2026 ACA Winter Conference Long Beach CA_Program Book

Time

Friday, Feb. 6 (continued)

Exhibit Hall Open House Exhibit Hall A.

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Featured Session: Innovative Strategies for Suicide Prevention in High Risk Correctional Environments Room 104 C.

1–2:30 p.m.

1–2:30 p.m.

Workshops

Special Expert Forum: Enhancing Your Counter-Drone Program in 2026: Grants, Authorities and Airspace Restrictions Room 101A.

1–2:30 p.m.

EVENTS

Committee on Performance-Based Standards Room 202.

1–6 p.m.

Leveraging Technology to Strengthen Education and Reentry Room 104 A/B.

2–4:30 p.m.

3–4:30 p.m.

Workshops

Military Reception Seaview Rotunda & Poolside — Hyatt Regency Lower Level. Sponsored by CoreCivic

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Time

Saturday, Feb. 7

Correctional Facility Tours

7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration Continued

Accreditation Panel Hearings Waiting Room 2 nd Floor Foyer.

7 a.m.–6 p.m.

8–9:30 a.m.

Workshops

Featured Session: From Vision to Implementation: Harnessing the Power of AI to Advance Suicide Risk Prediction Room 104 C.

9–10:30 a.m.

New Auditor Training Hyatt Regency, Beacon A/B

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

10–11:30 a.m.

Workshops

Featured Session: Beyond AI: Building the Intelligent Operating System for Modern Corrections Room 101 B.

10–11:30 a.m.

Don’t forget to get your ticket stamped for a chance to win a 6-night Omni Hotel stay and United Airlines Gift Card. Drawing will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.! Exhibit Hall A

Featured Session: Situational Awareness for Violent Encounter Readiness Room 104 A/B.

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

10 a.m–2 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open/Sponsored Lunch/Grand Prize Drawing (2 p.m.) MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Exhibit Hall A.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pin, Patch and Coin Exchange Exhibit Hall A.

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