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2026 Conference Venue & Accommodations

Conference Venue

CHIA's 26th Annual Education Conference "Shifting Sands, Steady Voices" will take place on March 6-7, 2026 at the Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF located at 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94158. (Enter from Owens Street - see red location pin below). 

Mission Bay is a vibrant and historic area with plenty to see and do! We encourage attendees to consider extending their stay to explore the city and surrounding attractions. 


Wi-Fi

Click here to learn more about free guest Wi-Fi.

Conference Venue Parking and Directions: 

There are many garages and parking structures around the area. The most convenient is next door to the Conference Center: 1625 Owens Street Parking Garage.

This Garage allows payment by phone. To set this up please follow these steps:

  1. Visit PayByPhone (download the app for the best mobile experience)
  2. Enter location # 401610
  3. Select “Months” or “Days” (drop-down menu)
  4. Enter parking duration (1 month, or 1 day). It will cap at $35 per day.
  5. Click “Continue” and complete the credit card payment

You can also use apps like Spothero to find other parking alternatives.

Conference Accommodation 

This year, CHIA is excited to offer a discounted room block at the LUMA Hotel, located at 100 Channel Street, San Francisco, CA.

We have negotiated a special rate of $199 per night for standard rooms.

The discounted rate is available until February 3, 2026, or until the room block is fully booked, whichever comes first.

Reserve your room by:

The Luma Hotel is within walking distance of the Mission Bay Conference Center—approximately a 15-minute walk. Here is a simple map to give you a sense of the surrounding area.

Hotel Internet/WIFI

Wi-Fi internet access is complimentary for guests.

Hotel Parking

Hotel parking is $90 per night plus tax. Given the short walking distance between LUMA Hotel and the conference venue, we recommend using Spothero or other parking apps to find more affordable garage options.  

Hotel Check-In/Out

Hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm (PST) and check out time is 12:00 noon (PST). Contact the hotel directly to request early check-in or late check-out.

Hotel Amenities 

The LUMA hotel has a fitness center, no resort fees, roof top bar, robot-assisted services, rooms with bay or city skyline views, the Twyne café and Trevino wine bar. More information can be found here.

Hotel Shuttle Service

This hotel does not provide dedicated shuttle service to/from airports. However, a wide variety of options (shuttles, public transportation, ride share services, rental cars) are available.

Click here for details to/from San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) International Airports

Need a hotel roommate? 

Click here to connect with colleagues on Facebook and place a request.

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