SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
"The City by the Sea"
Where Coast and Community Meet
Professional Development Workshops: September 14
ACLCA Conference: September 15-17
STUDENTS AND ACADEMIA AT ACLCA 2026
ACLCA 2026 brings students, faculty, and university research groups into the center of the national LCA community. Whether you’re presenting research, exploring career paths, or building academic partnerships, the conference offers an accessible, high-value experience designed for the next generation of LCA professionals.
Join us in San Diego to learn, present, connect, and advance your path in the field.
STUDENT
POSTERS
Showcase your research to practitioners, agencies, and academic peers
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 15
STUDENT
VOLUNTEERS
(Receive Complimentary Registration if Selected)
A limited number of volunteer roles are available. Volunteers support registration, session hosting, and attendee navigation while gaining exposure to the full conference.
Prerequisites Include:
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 31
STUDENT
REGISTRATION
Discounted student pricing makes ACLCA 2026 accessible while providing full participation in conference events.
Student Rate: $895
Ticket Includes:
STUDENT
FLASH TALKS
A fast-paced 3-minute spotlight session for selected students. Present your work, strengthen communication skills, and gain visibility from practitioners, faculty, and agencies.
CAREER
CONNECTIONS
HOUR
An informal drop-in event where students can meet consultants, practitioners, and organizations hiring LCA talent. Explore career pathways and ask questions directly to professionals across the field.
ACADEMIC
SHOWCASE
Highlight your university’s leadership in LCA. The Academic Showcase Wall features institutions contributing to LCA research, innovation, and education—giving visibility to programs, research groups, and student work viewed by attendees from industry, government, and academia.
Each participating institution may feature a program overview, research highlights, faculty or student profiles, and QR-linked materials both at the conference and on the digital conference platform. Faculty and program leads are also invited to join the Academic Connections Hour to meet attendees, discuss research, and explore collaboration opportunities.
Showcase Fee: $300
STUDENTS
UNIVERSITIES & FACULTY
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 Dinner.
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 Dinner.
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
