Amazing Networking Opportunities!
Connect with colleagues at the Welcome Reception; New Member, Developing Professionals, and First Time Attendee Orientation; International Reception; Thursday night’s Taste of Seattle; and of course, the famous AFCC Hospitality Suite. Yoga and meditation are also offered.
DE&I Open Forum and Dine-Around
AFCC’s DE&I Committee will host an open forum for informal discussion for individuals who identify as members of underrepresented communities on Thursday at 5:00PM. This will be followed by the DE&I Committee dine-around opportunity. These activities provide a safe space to share experiences, provide support, and offer solutions.
An International Faculty
This year, conference presenters will be coming from Australia, Canada, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States to offer perspectives on our work from around the world.
Judicial Officers
Special programming for judicial officers includes the Pre-Conference Institute examining strategies for IPV and PCCP allegations. Several conference sessions will feature topics and emerging research directly relevant to judicial decision-making in family law cases.
Continuing Education Credits
Earn up to 20.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, lawyers, mental health professionals, social workers, mediators, and others. Certificates of attendance are included in the conference registration fee! See continuing education details.
About the Conference
AFCC strives to offer a wide range of conference sessions highlighting different research, advocacy positions, policies, practices, programs, and ideas. Some programs may be evidence-based, while others may report on works in progress, emerging practices, or policy initiatives. The goal of the conference is to enhance learning while encouraging respectful inquiry, discussion, and debate consistent with AFCC organizational values. AFCC does not necessarily endorse or support the opinions of conference presenters. The Exhibit Forum includes a variety of vendors promoting services and products. AFCC does not necessarily endorse or warrant vendors' products, services, or views.
Conference Scholarships
AFCC will offer conference scholarships that cover pre-conference institute registration, conference registration, meal functions, and access to the hospitality suite. Some scholarships may also provide travel and lodging stipends. The application can be found . Applications are due March 3, 2026, and recipients will be notified in late March.
Exhibit Forum
The Exhibit Forum will be open during conference hours offering a chance to meet with representatives, learn about their products and services, and discuss how they can support your work. To inquire about exhibit tables or additional advertising opportunities, please see the exhibitor prospectus and contact Mitch Findley, at [email protected] or 608-664-3750.
AFCC Hospitality Suite
Join AFCC conference attendees for informal networking and refreshments Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00PM–12:00AM and Friday after the evening celebration until midnight. Please wear your name badge. The hospitality suite location will be included in attendee emails and on the room assignment sheet. AFCC will send registrants more details closer to the date of the conference.
Taste of Seattle
AFCC will make reservations at several local restaurants so that you can join colleagues on Thursday evening for a dinner. Sign up before 1:30PM on Thursday to join a group of fellow conference attendees for dinner—space is limited! Restaurant menus and sign-up sheets will be available onsite Thursday morning. Participants are responsible for food, beverage, and transportation costs.
Meditation and Yoga
Start your day in the right frame of mind for concentration and learning! Join AFCC colleagues for morning meditation and yoga. Meditation is from 6:15AM–6:30AM followed by yoga from 6:30AM–7:15AM, Thursday and Friday mornings. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Travel and Lodging Information
The Westin Seattle
1900 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Experience the heart of Seattle from a unique vantage point at The Westin Seattle, where every stay brings the city to life through sweeping city and water views. Located just minutes from key attractions like the 5th Avenue Theater and the Monorail for easy access to the Seattle Center and Space Needle, The Westin Seattle positions you perfectly to explore the best of the city.
Reserve your stay today using this link or by calling 206-728-1000 and requesting the AFCC special rate. AFCC attendees can enjoy a special rate of $225 per night (single/double occupancy). The room block and special rate are available until rooms sell out or May 1, 2026, 5:00PM PT. Attendees are responsible for their own hotel arrangements.
To ensure room block reservations are properly attributed to the conference and associated with registered attendees, AFCC provides the hotel with a list of registrants. By registering, you acknowledge that this information will be shared with the hotel for this purpose only.
Ground Transportation
A taxi from Sea-Tac Airport to The Westin Seattle costs approximately $40–$55 one way and takes 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Rideshares (Uber, Lyft) and private shuttle services are also available. The Link Light Rail (Sound Transit) runs from the airport to downtown Seattle; Westlake Station is the closest stop to the hotel.
Parking
The Westin Seattle self-parking is $65 per day. Valet parking is $78 per day, and available only to hotel guests. Electric vehicle charging stations are offered. Pricing subject to change.
Session or Presenter Changes
AFCC reserves the right to make changes to the conference program, including (but not limited to) changes to the content and speakers in the published event schedule, or canceling sessions, should unforeseen circumstances arise.
Audio/Video Recording
No personal audio or video recording or photographing of sessions is permitted. This is a live in-person event and will not be available virtually.
Photo and Video Policy
AFCC reserves the right to take photographs during the conference and conference events. Your registration, attendance, or participation constitutes your consent for AFCC to use such photos and videos for promotional and archival purposes.
Ambient Temperature
Meeting rooms can be cool, consider bringing a light jacket or sweater.