The 2026 JACL National Convention will be held in Las Vegas, NV, at the Paris Las Vegas from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2026. This year’s convention theme is Reigniting Our Purpose and Mission.
This year, JACL is pleased to offer the opportunity for those interested to submit a session proposal. Please note that most, if not all, sessions will take place on Friday, July 31. Each session will last 75 minutes, and proposals that are accepted will be entitled to the following compensation if accepted.
Each session will receive a stipend (amount to be confirmed) along with one night’s hotel stay for each presenter.
All session presenters will receive a Day Pass for the day during which their session takes place; this will grant access to plenaries, workshops, and any other content-based programming. The Day Pass will also include a complimentary breakfast.
Any presenters who would like to attend the Awards Luncheon and Sayonara Gala may purchase tickets at the registration link (to be made available in February 2026).
Deadlines
- January 16, 2026: Submit your application via this Google form
- February 6, 2026: Receive update on status of application from convention planning team (including date and time of session, if accepted)
- February 17, 2026: Confirm session participation
- April 30, 2026: Finalize session title, description, speakers; submit speaker headshots, bios to convention planning team
- May 22, 2026: Schedule session prep call with convention planning team
- July 17: Finalize session, including submitting materials to convention planning team; host prep call
Please reach out to convention@jacl.org with any questions.
