AC26 Program and Special Events

Annual Conference
Exceptional Educational Opportunities

As we face a critical juncture in immigration law and policy, AILA’s Annual Conference stands ready to equip you with the tools you need for the fight.

With more than 90 CLE-eligible sessions, the 2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast (AC26) will unite the brightest minds and most dedicated hearts in immigration law for learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Attendees will leave AC26 with astute insights and sharpened skills, ready to leverage the power of AI and build thriving and profitable practices. Plus, a special focus on wellness and community will send you home recharged and inspired to successfully take on the challenges ahead.

In This Section

AC26 Track

Removal Track

In the current enforcement climate, it is essential to remain on the cutting edge of removal practice. Featuring sessions on trial skills, habeas corpus, and third-country removals, this track will have you prepared to advocate for your clients’ best interests.

AC26 Track

Business

This intermediate-to-advanced track covers law and policy updates, adjudication trends, and worksite enforcement developments and features critical new content such as removal defense skills for employment-based practitioners. Practitioners will also learn how AI is changing the face of their practice.

AC26 Track

Family Track

Complex I-130 and I-751 issues, ethics, and humanitarian relief such as VAWA, U and T visas, and asylum are just some of the topics covered in this track. Sessions will also address timely concerns, including TRIG, allegations of marriage fraud, racial bias and discrimination in enforcement, advocating for LGBTQ+ clients, and detention issues for family practitioners.

AC26 Track

Special Sessions & Government Updates

Get the latest information on what’s happening at the government agencies as well as special content to assist you in maintaining your wellness and improving your practice with sessions on law practice management, AI, and technology.

AC26 Track

Fundamentals

New to immigration law? This track is for you! Get a solid background in everything you need to begin practicing. This track also has something for the seasoned practitioner looking to expand into new areas. Sessions will explore ethics, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, and removal defense. Stay on this track the whole time or move between fundamentals and advanced tracks.

AC26 Track

Humanitarian Track

AC26 will include a special one-day humanitarian track that will dive into key issues spanning VAWA practice, TRIG bars, and the many complex issues and challenges of humanitarian immigration law. This track is curated to offer practical insights you can apply right away, so you can best serve your clients.

Experience the Best of San Diego
Join Us at the World-Renowned San Diego Zoo!

Our closing party will take place at the iconic San Diego Zoo! You can enter the zoo as early as 2 pm to explore on your own and make your way to the party area at 6 pm to enjoy food, drinks, animal shows, music, and dancing. Separate ticket required.