# Business Management Institute

- Dates: 2 August 2026 to 6 August 2026
- Location: University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, United States
- Organiser: Western Association of College and University Business Officers
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The 2026 Business Management Institute is a multi-day event offering courses on higher education business administration, current issues, practical solutions, and personal development. It is designed for professionals in higher education to gain broader perspectives, develop skills, and build professional relationships.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.wacubo.org/2026-business-management-institute)
- [Registration](https://wacubo.memberclicks.net/2026bmi)
- [Agenda](https://www.wacubo.org/2026-bmi-schedule)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Amber Blakeslee, Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget Analysis & Planning, UC Santa Cruz
- Dr. Angie Paccione, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Higher Education
- Jamie Moraga, CEO, Franklin Revere LLC

## Sponsors and partners

- Wipfli

## Where to stay

- **Spanish Garden Inn**: 350 m from the venue, 15 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
- **Kimpton Canary Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, 31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.canarysantabarbara.com/)
  - Phone: +1 805-884-0300
- **Drift Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, 524 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sbadh-drift-santa-barbara-a-member-of-design-hotels/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-855-721-2658
- **Hotel Santa Barbara**: 400 m from the venue, 533 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelsantabarbara.com/)
  - Phone: +1-805-957-9300
- **Hotel Virginia**: 560 m from the venue, 17 West Haley Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sbasbup-hotel-virginia-santa-barbara/)
  - Phone: +1-805-963-9757
- **Moxy Santa Barbara**: 840 m from the venue, 12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sbaox-moxy-santa-barbara/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-805-845-1000
- **De La Vina Inn**: 1.0 km from the venue, 1323 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.delavinainn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-805-774-1463
- **Riviera Beach House**: 1.0 km from the venue, 121 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.rivierabeachhouse.com/)
  - Phone: +1 805-966-6586

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