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The 2024 WFAA Conference will be held in Spokane Valley, WA!

October 16-18, 2024
Mirabeau Park Hotel & Conference Center
1100 N Sullivan Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99037

HOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION (New Update!)

Please use the link below to book your Mirabeau Park Hotel & Conference Center hotel rooms at the discounted conference rate of $127/night, plus tax (no additional code is needed). The group rate dates include up to 2 days before and 2 days after the conference. The last day to book at the discounted rate will be September 6. 

Click Here to Book Online! 

If you prefer to book your hotel room over the phone, please call 509-924-9000 and mention the group reservation number 3501.

2024 WFAA AWARD NOMINATIONS - NOW OPEN (New Update!)

To recognize the outstanding contributions of our colleagues, we invite you to submit nominations for this year's WFAA awards. It's been several years since WFAA celebrated the dedication and outstanding performance of WFAA members and we look forward to acknowledging members of our community for their outstanding achievements.

There are currently four awards open for nomination: The Marianne Deeken New Professional Scholarship, Tim Henning Rookie of the Year, Unsung Hero Award, and Distinguished Service Award. Please see the Awards page for descriptions of each award.

Please submit the WFAA Awards - Nomination Form by August 23, 2024. The Awards and Recognition Committee will review nominations and winners will be announced at the WFAA Conference!

Conference registration fees listed below are only for admission to the conference and do not include or guarantee hotel accommodations. Prices below do not include the annual individual or institutional WFAA membership fees for new or renewing members.

• Current WFAA Members (including members who have institutional pricing): $225/attendee
• Current WFAA Members Selected to Present a Breakout Session: $150/presenter
• Non-Members Not Seeking WFAA Membership: $270/attendee
• 2023-24 Sponsor/Vendor Members: $675 (Price includes one $225 individual conference registration plus a $450 vendor table fee. If more than one person will be attending the conference, additional individual conference registration fees are required.) 

Conference registration, a tentative schedule of sessions, and other details will be coming soon!

Past Conferences

2023 Annual Conference

2022 Annual Conference

2021 Annual Conference

2019 Annual Conference

2018 Annual Conference

2017 Annual Conference