Calling all educators, college access professionals, evaluators, and student success leaders! GEAR UP West 2026 is heading to California for three days of collaboration, innovation, and impact.

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 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.