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 to create 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 Sept. 12 for the 2026 CCBA Student Scholar Award
APPLY NOW through Oct. 17 for the 2026 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 Annual Pioneer Award |
| 9:30 - 12:30 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 - 2 PM | Keynote Address by Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa County Community College District Annual CCBA Student Scholars and Debra D. Bragg Dissertation |
| 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 |
Book your accommodations at the Austin Marriott Downtown,
Explore our sample conference schedule,
Make a case for funding
Share the CCBA Student Scholarship & Debra D. Bragg Dissertation Award Applications with your students,
Plan Your Visit to the Live Music Capital of the World, and
Explore non-stop flights into Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) International Airport.