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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! We hope you will mark your calendars for our 50th Anniversary and celebrate BIG with ACCCA!
In 2026, we proudly celebrate a milestone 50 years in the making — the 50th Annual ACCCA Conference.
For five decades, our annual conference has brought together professionals, pioneers, and changemakers to learn, connect, and grow. This year, under the theme Honoring Our Journey | Igniting Our Future, we’ll reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate who we are today, and look ahead to all we can become — together.
Bookmark this page and mark your calendars for the key dates!
KEY DATES
Call for Proposals: 9/10/2025-10/24/2025
Sponsorships: 10/13/2025-1/26/2026
Registration: 10/8/2025-2/9/2026
Please note, these open and close dates are approximate and subject
to change.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Westin-Long Beach
333 East Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA 90802
Hotel Reservation Link: Book your group rate for the ACCCA 2026 Conference
Cut-off Date: 1/26/26
Reservations must be made by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026 in order to secure the group rate. We encourage reservations at your earliest convenience in order to ensure room availability.
Group Room Rate:
Room Rate: $259 plus taxes and fees
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 16.195%) in effect at the time of check-out.
MEET THE CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM
Andy MacNeill
Dean of Arts, Humanities, Communications,
& Telecommunications
San Diego City College
Kiersten Elliott
Dean of Community & Academic Relations
Santa Monica College
Jessica Enders
Interim Dean, Applied Sciences & Business/ Director of Education Centers
College of the Desert
Pilar Huffman
Director of Professional Development
Compton College
