2026​ WELCOME Conference

 

The Immigrant Connection Welcome Conference is the only one of its kind in the nation. The Immigrant Connection Legal Network, Church Partners, and Community Partners convene for 3 days of invaluable in-person learning and connection.

 

Focused plenaries and breakout sessions will be available for attendees in

immigration law & practice, welcome programs, program and office management, biblical foundations of welcome, cross-cultural skills, trauma-informed services, and more.

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Ridgecrest Conference Center

Black Mountain, NC

September 21-24, 2026 

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Please note a few key changes in this year's conference:

*Welcome Conference 2026 will begin on Monday, September 21st, at 4pm. Please make travel arrangements accordingly.

*Conference attendees are responsible for their own transportation and transportation costs. All details are in the conference policy manuals linked below. Please review transportation information and shuttle details thoroughly. 

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Questions about Welcome Conference 2026 can be directed to

Kathy Drury, kathy@icwelcome.org.