SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
"The City by the Sea"
Where Coast and Community Meet
Professional Development Workshops: September 14
ACLCA Conference: September 15-17
Immerse yourself in the world of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and life cycle thinking, as you join forces with leading global sustainability professionals and LCA experts. Featuring a diverse lineup of programming, interactive discussions, and networking events, the ACLCA 2026 Conference is your platform to explore, share, and acquire the tools and insights needed to drive real change.
Pre-Conference Professional Development Workshops
Start your experience with a dedicated day of hands-on learning. Monday workshops offer focused technical training on key LCA topics and methods, with a refreshed format featuring fewer, higher-quality sessions. Final topics will be announced soon—plan to arrive early for this concentrated skill-building opportunity.
Plenary Sessions
Hear from leading voices across the LCA community. Plenary talks bring forward important ideas, perspectives, and directions for the field—setting the tone for the conversations and learning that follow throughout the week.
Challenge Sessions
Explore the toughest questions in LCA through fast-paced, expert-led discussions on emerging methods, complex issues, and hot topics. These sessions connect you directly with practitioners who are shaping how LCA evolves—giving you practical direction and actionable insight.
Technical Sessions
Dive into detailed presentations on current research, applied studies, and methodological developments. Each session includes time for direct discussion with presenters, helping you translate insights into your own work.
Special Sessions
Experience interactive formats that go beyond traditional talks—including expert panels, rapid presentations, demonstrations, and deep-dive discussions. These sessions are designed to surface new ideas and support real knowledge exchange.
Poster Presentations
Explore research, tools, case studies, and emerging ideas through visual presentations. Engage one-on-one with presenters to discuss methods, findings, and applications at your own pace.
LCA Institute
A standalone, structured learning program running alongside ACLCA 2026. The LCA Institute offers focused, expert-led training designed to build strong LCA fundamentals through clear instruction and applied learning. While the curriculum is distinct from the main conference, participants benefit from being immersed in the broader ACLCA community.
Experiences
Take advantage of time in San Diego with organized activities and curated local options designed to support informal networking and community building. Whether you join a group event or explore the neighborhood on your own, these experiences offer additional ways to connect with peers and deepen your engagement.
Networking
Connect with colleagues, speakers, sponsors, and collaborators throughout the week. From session discussions to informal meetups—plus the Welcome Reception and Awards Reception—ACLCA 2026 offers multiple touchpoints to build meaningful, ongoing professional relationships.
3-Day
Conference Pass:
Includes access to all sessions including the LCA Institute. Breakfast and Lunch, Networking Events, Welcome Reception, and the ACLCA Awards Reception.
EARLY BIRD THROUGH JUNE 28
ACLCA Member: $1,325
Non-Member: $1,425
Government: $1,025
Academia: $1,025
Student: $825
Single-Day
Conference Pass:
Includes access to all sessions & networking events on the day selected, plus Breakfast and Lunch.
EARLY BIRD THROUGH JUNE 28
Tuesday 9/15: $750
Wednesday 9/16: $750
Thursday 9/17: $750
LCA Institute
Pass
Includes access to all sessions in the LCA Institute ONLY. Breakfast and Lunch, Networking Events, Welcome Reception, and the ACLCA Awards Reception.
EARLY BIRD THROUGH JUNE 28
$1,325
Pre-Conference Workshops:
Single day-pass for pre-conference workshops. Held on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Access to All Workshops + Recordings:
$975
1.5-Hour Workshop: $275
3-Hour Workshop: $550
This is the most well-designed and operated conference that I've ever attended. Fantastic job with enabling such a high degree of engagement and interaction.
- C. Pierce, (Eastman)
The challenge sessions are great. I like that the sessions had a similar theme. It really helped connect the dots and hit the message home.
- Megann Head (Nike)
The level of conversation in the networking sessions is fantastic. I wish they would be longer. When this passionate group of people start solving problems, the conversations must go on.
- Luke Monhollon (SciSpace)
3-Day
Conference Pass:
Includes access to all sessions, including the LCA Institute track plus
daily lunch and coffee breaks, networking events, Welcome Reception, and the ACLCA Awards Reception.
EARLY BIRD THROUGH JULY 10
ACLCA Member: $1,325
Non-Member: $1,425
Government: $1,025
Academia: $1,025
Student: $825
Single-Day
Conference Pass:
Includes access to all sessions & networking events on the day selected, plus daily lunch and coffee breaks.
EARLY BIRD THROUGH JULY 10
Tuesday 9/15: $750
Wednesday 9/16: $750
Thursday 9/17: $750
LCA Institute
Pass
Includes access to all sessions in the LCA Institute ONLY plus
daily lunch and coffee breaks, networking events, Welcome Reception, and the ACLCA Awards Reception.
EARLY BIRD THROUGH JULY 10
$1,325
Pre-Conference Workshops:
Single day-pass for pre-conference workshops. Held on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Access to All Workshops + Recordings:
$975
1.5-Hour Workshop: $275
3-Hour Workshop: $550
