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Registration is OPEN NOW for our 2026 Spring Conference in Williamsburg!

 

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Want to Look Back on Your Favorite Sessions?
Check this Page for Presentation and Handout Uploads from the Spring Conference.


Leading Through Technology: Leveraging the VAGP Website for Influence and Collaboration

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Join us in historic Williamsburg for four days of education, networking, and fun!


March 22-25, 2026

DoubleTree Hotel Williamsburg
50 Kingsmill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185


VAGP Attendee Room Booking Link:
https://group.doubletree.com/k32xur

 



VAGP Vendor Room Booking Link:
https://group.doubletree.com/3x74vs

 



Conference Schedule

(Schedule is subject to change)



UPPCC, VCO, VCA Total Hours: 13 Contact Hours may be earned for attending the VAGP Spring Conference
(Please contact organizations not listed above for their current recertification guidelines)

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This year we are partnering with Williamsburg House of Mercy and Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools to collect backpacks and other school supplies for the local community.


You can get involved by shopping their Amazon Store, which will donate school supplies to the kids who need it most.


Click Here to Shop

Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Conference Weekend Activity

Arriving early for the VAGP Spring Conference? Consider spending Sunday, March 22 exploring one of Williamsburg’s most popular attractions—Busch Gardens Williamsburg. With thrilling rides, great food, and beautiful scenery, it’s a fun way to kick off your conference week.

Conference attendees have several options for purchasing discounted Busch Gardens tickets:

1.) You can purchase tickets at the hotel’s front desk upon arrival
2.) Pre-purchase tickets online through the Busch Gardens Website 
3.) Pre-purchase tickets online through sites like Groupon

If you’re in town early, take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy everything Williamsburg has to offer before the conference begins!





Meet the Speakers!


Click below to learn more about each of our speakers presenting at the 2026 Spring Conference

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MaryJo Burchard
MaryJo Burchard

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Kaitlyn Thomas
Kaitlyn Thomas

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Stephanie Gale
Stephanie Gale

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Bobby DeWolf
Bobby DeWolf

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Ashley Nielson
Ashley Nielson

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Greg Scearce
Greg Scearce

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Jimmy MacKenzie
Jimmy MacKenzie

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Megan Montgomery
Megan Montgomery

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Audrey Macklin
Audrey Macklin

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Laura Sellers
Laura Sellers

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Tyler McCall
Tyler McCall

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Oscar Knott
Oscar Knott

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Rashard J. Wright
Rashard J. Wright

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Beth Harrison
Beth Harrison


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Meet our Conference Advisory Committee
Meet our Conference Advisory Committee

The Conference Advisory Committee (CAC) is responsible for providing input, coordination and oversight to the conference hosts in overall conference planning, the CAC ensures continuity and quality of program content.


Questions? Email us at conferences@vagp.us


COMMITTEE MEMBERS:


Stephanie Suter, Co-Chair

✉ stephanie.suter@lynchburgva.gov


Kari Claycomb, Co-Chair

✉ KClaycomb@vbgov.com


John Tigert

Francisco Barros

Tiffany Gilbert

Chad Galusha 

Will Ruberry

Matthew Easley

Cassandra Smith

Lori White

Richard Budaji

Kelly Pittman

Carrie Cook

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