2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law
AC26 Recordings will be available after July 14.
Strategize, Collaborate, and Recharge for the Future
Immigration law and policy are at a pivotal moment. As lawyers, advocates, and a nation, we’re navigating rapid change, uncertainty, and difficult realities. Now more than ever, we must rely on our collective skill, resilience, and determination to move forward with purpose.
This summer, join thousands of immigration attorneys, law professors, paralegals, students, exhibitors, and special guests in San Diego, California—set against the calm beauty of the Pacific coast. Together, we’ll recharge, sharpen our expertise, and fortify the bonds that strengthen our community.
Let’s seize this moment to prepare not only to meet the challenges ahead, but to lead with confidence, grow as advocates, and reaffirm our dedication to fairness and justice for all immigrants.
Visit the dedicated AC26 webpage to get all the details!
View the AC26 Day at a Glance.
View the 2026 Annual Conference Program.
View the 2026 Annual Conference Small Group Discussion Sessions Program.
View the 2026 Annual Conference List of Other Meetings, Events, Etc.
In-Person Registration
Join us in scenic San Diego to connect and recharge with your colleagues. Sessions will take place at two adjacent venues—the Marriott Marquis San Diego and the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. In-person registration includes:
- Live in-person and webcast access to all CLE sessions
- Admission to the Exhibit Hall and onsite activities
- Coffee and continental breakfast
- Digital handbooks: Immigration Practice Pointers (2026-27 ed.) and Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law (2026-27 ed.)
- Full conference recordings
Virtual Registration
Not able to travel? Access the conference from the convenience of your home or office at your own pace. Tune in and ask questions virtually June 17—20 or listen to the recordings at your leisure after the conference. Virtual attendees receive:
- Access to live webcasts for all CLE sessions
- Digital handbooks: Immigration Practice Pointers (2026-27 ed.) and Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law (2026-27 ed.)
- Full conference recordings
| Product Details | |
| Event Date | June 17–20, 2026 |
| Format | Conference |
| Length | 4 Days |
| CLE Eligible | Yes. Live attendance must be recorded in My CLE by Saturday, June 27, 2026. This deadline does not apply to the OnDemand format. |
| Digital Library | Digital goods (MP3, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two years after purchase. |
| Refund Policy | Cancellation Deadline: No cancellation requests will be accepted after June 10, 2026 |
Please scroll down to review the individual state CLE approvals. Reminder: Participants seeking CLE credit for the live virtual program will be required to submit their CLE attendance codes in the My CLE tab of their AILA account by Saturday, June 27, 2026. Instructions on reporting CLE credits can be found in the digital library titled “CLE Reporting Instructions.”
Live In-Person & Webcast Conference CLE Credit
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit has been sought for the 2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law in all jurisdictions that have mandatory CLE and legal specialization requirements. Participants seeking CLE credit for the LIVE event will be required to submit their attendance via MyCLE by Saturday, June 27, 2026, through the My CLE tab of your AILA account. Attorneys are awarded credit based upon the number of session hours they attend at the conference. Attorneys are responsible for accurately tracking and recording the sessions they attend and the relevant CLE codes for CLE reporting.
Eligible participants can receive up to*:
- 50-minute jurisdictions – 27 total credits include up to:
- 4.5 ethics credits
- 3.5 technology credit
- 3.5 wellness credit
- 2.0 elimination of bias credit
- 60-minute jurisdictions – 22.5 total credits include up to:
- 4.0 ethics credits
- 3.0 technology credit
- 3.0 wellness credit
- 2.0 elimination of bias credit
*Please note that estimated CLE credit hours are for the live in-person and webcast attendance only. The amount of CLE credit hours awarded for On-Demand recording participation will differ depending upon state jurisdictions. Credit types and totals are subject to change depending on state CLE policies.
On-Demand Conference CLE Credit
AILA has filed for MCLE and specialized credits in appropriate jurisdictions. To receive CLE credit, attorneys must record session attendance and the CLE codes provided via the My CLE tab of your AILA account. Eligible participants can receive up to:
- 50-minute jurisdictions – 112 total credits include up to:
- 4.5 ethics credits
- 3.5 technology credit
- 3.5 wellness credit
- 2.0 elimination of bias credit
- 60-minute jurisdictions – 93.5 total credits include up to:
- 4.0 ethics credits
- 3.0 technology credit
- 3.0 wellness credit
- 2.0 elimination of bias credit
Additional information regarding CLE procedures and specific state approvals will be provided to registrants at a later date.
- Not eligible for OnDemand Conference CLE credits in the following states: MO and PR
- Deadline to submit OnDemand Conference CLE codes to My CLE accounts is Wednesday, June 16, 2027.
- Many states allow reporting of OnDemand credits only once for each conference, so please wait to report your OnDemand CLE codes to your My CLE account until you have viewed all of your OnDemand sessions and can report the codes in one sitting.
Additional information regarding CLE procedures and specific state approvals will be provided to registrants at a later date.
