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The 18th Annual GEAR UP West Conference will be held October 27-29, 2024, at the Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


About the Conference

The GEAR UP West Conference is a premier event for college access and success practitioners, bringing together professionals primarily from the Western part of the United States. This collaborative regional conference provides a platform to share effective practices, innovative strategies, and fresh perspectives for supporting postsecondary education attainment and workforce readiness among low-income and historically underrepresented students. 


Register Today for the GEAR UP West Conference!

Don't miss your chance to register and attend the 2024 GEAR UP West Conference in beautiful Albuquerque, NM. At the Albuquerque Convention Center, this conference is a chance for educators, researchers, teachers, and advocates from the Western states to come together and share insights, strategies, and best practices for preparing middle and high school students for postsecondary education and career success. 

Register Today for the GEAR UP West Conference! 

This conference is managed by GEAR UP New Mexico and Washington State University Professional Education. Please send us an email if you have any questions regarding the conference agenda or registration. ProfEd@wsu.edu 

Hotel Accommodations

Secure your hotel reservations for the conference before Friday, September 27, the cut-off date. Learn more about the available conference blocks on the website's Travel & Accommodations page, or visit the reservation pages using the links below.