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ANCOR Connect ‘26

Join your national community community of providers for three days in Boston's stunning Seaport District. Together, we'll share innovative ways to stay agile, build strong partnerships, and leverage new tools that advance our shared mission of community inclusion for all.

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ANCOR Connect ’26: Navigating the Now

ANCOR’s flagship annual gathering connects you with the people and ideas that empower you to deliver better services to more people. Every year, ANCOR Connect is our space for learning, connection, and taking meaningful action—a cornerstone of our community.

ANCOR Connect ’26 will take place April 21-23, 2026, in Boston’s vibrant Seaport District—a neighborhood where historic roots meet modern innovation. It’s a place where bold thinking and community spirit come together to tackle tough challenges and spark new possibilities.

Our theme for ANCOR Connect ’26, Navigating the Now, invites us to draw inspiration from the Seaport itself—a dynamic waterfront shaped by centuries of change and constant reinvention. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies, fresh ideas, and real-world solutions to help us keep moving forward—no matter what challenges arise.

The conference will spotlight innovative ways to stay agile, build strong partnerships, and leverage new tools that advance our shared mission of community inclusion for all. From thought-provoking discussions on technology’s role in service delivery to sessions focused on leadership resilience and community engagement, ANCOR Connect ’26 offers a comprehensive platform for growth and collaboration.

Come ready to share your story, learn from colleagues and thought leaders, and leave the Seaport District with fresh clarity, courage, and energy for the road ahead. It’s all about navigating the now—and Boston’s Seaport is the perfect backdrop for shaping what comes next for the people and communities we serve. 

Who Attends?

All are welcome! As the signature gathering of community providers that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), ANCOR’s Annual Conference attracts a diverse range of innovators from provider organizations, including:

  • Executive leaders
  • Program directors & program managers
  • Frontline supervisors
  • Direct support professionals
  • Behavioral health specialists
  • Case managers & support coordinators
  • Nurses & other clinical staff
  • Administrative staff (including professionals from human resources, finance, communications, development and more)
  • Board members

In addition to provider organization staff, the ANCOR Annual Conference draws a wide array of others supporting our collective mission, including:

  • Self-advocates & other people with I/DD
  • Family members of people with I/DD
  • Researchers
  • Federal, state and local policymakers and regulators
  • Companies offering leading products and services used by I/DD providers
  • At-large members of the disability advocacy community

Given the diverse range of Annual Conference participants, there’s something for everyone—including YOU!

Become a Sponsor

Each year, ANCOR’s biggest gathering is made possible because of the generosity of our sponsors!

From onsite branding opportunities to mainstage keynotes, and networking breaks to pre-conference workshops, there is a wide array of sponsorship opportunities available to bring you maximum visibility among the nation’s premier gathering of the I/DD community, including agency decision makers. Information about these opportunities can be found in our Sponsorship Prospectus below. To take advantage of one of these opportunities today, email Mariana Nork.

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Become an Exhibitor

The ANCOR Connect ‘26 exhibit hall will be the place to demonstrate your products and services within the I/DD community to 1,000 agency executives and other key leaders from communities in every corner of the country. ANCOR Connect ‘26 is the ideal venue for maximum exposure for your company, as you will have direct access to the agency decision makers and other leading experts on disability supports and services, all in one place.

The Exhibit Hall will be open on April 21 and 22, and the all-access pass included in your ANCOR Connect exhibitor registration unlocks full access to all programming on those days, as well as on April 23.

Exhibitor registration will open in early December.

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