chinese adoptee collective

2026 conference

general info

•     who :: people (18 yo+) adopted from china
  
•     when :: may 22-25, 2026 
  
•     where :: in person at asian arts initiative, 1219 vine st, chinatown, philadelphia, pa 19107 (free digital conference to be published afterward - see “collective gems <3” google map for local community recs!)
  
•     how :: 100% grassroots volunteer and community organized. learn more about our virtual fundraiser to help offset conference costs here. 
  
•     cost :: pay what you can/no one turned away for lack of funds (pwyc/notaflof), our registration form has a sliding scale for attendees
  

chinese adoptee collective (cac) is thrilled to present “FAMILY” - first, found, and future - the 2nd closed* conference for people adopted from china, to take place may 22-25 2026 at the asian arts initiative in person (free digital conference to be published afterward). swipe for faq >>>>> 



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know before you go

• asian arts initiative :: 2 gender neutral restrooms per floor, fully ada accessible, one elevator, 25 stairs per floor (3 floors)

• masks and a negative rapid test required and provided for free 
• hand sanitizer encouraged, provided, and free 
• stay home if you are feeling sick!!

• suggestions :: pen, journal, water bottle, and snacks
• all food is pay-your-own-way / on-your-own (see “collective gems <3” google map for community reccs!)

• approx 20 min/$50 rideshare from airport
• approx 45 min/$7 train from airport (septa.org for more info)

• best western plus convention center - promo code coming soon!
• kestrel hotel - promo code coming soon!