We are looking forward to seeing you in Long Beach, California soon! This email contains important information including where to pick up your badge, how to download the official conference app, where to find the full agenda, and much more.
OFFICIAL SACNAS APP
⭐ DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CONFERENCE APP NOW The SACNAS app is your key to the entire conference! We recommend you download and log in before the conference starts so you can:
Plan your schedule.
Prepare to engage with exhibitors in the Academic and Career Expo.
Access your QR code to easily print your badge on-site.
IMPORTANT: Your login for the SACNAS app is the same email you used when you registered for the 2026 SACNAS Annual Conference, and your password can be found in your confirmation email from reg@sacnas.org.
Scan the QR code below with your phone or click the button below the QR code to download the app.
BADGE PICK UP
⭐ BADGE PICK-UP
Look out for the email containing your personalized barcode for printing your badge onsite in Long Beach (it will come from reg@sacnas.org). Conference badges MUST be worn the duration of the conference.
Scan your barcode or search your name at "Registration Badge Pick-Up" in Hall A at the Convention Center and be on your way!
⭐ Save time in the badge pick-up line by downloading the SACNAS App and logging in before you arrive. There will be a convenient "Express Badge Access" button on the home screen to easily show your QR code to print your badge.
There will be 2026 SACNAS Annual Conference tote bags for sale at the SACNAS store!
🎃 HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Bring your creativity and a little Halloween spirit! Costumes are welcome, but please keep them appropriate for a professional event and respectful of our diverse community. Masks, full-face coverings, and props that resemble weapons are not permitted. Dressing up is also entirely optional!
⭐ SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
We created a Social Media Toolkit so you can let people know you're attending and keep your followers updated throughout the conference. Make sure to follow SACNAS and tag us at #SACNAS2026 to join the conversation.
⭐ MEALS
Conference-provided meals will be served as follows for all attendees and exhibitors. All other meals are on your own. Locations for the meal pick-ups will be announced on the app!
Thursday 10/29, Lunch
Friday 10/30, Lunch
Saturday 10/31, Lunch
For additional food options, the Pacific Cafe will be open within the convention center.
Show your SACNAS pride with our new 2026 merchandise collection. Explore apparel, stickers, pins, and more featuring SACNAS branding and conference artwork by Cecelia Perez. Be sure to check out our exclusive new tote bags, custom airbrushed by local company Active Airbrush (@activeairbrush). Stop by the SACNAS Store in Hall A to pick up a meaningful keepsake from your conference experience. Please note that cash will not be accepted.
Please check your luggage at your hotel, as we will not have a place to store luggage at the convention center.
⭐ LOST AND FOUND
Lost something at the conference? Lost items are turned into Registration and held there until Friday. After that, whatever is still left will then be shared with facility security. They will log the items into the lost and found room to be held for 30 days. Please contact Long Beach Convention Center directly.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
⭐ FLYING TO THE CONFERENCE
Check flight status frequently. Monitor your flight status starting the day before your trip on the airline's website or app.
Have your documents ready. Ensure your identification is valid and ready, such as your REAL ID.
Pack smart. Follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule to avoid delays at the security checkpoint. Pack electronics and laptops in an easily accessible place to take them out for screening.
⭐ TRANSPORTATION
Parking at the convention center is $20 per day. You can purchase advanced parking online here.
Take advantage of the city's public transportation services available both on land and water! For only $1.25, per one-way fare, Long Beach Transit links you up with local destinations such as Belmont Shore, Alamitos Bay and Cal State Long Beach.
SACNAS recognizes that travel can feel uncertain for members of our community right now and we want to acknowledge those concerns with care and respect. While we cannot control actions taken by outside agencies, we want to be clear that your safety and well-being are our top priority.
We continue to work closely with local partners to ensure a welcoming and supportive environment. We will have security present at the Long Beach Convention Center throughout the conference. All sessions and cultural events will be closed to the general public. All attendees must wear a badge. The Long Beach Convention Center is a private space and is not open to the public.
We encourage all attendees to make the decisions that feel right for them and to take any precautions they feel necessary.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us at reg@sacnas.org or info@sacnas.org.
Please find more information about safety at conference here.
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