ACC 2026 SCHEDULE

Tuesday, September 22

5 PM

Welcome Social for Early Arrivals

Lightwells, Crowne Plaza

6 PM

Dinner Out

Restaurant TBD; Meet in the Lobby

Wednesday, September 23

8 AM

Breakfast Buffet

9 AM

Registration Open

The Marketplace Open

Coffee and tea available.

Ambassadors Meeting

Meet in the Lobby Registration area.

10 AM

The Comfort Zone

Room TBA

12 AM

Lunch on Your Own

1:30 PM

Comfort Zone Event

This event is scheduled from 1PM - 3PM. More event information TBA.

3 PM

Meet & Greet Social

Lightwell Bar, Crowne Plaza

6 PM

Hosted Dinner Out Meet in Lobby at 6:15

Select during Registration; Shuttle from Hotel

Options Include:

Cheesecake Factory (American/Assortment, $$) Robyn Martin
Lazy Dog Restaurant (American, $$) Hostess Melissa Lake
Maggianos (Italian, $$) Hostess MIchelle Popkov

8 PM

Social Hour

Lightwell Bar, Crowne Plaza

Thursday, September 24

8 AM

Breakfast Buffet

Parkwood Restaurant, Crown Plaza

9:00 AM

Registration Open

Marketplace Open

Coffee and Tea Available

Comfort Clothing Exchange

Marketplace

9:30 AM

Seminars:

Avoiding Trans Violence

Kristen Edwards

How to Pose for the Camera

Diane Crow

I Can't Do Nuthin: When You Can't Begin/Complete Transgender Journey

Becca Reynolds, RN

10 AM

White Rose / Ambassadors Meet-Up

Meet at the Registration Desk in the Main Lobby

10:45 AM

Seminars:

Eyes That Speak: Mastering Feminine Eye Makeup

Renelyn Thomas

Transgender Leadership: Your Voice, Energy and Power

Erika Driscoll

Lunch On Your Own

1 PM

Georgia Aquarium Excursion

Transportation departs hotel lobby at 1 PM

2:00 PM

Seminars:

Melissa Lake

Michelle Popkov

The Cross Dressing Spectrum: Where Are You and Where Do You Want to Go?

Enhancing Your MTF Presentation

Tales from the Trenches – Working Both Sides of the Fence

Dianna Haggerty, MD, PhD

3:15 PM

Seminars:

Permanent Hair Removal and Insurance

James Walker VIII

Open Mic - Tell Your Story

Cody Suzuki

4:30-5:30 PM

Welcome Reception

Hosted by the Crowne Plaza with complimentary wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres.

6:00 PM

Hosted Dinner Out Meet in Lobby at 6:15

Make your selection during Registration.

Lazy Dog Restaurant (American, $$), Hostess Miranda Franklin
Maggianos (Italian, $$), Hostess Melissa Lake
Cheesecake Factory (Variety, $$), Hostess Megan Lambert

6:30 PM

LIPS Dinner and Drag Show

Transportation leaves the Crowne Plaza Main Lobby at 6:30 PM. Ticketed Event.

8:30 PM

Dancing and Karaoke with DJ Robby Rob Come and be a Star !!

La Grotta, Crowne Plaza

Friday, September 25

8 AM

Breakfast Buffet

Crown Plaza

9 AM

Registration Opens

Marketplace Open

Coffee and Tea Available

9:30 AM

Ambassadors Meet at Registration

Seminars:

Where Do I Fit Under the Transgender Umbrella?

Lisa Smith

Where Will We End Up? Senior Life and Being Transgender

Becca Reynolds, RN

What Research Tells Us About Late Onset Gender Dysphoria

Lea Taylor

10:45 AM

Seminars:

Gender Affirming Voice Training

Flawless Faces: The Art of Feminine Makeup Application

Oya Topbas

Renellyn Thomas

Transgender Personalities in History

Melissa Morton

12:30 PM

Conference Luncheon

Announcements

All Rise: A Transgender Lawyer's Call to Courage
Morgan J. Walker, Counsel, Lambda Legal
Keynote Speaker

2:00 PM

Seminars:

The Science of Hormone and Hair Growth and Removal

Sharing Your Story with Friends and Family

Kathy Randall Klein

Becca Reynolds, RN

Sara N. Paisner, PhD, MBA

The Making of a Support Group

3:15 PM

Seminars:

What Everyday Americans Think About Transgender People

Michael Soto

Do I Have a Right To Be Me?

Morgan J. Walker

3 - 4 PM

Veterans Reception - Location To Be Announced
Refreshments and Social Hour

5 - 6 PM

Wine Tasting - Ticketed Event

6 - 7 PM

Reception and Cash Bar

7:00 PM

Dinner with Guest Speaker Kelli Perry, Topic "Well, why not!?"

9:00 PM

Dancing and Karaoke with DJ Robby Rob

Saturday, September 26

8:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

Crown Plaza

9:00 AM

Registration Open

Sales for Saturday Night Gala Open

Marketplace Open

Coffee and Tea Available

Clothing Exchange Open

9:30 AM

Seminars:

Lotharios, Cads, Scallywags

Kristin Edwards

Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal

Savannah Hauk

The Danger of Labels

Lea Taylor

10:00 AM

Ambassadors

Meet at the Registration Desk in the Main Lobby

Comfort Zone

Location TBD

10:45 AM

Seminars:

Pills, Patches, and Shots - Oh My!

Dianna Haggerty, MD, PhD

Real Intersex People and Their Life Before Executive Order 14187

Marg Produe

Transgender Causation Science Updates

Dana Bevan, PhD

12:30 PM

Conference Lunch

The Universe Spoke
Erika Driscoll, Keynote Speaker

2:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Birds of a Feather
Why Community is Critical for ALL of Us!
April Volk, Col. U.S.Army(Ret)
Becca Reynolds, RN
Dianna (Dee) Haggerty, MD, PhD

2 - 3 PM

Swimming with Robyn

Hosted by Robyn Martin with Music, Crown Plaza Pool. Must be a registered hotel guest.

3 - 4:30 PM

Vanity Club Reception Members and Interested Ladies
Location to be announced Refreshments and Wine

Seminar:

Life's Challenges

Emily Ashcroft

3:30 PM

Grow Your Own Garden: A Primer to Transgeder Business Ownership

Erika Driscoll

6:00 PM

Gala Reception

Cash Bar

7:00 PM

Gala Dinner with Keynote Speaker Dr. Gwen Patrone, From Semper Fi to Semper Fem
Wear your Finest and Glitz !!