chinese adoptee collective

2026 conference

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!!
  
  
  
  

• venue reception area - the venue includes two front doors with a vestibule/foyer in between them. the street facing front door will be open during conference operating hours while the 2nd front door will be locked and require a cac organizer to open it. 
• cac reception protocols - cac trains all reception volunteers with venue protocol if someone were to enter the building unwelcome

• suggestions :: pen, journal, ear plugs, water and snacks
• all food and drink 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)

• we made a telegram for confirmed conference registrants in order to optimize conference communication leading up to and during the event. please use this link with the name used to register to request access: https://t.me/+xIHoQKGuOLI3YWYx. 
  
• please note :: this group chat is for confirmed 2026 cac conference registrants only and by joining one is agreeing to follow cac guidelines as outlined here :: https://bit.ly/cacrules2025

• * closed means only for adults (18+) adopted from china. no adoptive parents. no partners. no general public.