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Registration
Online registration for the 2026 Annual Education Conference "Shifting Sands, Steady Voices" will open in September 2025!
The program is in development but typically includes a 2-day registration:
- Attendance to workshops, breakout sessions and poster presentations
- 5 Meals: Friday breakfast, Friday lunch, Friday Dinner Reception and Celebration, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch
- Coffee/tea on both days
Conference Venue & Accommodations
This year's conference venue is the Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF, 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94158. CHIA is excited to have arranged discounted hotel block room rates at the LUMA Hotel. Rooms must be booked by February 3rd, 2026 LUMA Hotel San Francisco - CHIA Room Block Booking Link
Program
The 26th Annual Educational Conference will feature an exciting lineup of presenters from across the country! This will include interactive workshops, breakout sessions, poster presentations, dedicated time to visit exhibitors, a networking reception, and the CHIA awards ceremony. Details coming soon!
CEUs
CHIA will apply for continuing education credits from the following accrediting bodies:
- ATA
- CCHI
- IMIA/NBCMI
- RID
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Exciting opportunities are available to promote your organization and meet attendees. Look out for our Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus coming soon!
Contact conference@chiaonline.org
Awards
Please click on the links below to nominate an interpreter or interpreting trainer who is an exemplary professional worthy of recognition!
Nominations are due by January 30, 2026. Recipients are chosen by the CHIA board. They receive a plaque and recognition at the conference.Attire
Whilst CHIA does not impose a dress code, most attendees choose "business casual" for this event. We recommend comfortable shoes for moving from one session to another.
Did you know that we have CHIA t-shirts, hoodies and more available? Check out our merch!
ADA Accommodations
Requests for a disability accommodation for conference participation can be made upon registration. Note that the Mission Bay Conference Center or LUMA hotel should be notified separately of any necessary accommodation.
Special Meal Considerations
Special meal needs may be indicated during conference registration. CHIA will communicate these requests to the venue. While not all venues have Kosher kitchens, CHIA will make every effort to provide appropriate dietary options
Useful Links
- Reserve your accommodations
- Plan your travel to San Francisco
- Register for the conference - coming soon!
- Review the conference program
- Become a sponsor or exhibitor - coming soon!
- Buy CHIA merch
- Email the CHIA Conference Chair
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