Official Public Pulse
58th Biennial NAD Conference
Official conference week in San Francisco.
Official schedule, signature events, venue guidance, and live conference updates for June 30-July 5, 2026 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
SF26.live is the public conference shell for attendees, guests, presenters, sponsors, and press. Come here for the rhythm of the week, the events that matter most, and the information you need without the backstage clutter.
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Center of gravity 58th Biennial NAD Conference
National Association of the Deaf conference week featuring COR, workshops, exhibits, Opening Ceremony, Cultural Extravaganza, College Bowl, and Conference Bash.
City San Francisco, CA
Theme Roots and Rising
Schedule preview
What’s happening, and what’s next.
Conference Registration & Check-in
Grand Ballroom Foyer · Pick up your conference badge, program guide, and welcome packet. NAD staff and volunteers on hand to assist throughout the evening.
Opening Ceremony
Grand Ballroom B · Formal opening of the NAD 58th Biennial Conference. Welcome from the NAD President, performance by a nationally recognized Deaf artist, introduction of the theme 'Roots & Rising,' and keynote address. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Full captioning and ASL on all screens. Arrive early - seating fills quickly.
Roots & Rising Cultural Extravaganza
Grand Ballroom B · An evening celebrating Deaf culture, heritage, and artistic expression. Performances include Deaf performing arts, ASL storytelling, Deaf comedy, and music with Deaf interpreters. One of the most anticipated events of the conference - arrive early.
College Bowl Finals
Grand Ballroom B · NAD College Bowl teams from Deaf and mainstream universities compete in a fast-paced academic quiz format covering Deaf history, ASL linguistics, current events, and general knowledge. High energy, high stakes - a conference highlight.
Conference feed
One official place to get your bearings.
Start with the schedule, check the current conference notice, and use this site for attendee-facing guidance throughout the week.
Registration Conference Registration & Check-in
2026-06-30 · 14:00-20:00 · Grand Ballroom Foyer
Venue and city
One conference hub. A city at the door.
- 333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Powell Street BART and Muni connections are within walking distance.
- Bring layers for cool San Francisco mornings and evenings.
- Onsite hotel stay keeps workshops, COR, exhibits, and evening events in one walkable footprint.
- BART (Powell Street Station is within walking distance)
- Muni Metro and buses
Access and attendee info
Access is not an afterthought here.
Use the official conference channels for accessibility requests, attendee FAQs, and planning details. Public pages should keep access information visible, plainspoken, and easy to find at every stage of the week.
- Conference staff Text: (202) 555-0126
- Medical emergency Text 911 / Hotel phone
- Registration desk Grand Ballroom Foyer
Official planning links
Plan your week from the official source.
Official schedule Public-facing schedule, venue notes, and official conference rhythm. Conference home Official NAD conference page with registration and attendee details. Local details Hotel, transportation, and neighborhood planning guidance. FAQs Official answers about access, registration, and conference week logistics.