Four microgrants are available through a generous conference sponsors, Minnesota Les Dames d’Escoffier and the Healing Soils Foundation. The microgrants cover the cost of the conference registration plus a hotel room at the conference hotel for the night before. To find out more on how to apply, follow this link: https://lesdamesmn.org/wag-grant/ and apply by January 4, 2026 to be considered.
Adult one-day conference Feb 3: $95
Pre-session Feb 2 only: $25
Adult one-day conference + pre-session Feb 2-3: $120
Student one-day conference (Feb 3) - must show student ID at conference check-in: $75
Student one-day conference + pre-session (Feb 2-3): $90
Adult one-day conference Feb 3: $125
Pre-session Feb 2 only: $30
Adult one-day conference + pre-session Feb 2-3: $155
Student one-day conference (Feb 3) - must show student ID at conference check-in: $75
Student one-day conference + pre-session (Feb 2-3): $95
Cancellations must be requested by Tuesday, January 20 at noon. All cancellations will incur a $30 administration fee.
Cancellation requests received on or after January 20 at noon are not available for a refund.
To request a cancellation, send an email with all pertinent details to the Extension registration team at ext-reg@umn.edu.
If you cannot attend the conference you may send a substitute – please let us know in advance who will enjoy the conference in your stead. Substitutions must be submitted via email to Elaine Hardy, wagne079@umn.edu
All attendees are welcome to participate regardless of race, gender, or any other protected status. For University of Minnesota’s notice of nondiscrimination, click here.