A1F National Conference

• Alpha Angels Memorial Service and evening reception

• Official conference kickoff
• Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
• Empowering general sessions geared toward Alpha-1 patients, including the Alpha Empowerment Hour
• Educational & empowering afternoon sessions
• Alpha-1 Parents Meet & Greet
• Dinner reception

• Enlightening general session geared toward Alpha-1 research
• Alpha-1 Research Panel
• Emerging Therapies in Alpha-1
• Three (3) afternoon tracks with educational presentations on a range of Alpha-1 topics
• Dinner reception & entertainment

• A farewell brunch celebration you won’t want to miss!

A1F has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $199/night plus taxes and fees for Alpha-1 patient attendees. Please book directly via our reservation link below.

Be sure to edit the dates of your stay and click “UPDATE” to see the correct rate.

Reserve Your Hotel Room(s)

1. The deadline to make a reservation with the discounted rate is May 5, 2026.
2. Please contact the hotel directly with any ADA needs or special accommodation requests.

To keep expenses for the conference as low as possible, A1F has negotiated the best possible hotel rate and we encourage all attendees to book your hotel within our room block.

To book via phone, call (619) 291-2900. It is important that you identify yourself as attending the 2026 Alpha-1 Foundation National Conference and should be reserved under the Alpha-1 PATIENT Attendee block. Any request for special accommodations must be made at the time of this call.

Hotel Information:

Sheraton San Diego Resort – 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Industry representatives and exhibitors should not book through the patient attendee block linked above. Industry and exhibitor accommodations must be reserved through the Industry room block titled “Industry and Alpha-1 Foundation”, which is available on the Industry registration page. Scroll down to the Industry Members & Exhibitors tab for more information.

Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Transportation

Airport Shuttle

Complimentary airport shuttle service to and from San Diego International airport runs daily every 30-40 minutes from 4:45 AM – 12:00 AM. Confirm next available time with the front desk. If you’re driving, self-parking is available and valet is available.

All persons who are employed by an industry company must register to attend as an exhibitor even if they will not be participating in the exhibit booth, including MSLs and healthcare providers.

To register as an Industry Member or Exhibitor, please contact Angela McBride at amcbride@alpha1.org.

Please note – Industry representatives and exhibitors should not book through the patient attendee block linked above. Industry and exhibitor accommodations must be reserved through the Industry room block titled “Industry and Alpha-1 Foundation”, which is available on the Industry registration page.

Conference Registration Desk Hours of Operation

Visit the conference registration desk on the Ballroom Level to pick up your conference name badge, registration bag and materials.

Thursday, June 4th: 11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday, June 5th: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 6th: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Hours

Grand Opening – Friday, June 5th – Time TBA

Friday, June 5th: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 6th: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Alpha-1 Kids Room will be open on Saturday, June 6th.

Alpha-1 Kids Room Hours
8:30 am – 12:30 pm (closed during lunch)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgement

For those planning to attend in person, please read the COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment – Event Liability Waiver and Release of Claims.

Official Conference Name Badges

All official conference name badges MUST be worn at all times while in the conference areas. Please be advised that A1F National Conference name badges must be worn at all times in order to enter the exhibit hall, attend sessions and meals. Anyone not wearing an official conference name badge will be asked to leave the conference area.

Patient Confidentiality

Due to the sensitivity of health information, we encourage you to make an informed choice about whether or not to provide your personal information to the organizations exhibiting and participating at this conference.

Photography

Please be advised that the Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is taking photos and video throughout the conference. All photos and video taken by the official photographer and videographer may be used in A1F publications or reproduced to be used for newsletters, promotional materials, inclusion on websites or any other purpose. You release A1F from any liability connected with the taking of photographs and video. If you do not wish to have your picture used in any publication, please let A1F know in writing.

Special Dietary Requests

The conference can reasonably accommodate special dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. Please indicate if you will need a special accommodation at the time of registration. 

The hotel will clearly indicate allergens at buffets, if applicable. Meals provided with your registration may contain certain allergens. During plated meals, it is the responsibility of the attendee to ask hotel staff if there is a question about any ingredients.

Participants who have made a special dietary request will have it noted on their name badge in the bottom right hand corner. Please make sure to let the banquet server know that you need a special meal and show them your name badge.

Cell Phones/Electronics

Please silence cell phones and other electronic communication devices during the general and breakout sessions.

Dress Code

Dress is casual for all conference meetings, sessions and dinners.
You may want to bring a sweater or light jacket, as the hotel ballrooms may be cold.
Please avoid wearing perfumes, colognes or other scented items. This can trigger a serious asthma attack for some Alphas.

Will the educational sessions be recorded and available for later viewing?

Yes, sessions will be recorded and available to view on-demand on the virtual environment (VE) for one month following the conference. The VE will close one month after the close of the conference. Educational sessions will be available to watch in the A1F Video Library on ALPHA1.ORG by Monday, one month following the conference.

The Alpha-1 Foundation National Conference offers a virtual option on the Alpha-1 Foundation’s virtual environment (VE) for those who are unable to attend in person.

Sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be available to view live. Register to attend virtually at the link above.

For general questions about the Alpha-1 Foundation National Conference, email
nationalconference@alpha1.org.

For questions about conference registration:
Kim Caraballo, Patient Outreach Manager
1-877-228-7321, Ext. 323
kcaraballo@alpha1.org

Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities:
Alexis Artiles Ojeda, Senior Director of Marketing and Patient Programs
aojeda@alpha1.org