AUCD 2026 Conference
Organized by AUCD — Association of University Centers on Disabilities
The AUCD 2026 Conference, themed Impact Through Innovation and Partnership, is dedicated to sharing ideas, fostering collaboration, and making a tangible difference in co...
- Dates
- Nov 8-11, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 1,020
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About this conference
The AUCD 2026 Conference, themed Impact Through Innovation and Partnership, is dedicated to sharing ideas, fostering collaboration, and making a tangible difference in communities. The focus is on innovation and building strong partnerships to improve services, research, and support for people with disabilities, their families, and the broader community. The event welcomes AUCD Network members, non-network organizational partners, experts from across the disability field, individuals with disabilities, family members, students, and trainees. It offers opportunities for attendees to share and learn from colleagues and peers, featuring four engaging large group plenaries from high-level leaders, over 200 concurrent and poster presentations covering a broad spectrum of disability topics, and discussions on innovative research, programming, and advocacy efforts.
Sponsorship options
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, including Premier Conference-wide partnerships such as Presenting Partner ($40,000), National Impact Partner ($25,000), Community Partner ($20,000), Strategic Partner ($15,000), Conference Partner ($10,000), Network Partner ($7,500), and Supporting Partner ($5,000). Signature Sponsorship Opportunities include the Emerging Leaders Networking Experience ($20,000), Sponsored Innovation Session ($12,500), Partner Spotlight ($7,500), and Session Support Sponsor ($5,000). Exhibitor Opportunities are available for $2,000. Customized partnerships are also welcomed to align with specific organizational goals, potentially including support for trainee events, scholarships, conference tracks, speaker honorariums, and networking activities.
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