2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast Logistics Information

Thank you again for registering for the 2026 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law (AC26), to be held June 17–20, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego and the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego in San Diego, CA. You can find all the information you need for AC26, including the current Day-at-a-Glance conference program on the AC26 site. Note, this Day-at-a-Glance can be used to keep track of your CLE codes.
 
Please note: Your badge ID is located on the Welcome page when you first signed in using your AILA.org email address and password. In-person attendees can also find the badge ID under the QR code on front of your AC26 badge when printed onsite. For more information about the webcast, jump to the virtual event section. Please note that the badge ID will not be available until June 12, 2026. 
 
Hybrid Event: Both in-person and virtual attendees will participate in the conference. Virtual attendees will view the in-person speakers via Zoom on the webcast site.

Offers Exclusively for Conference Attendees

Save 20% on AILA publications, online courses, and AILALink subscriptions.
Redeem at checkout or online using code AC26SAVE20.*
*Offer valid through June 30, 2026. Offer cannot be combined and excludes previous/existing orders, combos, and Kurzban’s. (See information about the Kurzban’s Member Presale to save 25% on the upcoming new edition.)

AILA Members: Save 25% on the New 20th Edition of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook
The fully updated new edition of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook will be released this September. AILA members can save 25% off the regular member price when they place a preorder now. Take advantage of this substantial discount—it is the lowest price that will ever be available on Kurzban’s!**
**No coupon necessary. Place the order while logged into your AILA member account and the 25% discount will be included in the selling price. This offer expires August 17, 2026, and cannot be combined with other offers or applied to combos. 

Conference Program

Tuesday, June 16 will be a PREVIEW DAY. You can explore the virtual conference site and earn game points to win prizes, but there will be no sessions.

June 17-20, 2026

• View the AC26 Day-at-a-Glance
   

Download the AC26 App Today

Users can download the AILA Conferences app by searching for "AILA Conferences" in their device’s app store or by using the following links: Download on the App Store for iOS users or Download on Google Play for Android users. Once downloaded, you can log in using your email address and your badge ID number. Your badge ID is located in the welcome page after signing in the very first time with your aila.org email address and password.

We recommend that ALL attendees download and use the AC26 App. It will provide you with the latest information and notify you of any last-minute changes happening at AC26. The AC26 App is also the only way you can:

• Submit questions during Q&A portions of the sessions
  (Microphones will not be available in the room.)
• Review the schedule
  (Physical program books will not be provided.)
• Rate sessions and submit evaluations
• Play Bingo in the Exhibit Hall for a chance to win a free in-person registration to AC27 in National Harbor!

Pick up your daily card at the AILA Booth Information Desk or Registration each morning (Wednesday through Friday). Visit exhibitor booths and other locations around the conference to black out your card, then submit it before the Exhibit Hall closes to be entered in that day's raffle. Winners are announced Friday at 4 PM in the Exhibit Hall. Full instructions listed in the Ac26 App under Gaming

How to download the AC26 App:

1. Users download the AILA Conferences app by searching for "AILA Conferences" in their device’s app store or by using the following links: Download on the App Store for iOS users or Download on Google Play for Android users. Once downloaded, you can log in using the same email address and badge ID. Your badge ID is located in the welcome page after signing in the very first time with your aila.org email address and password.
2. After downloading the App, go to the Home page, press person icon at bottom of screen and enter your email address and badge ID to sign in. (this is a onetime sign-in for the conference.)
3. Please download the AC26 App and conference materials before you come to the conference. Due to the high number of attendees and devices, the Wi-Fi provided by the Marriott Marquis San Diego and Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego may not be able to accommodate these downloads.

Q&A for Sessions

Panels accepting live questions will use Slido for Q&A. You can use Slido from a browser on your laptop or mobile device. The Q&A will open in your internet browser. If you have a slido app icon on your cell phone, you need to remove/delete from your cell phone first. (you do not need to download the slido app from app store) Follow these instructions:

How to ask questions on App:

1. Press “Sessions” on the home page and scroll to the session you are attending.
2. Press the session title.
3. Press “Click to Join Q&A”
4. Type your question in the white text box or click on Ask button.
5. Press the “Send” button to submit your question.

How to submit an Evaluation on App:

1. Press “Sessions” on the home page and scroll to the session title you are attending.
2. Press the session title
3. Press the “Rate” icon (next to Notes).
4. Complete evaluation questions and add comments.
5. Press the “Save” button to submit.

Travel Information

Marriott Marquis

• San Diego International Airport – SAN
  • Distance to the Marriott: ~4 miles, ~15-minute drive
  • Estimated cab fare: approximately $25 plus tip (one way)
  • Estimated Uber fare: ~ $25 plus tip (one way)
• Parking:   
  • Marriott : Valet; Self-Parking

Manchester Grand Hyatt

• San Diego International Airport – SAN
  • Distance to the Grand Hyatt  ~ 4 miles, ~15 minute driv
  • Estimated cab fare: approximately ~ $25 plus tip (one way)
  • Estimated Uber fare: ~ $25 plus tip (one way)
• Parking:   
  • Hyatt - Valet; Self-Parking

Checking In to the Conference

AILA will once again use self-check-in kiosks for the conference. We will not be mailing out badge sheets and conference information in advance of the conference. You will receive name badges and other materials after checking in for the conference. Tuesday, June 16 conference check-in will be at Marriott Marquis San Diego. Wednesday through Friday, conference check-in will be at the Marriott Marquis San Diego, (Pacific Ballroom, Level 1). Please go to the Express line, which is for people who have registered in advance.
Conference check-in hours are:  

• Tuesday, June 16, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Marriott Marquis San Diego, (Pacific Ballroom, Level 1)  (pre-registered only)
• Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Marriott Marquis San Diego, (Pacific Ballroom, Level 1)
• Thursday, June 18, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Marriott Marquis San Diego, (Pacific Ballroom, Level 1)
• Friday, June 19, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Marriott Marquis San Diego, (Pacific Ballroom, Level 1)
• Saturday, June 20, Closed at the Marriott Marquis San Diego, (Pacific Ballroom, Level 1)

Things to Do Before the Conference

Materials for Conference Sessions
PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and other materials for the conference sessions will be available for download in your Digital Library. If you would like to have copies of materials on hand during the sessions, please download them in advance. Follow these instructions to download them:

1. Log in to your account on AILA Shop.
2. Click on the blue “Digital Library” button at the top right.
3. Scroll to the AC image and click “Download.” Items are listed by date of purchase.
    

Accessing Your Session Materials on Site

Because the file sizes for the session materials are large, they are compressed using the .ZIP format. If you are using a mobile device, you will need to go to your device’s app store and download and install an app, such as iZip or WinZip, to decompress the session materials file. Please note that this process may take several minutes, so we recommend that you decompress the files before you come to the conference. Most laptop operating systems will automatically decompress a .ZIP file when you open it. If you are unsure of how to do this, try doing a web search for "unzip files” or “decompress .ZIP files” and your device type or operating system.

Annual Conference Handbooks (PDFs)

Both conference handbooks—Immigration Practice Pointers and Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law (AILA 2026–27 eds.)—will be available in your Digital Library.
*Please download the AC26 App and conference materials before you come to the conference. Due to the high number of attendees and devices, the Wi-Fi provided by the Marriott Marquis San Diego and Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego may not be able to accommodate these downloads. Please note If you have issues downloading the app or other technical issues, please come to the registration booth (Marriott Pacific Ballroom, Level 1, Pre-function area) and someone will be able to assist you.

During the Conference

WiFi in Meeting Rooms
WiFi will be available in the meeting rooms. However, AILA cannot guarantee the quality of connectivity as it will vary based on the number of participants and devices in use. The Wi-Fi login info is as follows:

Marriott Marquis Hotel and Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel:
Network Name: AILA Attendee
Password: Lawfully

Hybrid Event: Both in-person and virtual attendees will participate in the Conference. Virtual attendees will view the in-person speakers via Zoom.

Conference Materials: The conference handbook and any handouts prepared by speakers will be available in your AILA Digital Library. To access these items in your Digital Library, follow these instructions:   

1. Log in to your account on AILA Shop.
2. Click on the blue Digital Library button located at the top right.  
3. Scroll to the 2026 AILA Annual Conference image. Items are listed by the date of purchase.  

If you have any problems logging in to your account, visit AILA’s help page or contact membership@aila.org.

Please note that all times are in Pacific Time (PT)

Webcast Login Information: Both in-person and webcast registrants are able to join the webcast from a desktop computer by clicking the webcast virtual site link in the welcome page after signing in the very first time with your aila.org email and password.

Lobby: The lobby will be the first place you visit during the virtual conference.

Sessions: All sessions can be viewed by clicking on the Annual Conference tab in the top menu. You can preview each session and add it to your agenda. Sessions can only be entered 15 minutes prior to the start time. Please refresh your browser if you don’t see the Join button and you are within 15 minutes of the start of the session. Please complete an evaluation after each session. The link to the evaluation can be found below each session description. All participants will have access to the recorded sessions. The recordings will be available on the virtual site within 24 hours of the live sessions and accessible there for 14 days. After 14 days, recordings will be available in your Digital Library.

Lounge: This is a great place to go if you want to chat with other attendees. If you would like to search for anything on the virtual conference site, you can click on the Keyword Search button.

Game Room: Qualify to be entered to win several prizes by participating in the Scavenger Hunt. Look for star icons throughout the virtual site and participate in activities to earn points. See the Game Room page for more details and prize information.

My Profile: Customize your profile by clicking on your name in the upper right corner to bring up your badge, where you can edit your badge name and add a photo.

CLE Credits

CLE Credits A four-digit attendance verification code will be given at the end of each panel. We recommend you note the codes on the Day-at-a-Glance that comes in your conference materials. At the end of the conference, you must record your attendance using My CLE*. In-person attendance must be recorded by June 27, 2026. Your certificate of attendance will be generated and available for download the morning after the June 27 deadline using My CLE*. 

To report your live attendance, log in to your AILA account, visit the My CLE* tab then select the correct format under “Report Attendance” > Scroll to conference title 2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast > Select “Record Session Attendance” > Scroll to session title > select “Record Attendance” > Enter CLE code and Certify > select “Record Attendance” again to save and submit your credits. If you have CLE questions, please visit the AILA Information Booth located in Marriott Marquis San Diego, Pacific Ballroom, Level 1, Pre-Function.

Your certificate will be generated and available for download the morning after the June 27 reporting deadline.
*please note: My CLE is a brand-new site to enter your CLE attendance. webCLE (previous site) is no longer available.

Need Help Reporting CLEs?

• My CLE Instructions
• My CLE FAQ
• How do I record CLE credits for an AILA program I've attended?

Sponsors

Thank you to all our AC26 sponsors!

Diamond Sponsor
Lawfully

Platinum Sponsor
8am

Kurzban Sponsor
eimmigration by Cerenade 

Gold Sponsor
MobSquad

Silver Sponsors
American Lending Center and AILA Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance Program

Bronze Sponsors
Microsoft – Technology for Society CanAm Enterprises, Carnegie Evaluations LLC, CaseBlink,
CMB Regional Centers, EB5LA, Joorney , Mitratech, Morningside Evaluations, Parley, ProfVal & ImmiBlocks, and Sendero de Esperanza

Exhibitors

Exhibitors: Thank you to the exhibitors who have joined AILA for the 2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast. Make sure to carve out time in your schedule to explore everything the Exhibit Hall. Your conference experience doesn't stop in the session rooms!

• Exhibit Hall Floorplan
• Exhibitor List

Social Events
Please note that all registrants must wear their name badges to enter the Annual Membership Meeting and Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday as well as the Saturday at the Zoo. AILA/San Diego Zoo activities require a separate, paid ticket for both attendees and guests.  

• 16th Annual Pro Bono Social, Thursday, June 18, 8:00 pm-9:00 pm (Bayview Room, 32nd floor, Seaport Tower, Hyatt)
• Annual Membership Meeting and Annual Awards Ceremony, Thursday, June 18, 5:45 pm-7:15 pm (Coronado Ballroom, 4th Floor, Harbor Tower, Hyatt)
• Saturday Night at the San Diego Zoo, Saturday, June 20, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

American Immigration Council’s 2026 Immigration Impact Awards
The American Immigration Council (Council) invites you to celebrate the 2026 The Immigration Impact Awards. This year, the Council will celebrate the achievements and talents of outstanding immigrants and their advocates at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Coronado Ballroom, Level 4 on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 7:30 pm-10:30pm. The evening will include delicious food and drink, an exciting awards ceremony, and unique entertainment. Learn more about the event and register on the Council’s website.

Social Media
Stay connected with social media! AILA is now on Instagram. Follow @ailanational for an inside look at the conference and much more. Don’t forget to tag @ailanational in conference photos and use the hashtag #AILAAC26!

Emergency Procedures
In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions below. Always be aware of your surroundings and be sure to locate the emergency exit doors in each room. For immediate assistance, always attempt to contact someone onsite. If it is an emergency, first call 911 and then notify staff. If it is a minor threat and you are unable to locate staff onsite, please contact conferences@aila.org. 

• Fire Alarm: Evacuate the building if instructed. Do not use elevators.
• Minor Illness: Contact AILA staff onsite.
• Protest: Contact AILA staff onsite.
• Minor Threat:    Contact Convention Center security and AILA staff onsite.
• Major Illness: Call Convention Center security and AILA staff onsite.
• Major Threat:     Call 911.

Cancellation Policy
Absolutely no cancellation requests will be accepted at this time. If you submitted your cancellation request before the June 11 deadline, it will be processed per the instructions you already received. Exceptions to the cancellation deadline will be made for emergencies and valid medical issues submitted with supporting documentation. All cancellation requests must be submitted by email to conferences@aila.org.

Confirmation
This email will serve as your confirmation of registration for the conference. Your conference registration invoice was emailed to you. If you have any other questions, please contact us via email at conferences@aila.organd we will be happy to assist you.

Questions? Please email conferences@aila.org.
In compliance with AILA’s Privacy Policy, attendee contact information (including city, state, email, and phone number) is not included on attendee rosters provided to exhibitors and sponsors of the conference. AILA provides exhibitors and sponsors attendees’ first and last names on the attendee roster.

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We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

~ AILA National Office ~