attendees, with conference sponsors, and conference presenters. | None: (Casual Networking) | TBA |
| Agenda subject to change | |||