Annual Conference

ACRA’s 32nd Annual Conference: San Diego, CA
(October 15-18, 2026)

Our 32nd annual conference will be held in San Diego, CA from October 15-18, 2026 at the Horton Grand Hotel.

This year’s conference theme—Collaboration and Shared Responsibility—is intended to explore how collective action and mutual accountability intersect with the protection of cultural resources. This includes collaboration among federal, state, tribal, and local entities, as well as the active involvement of communities, practitioners, and other stakeholders. Together, these shared efforts shape how cultural resources are identified, protected, and sustained for future generations.

The preliminary session schedule is available here. The schedule is subject to change.

Registration for the conference is now open, and we are thrilled to announce the San Diego Trolley Tour & Old Town Market Experience as this year’s tour! Experience San Diego through an open-air trolley tour that combines engaging narration with a citywide perspective on layered history, cultural landscapes, and urban development. This fully guided experience travels through the city’s most notable districts, offering insight into San Diego’s evolution from its early colonial foundations to its present-day identity, making it especially relevant for those working in cultural resources, preservation, and heritage management.

Hotel rooms are available now at the Horton Grand Hotel. Click here to reserve your room as a part of the ACRA room block.

If you have questions about conference planning or would like to get involved, please contact Conference Committee Chair Bonnie Gibson or Executive Director Amanda Stratton.