ACCTA 2026 Annual Conference
September 26-29, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Hotel Nikko San Francisco, CA
ACCTA 2026 Annual Conference:
Community, Care, and Compassion: Mirror to Learning, Growth, and Resilience
Registration
Click here to register.
Registration rate:
$750 through September 4, 2026
$800 after September 4, 2026
Cancellation policy:
100% refund through September 11, 2026
50% refund September 12-17, 2026
No refunds after September 17, 2026
Schedule
Click here to view the preliminary conference schedule.
Hotel Information
Hotel Nikko
222 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 394-1111
Room Rate
$229 a night plus 14.22% room tax and 3.5% TID tax
Reservation Link
August 31, 2026 Cutoff Date
Transportation Information Here
Call for Programs
Please click on the following links for more information, details, and instructions for submitting a proposal.
- ACCTA 2026 Call for program proposals – information about submitting a proposal (who, what, when)
- 2026-Program Proposal form – this is what you submit as your proposal, and will step you through the including the necessary information for compliance with APA CE criteria
- ACCTA CE Requirements – provides specific information about APA CE requirements for programs – you are asked to review this
Please email your proposal materials to Patrick Galligan ([email protected])
Extended Program Submission Deadline: Friday, June 19. (if you need more time, please communicate with us)
Group Dinners
- In past conferences, an ACCTA tradition has been to coordinate group dinners for those who want to dine together. This is a great opportunity for new and returning members to connect with each other and get out of the hotel together.
- We encourage ACCTA members who are interested in coordinating a group dinner on Sunday 9/27 to do so and indicate on the below linked Google Doc that they have made a reservation. Members who are interested in claiming a spot at that reservation can add themselves to the list for a specific dinner once a restaurant name and reservation size has been added by the coordinator of that group dinner.
- A few members of the host committee will be in the lobby at 6:00pm to welcome and connect members for dinner plans.
- Group Dinner Sign Up Sheet
- *Please check this sign up sheet again as the conference gets closer as currently there are no reservations made, but individuals may update it as they make reservations for group dinners.
Excursions
Now is your chance to sign up for one of the excursions on September 28th. Below is information about each and links to sign-up sheets for each excursion. Please note that tickets for Excursion 1 (Castro Walking Tour) and Excursion 2 (Alcatraz Day Tour) will be purchased as a group ahead of time. Tickets are limited to 30 spots for each excursion, and the deadline to sign up is August 20th. Payment information will be emailed to you directly from Keith Magnus.
For Excursion 3 (Asian Art Museum), there is no limit and no need to pre-purchase your ticket. Those interested in attending Excursion 3 will meet in the hotel lobby at 2:15pm.
1. Cruisin’ the Castro Walking Tour
Sign-Up Sheet for Castro Walking Tour
A 2-hour tour of the many historical sites that entail the past, present, and future LGBTQ civil rights in America. Discover how San Francisco's Gold Rush in 1849 created the city's first sexual and gender diverse community. And how World War II, the Summer of Love, civil rights leader Harvey Milk, and the AIDS epidemic created the heart and soul of the LGBTQ community.
Learn about the creation of the Rainbow Flag and how Castro became known as the "Gay Mecca" of the world. Walk along today's amazing Rainbow Honor Walk, bronze sidewalk plaques honoring famous LGBTQ people who have made significant worldwide contributions in history. Come cruise the Castro and journey into this incredible community striving to make positive social changes!
Details:
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 2pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $35 per person, limited to 30 people
Location: Meet at the Rainbow Flagpole Landmark at the corner of Castro & Market Streets near 400 Castro Street.
2. Alcatraz Day Tour
Sign-Up Sheet for Alcatraz Day Tour
Now is your chance to explore Alcatraz Island and visit the world-renowned Cellhouse. In partnership with the National Park Service, Alcatraz City Cruises is the only authorized official provider with exclusive ferry services to Alcatraz Island. Step back in time during the Alcatraz Island Day Tour and experience the legendary Island that has been a Civil War fort, a military prison, and one of the most notorious Federal penitentiaries in US history.
- Round-trip ferry service to Alcatraz Island admission to the Alcatraz Cellhouse
- The award-winning “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" (Cellhouse Audio Tour)
- Explore the windswept island and learn about its layered history through outdoor interpretive signs, a Discovery Guide island map, and exhibits.
- Access to the New Industries Building, which includes a fascinating exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the influential Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes
- View political messaging left by Indians of All Tribes during the 1969 Occupation
- Admission to a new permanent exhibit “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States."
Details:
Date: September 28th
Time: 2:45pm ferry boarding (arrive at Alcatraz Landing Pier 33 by 2:15pm)
Duration: approximately 3 hours
Cost: $47.95 per person, limited to 30 people
Location: Alcatraz Landing Pier 33
Additional Info:
- Coolers and packages are not allowed onboard our vessels or Alcatraz Island. Due to security and safety concerns, Alcatraz City Cruises cannot store any oversized bags/luggage/coolers etc. Only standard size backpacks are allowed (17 in. height x 10 in width x 9 in. depth). Backpacks and any other large items exceeding these measurements will not be allowed onboard our vessels or Alcatraz Island.
- Eating and Drinking is not allowed at Pier 33.
- Eating and Drinking is allowed onboard our vessels and at the dock of Alcatraz only.
- Food can be purchased from our snack bar onboard our vessels.
Accessibility:
- Pre-boarding on the ferry for guests with mobility issues is also offered. Please inquire with a guest service agent if anyone in the group needs to pre-board. S.E.A.T. (Sustainable Easy Access Transport) is available for those with mobility needs on Alcatraz Island on a first-come first-served basis
- Wheelchairs are not available for rent at the Pier 33 landing or on Alcatraz Island.
3. Asian Art Museum
Sign-Up Sheet for Asian Art Museum
The is a premier institution in the Civic Center area dedicated to over 6,000 years of Asian art and culture, housing a collection of more than 18,000 works. It features treasures from across the continent, ranging from ancient bronzes and ceramics to contemporary, groundbreaking multimedia installations.
Details:
■ Open Friday-Monday 10am-5pm
■ Cost: $20 per person. Purchase your ticket in-person that day or online in advance
■ Meet in the hotel lobby at 2:15pm.
■ Distance from hotel: 15 min walk or 7 min drive
■ Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, trained guide and service animals, guest admission for one person accompanying a visitor with special needs
There is no attendee limit and no need to pre-purchase your ticket. Those interested in attending Excursion 3 will meet in the hotel lobby at 2:15pm to coordinate walking or ride shares to the museum. You can purchase your own ticket online or in person that day.
Travel Information
○ For information on getting to the hotel from the airports or train stations and some guidance on using public transportation, please see this document: Transportation Information
The Conference Host Committee is still finalizing our list of build your own excursions/other activities to do in the area and a restaurant list. We hope to send that out in the next few business days and will get it to you as soon as we can.
Thanks! Can’t wait to see all of you in Cali!
Estrella, Kasey, Mary, Kusha, Amy, Quintin, Richard, Vanessa, and Minji
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