2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Pre-Conference Blueprint

Registration is Now Open! ACA 156 TH CONGRESS OF CORRECTION What to Expect:

Tuesday, July 28

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections Panel Hearings

Pre-Conference Activities

2:30–4:30 p.m. 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Workshops

E.R. Cass Reception and Banquet

Wednesday, July 29

Saturday, Aug. 1

7:30–11 a.m.

ACA Business Meetings

12:35 p.m. 3–6 p.m.

Baseball Game/Kickoff event

7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Registration

Registration

8–11 a.m.

Commissions on Accreditation for Corrections Panel Hearings Plenaries/Features/Use Case Scenarios/Learning Labs Commission on Accreditation for Corrections Luncheon and Awards Exhibit Hall (Grand Prize Giveaway 4:30 p.m., with exhibitor events following)

Thursday, July 30

8:30–10 a.m.

7 a.m.–5 p.m. 8–11:30 a.m. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 12–1:30 p.m.

Registration Workshops

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Workshops 12–2 p.m.

Health Care Committee Meetings

Standards Committee Health Care Luncheon

2–5 p.m.

1–4:30 p.m.

Workshops

5–6 p.m.

Military Reception

1–5 p.m.

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections Panel Hearings Plenaries/Features/Use Case Scenarios/Learning Labs

Sunday, Aug. 2

1:30–4:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops 8:30–10 a.m.

5–6 p.m.

Health Care Reception

Plenaries/Features/Use Case Scenarios/Learning Labs

Friday, July 31

9–11 a.m.

Delegate Assembly

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections Trainings

7 a.m.–4 p.m. Registration 8:15 a.m.–10 a.m. General Session Keynote Speaker 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens

Sunday Afternoon Departure Activities

Stay tuned for updates as we finalize the full lineup! Don’t wait — secure your spot today!