Join us in Long Beach, CA, at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown, February 11-13, 2026 as we experience the power of the community college baccalaureate (CCB) to create degrees of change resulting in dynamic and sustainable economic growth for your students, their families and your communities.
- Submit your presentation proposal now through Oct. 31
- Book Your Accommodations at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown
- Learn more about our Conference Partnership Opportunities
- APPLY NOW through Oct. 17 for the 2026 CCBA Student Scholar Award and Debra D. Bragg Dissertation Award
- Plan your visit to Long Beach, CA
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
| 10 AM - 6 PM | Registration |
| 10 AM - 2 PM | Invitation Only Pre-Conference Sessions |
| 2:30 PM | Networking with Colleagues and Partners, entertainment provided by Long Beach City College |
| 3 - 5:30 PM | Conference Host Welcome by Chancellor Sonya Christian, California Community Colleges & Opening Keynote featuring California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. |
| 6 - 7:30 PM | Baccalaureates on the Beach: Hosted Welcome Reception (Sponsorship Opportunity Available!) |
| 7 - 8 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Networking |
| 8:15 - 9:30 AM | General Session, State of the CCBA by Dr. Angela Kersenbrock |
| 9:30 - 12:30 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 - 2 PM | Keynote Address by Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa County Community College District Presentation of Annual CCBA Student Scholars and Debra D. Bragg Dissertation Awards |
| 2 - 5 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 5 PM | Dinner and exploring Long Beach on your own |
| 8 - 8:30 AM | Networking |
| 8:30 - 10:45 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Brunch & Panel General Session |