AI Virtual Forum 2026: AI and the Future of College Admission

Recorded Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.

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: Secondary and postsecondary college admission counseling professionals.
• Format: Video recordings.
• Cost: $90 for NACAC members, $180 for nonmembers.
• Estimated completion time: 3 hours
  • Participants have six months to access the forum recordings in NACAC Learn.
• Upon completion: 2.5 continuing education credit hours and a completion certificate.

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: Once you have registered for the virtual forum, you will be able to access the recorded sessions in NACAC Learn.

Main presenters

• Juan Espinoza – Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Virginia Tech
• Scott Kominkiewicz – Associate Director of College Counseling, 'Iolani School
• Ben Neely – Chief AI Officer, Revolution Prep
• Chris Rodriguez – Associate Director of College Counseling, The Lovett School

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 to access the recordings using the button below.

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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 [email protected]. For questions about the event, please email [email protected].

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5242. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NACAC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.