WAA OAK 2026: The First Round(s)

Connect on a personal level with other conference attendees on August 11 and August 13.

Registration available in Conference Time Email Newsletters as well as in your WAA OAK 2026 Registration Confirmation email!

WAA OAK 2026: Before The Circle

Connect with your colleagues before the Conference kicks off around our three thematic circles all at 11am PT:

• Beyond the Circle | Tuesday, July 7

• Youth & Family | Wednesday, July 8

• Arts & Entertainment | Thursday, July 9

WAA OAK 2026: Programming Reveal

Find out all about the 12 showcases, 9 pitches, and the full professional development program at this year’s conference!

Applications are NOW OPEN for Discovery and Peer Learning

Applications are NOW OPEN for WAA OAK 2026!

We're doing what the performing arts community does best: gathering close, sharing resources, and building collective solutions together. Whether you're an artist ready to showcase your work, a producer wanting to provide more opportunities onsite, or an industry professional with insights to share, this is your moment!

6-10:30pm, September 2 at The Novo

7:30-10:30pm, September 3 at USC

7-10pm, September 4 at Grand Performances

TICKETS: $95 members, $295 nonmembers

6-10:30pm, September 2 at The Novo

7:30-10:30pm, September 3 at USC

7-10pm, September 4 at Grand Performances

Register by August 22