SEACAA Conference

Momentum in Motion: Elevating Community Action

Name: 2026 SEACAA Annual Conference — Momentum in Motion: Elevating Community Action
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-10-16
Location: Wild Dunes Resort — Charleston's Island Resort

Community Action is not standing still — we are moving forward with purpose, innovation, and impact. The 2026 SEACAA Conference, Momentum in Motion: Elevating Community Action, is a call to lead boldly, strengthen systems, and advance the work that transforms communities across the Southeast.

October 13–16, 2026

Wild Dunes Resort — Charleston's Island Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina

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About the conference

Three days of learning, networking, and collaboration

This dynamic three-day event brings together executive directors, board members, business managers, project managers, and frontline team members for a powerful experience of learning, networking, and collaboration — set against the coastal backdrop of Isle of Palms.

Inspiring keynote presentations from thought leaders and advocates
Panel discussions addressing regional trends and policy updates
Interactive workshops on professional development, marketing and branding, and advocacy strategies
Practical solutions, innovative tools, and collaborative partnerships for executive directors, board leaders, HR professionals, finance teams, weatherization experts, and frontline staff

Participating SEACAA states: Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Kentucky · Mississippi · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee.

Keynote

Featured keynote speaker

Leadership, lived experience, and a message designed to move people forward.

2026 Keynote

Speaker · Executive · Author

Jada Grandy-Mock, MBA

Motivational Speaker · Financial Services Executive · Author

A dynamic motivational speaker, financial services executive, and author known for empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. With over two decades of leadership experience in financial services, she has driven transformative strategies that advance economic opportunity, diversity, and community impact. Her book, Success Is In Your Reach, inspires audiences to embrace their purpose, pursue excellence, and lead with authenticity.

Success Is In Your Reach book by Jada S. Grandy-Mock — Featured bookSuccess Is In Your ReachBy Jada S. Grandy-Mock

Friendly competition

SEACAA State Attendance Showdown

Each SEACAA state is challenged to bring at least 125 attendees to the 2026 Annual Conference.

What's at stake

Recognition awards during the conference
Exclusive group photo opportunity
State-themed hospitality suite

Early Bird registration ends June 5, 2026 — rally your team and represent Alabama with pride.

Smiling group of Community Action delegates wearing matching SEACAA-branded polos, hoodies and vests at the conference — Alabama's delegation shows up in team colors

Hotel & lodging

Wild Dunes Resort — Charleston's Island Resort

5757 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451

$525.00 per night

Last day to book: Monday, September 22, 2026

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Speakers, sessions and conference highlights

A look at the SEACAA conference experience: mainstage keynotes, policy panels, hands-on workshops, state delegation networking and the annual awards celebration.