Midwest HALO Encuentro
Join us for the 20th Annual Midwest HALO Encuentro!
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Hispanic American Leadership Organization at Kansas State University invites you to attend the Midwest HALO Encuentro. This unique event provides an environment where students can learn about the unexpected challenges they may encounter during their collegiate years and how others before them have overcome those challenges to attain their educational goals. Encuentro also serves as an educational tool that supports Latino student identity development.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 HALO Encuentro Conference is now open!
High school groups and community college groups interested in attending must complete and submit the official Qualtrics registration form to be considered for participation.
Register your school here:
Please note that completing the Qualtrics registration form is required. If your school does not complete and submit the form, your group will not be considered for participation.
Submitting the form does not guarantee acceptance. Space may be limited, and schools will receive a confirmation email if their group is accepted to attend.
This is a free conference for accepted schools. Student Belonging will provide the speakers and lunch for participants.
Student Belonging will not provide transportation for this event. Schools are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from campus.
Conference Schedule
| *schedule subject to change. | |
| Time | Agenda Item |
| 8:30-9:30 am | Arrive on campus; Browsing Fair |
| 9:30-9:40 am | Welcome |
| 9:40-9:45 am | Introduction of Keynote Speaker |
| 9:45-10:30 am | Keynote Address |
| 10:30-10:40 am | Transition to Breakout Sessions |
| 10:40-11:25 am | Breakout Session One |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Breakout Session Two |
| 12:15-1:30 pm | Lunch + Entertainment |
| 1:30-2:00 pm | Closing Remarks and Surveys |
| 2:00-3:00 pm | Campus Tour (Optional) |
TBD
2026 Keynote Speaker: TBD
Biography:
Parking, Hotel, and Transportation
Student Belonging will not provide parking passes, hotel accommodations, or transportation for this event.
Schools are responsible for arranging their own parking, lodging, and transportation to and from campus.
Contact
Please direct any questions you might have to our Program Administrator, Ana Guanes at anaguanes@k-state.edu.
Thank you to our sponsors: Koch Industries, Cargill, K-State HALO, K-State Office of Recruitment and Admissions.
Connect with K-State Halo!
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Please note that photos may be taken throughout the day that may be used by Kansas State University. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.