Cultivating Communities - WLA 2026 Conference

Preconference Sessions — Thursday, April 16

Kick off your conference experience with in‑depth, hands‑on learning! Two preconference sessions are available this year, offering both full‑day and afternoon options. These sessions can be added during registration—simply navigate to the Add On Events section on the second page of the conference registration form to make your selection.

Full‑Day Preconference

Tabletop Role‑Playing Game Showcase
Presenter: Claire Imamura
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (7.5 hours)
Pricing: Free to all

Immerse yourself in a full day of tabletop role‑playing game exploration, ideas, and practical applications for your community or organization.

Afternoon Preconference

“Yes, let's do this!” and “Ugh, no. Do I have to?”: Creating GenAI Literacy Programs for Your Community

Presenter: Stacey Wedlake
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3 hours)
Pricing:

  • $85 — Members
  • $130 — Nonmembers

Join an engaging session on developing effective and accessible GenAI literacy programming for your community—whether they’re enthusiastic or hesitant about new technologies.

How to Register:

Both preconference sessions are available as Add-On Events within the conference registration form. After starting your registration, go to page two and select the session(s) you’d like to attend.

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