Join us in spirit for the plenaries and other events via Facebook or Youtube! This YouTube link will remain the same at the times listed. Facebook: Wednesday, July 15, 9:00 AM PT Wednesday, July 15, 2:00 PM PT  Wednesday night’s Gala will carry us back to the sparkle and style of the roaring 1920s, so pack your zoot suits, fedoras, pearls, fringe, and flapper dresses! All ages are welcome to dress up and join the fun. The Light and Life Band will keep the celebration going until 11:00 PM. There will be items, such as hats, available, if you need an addition to your '20s glam! And, of course, anything with a butterfly will beautifully echo our IC26 theme of Emergence.
We welcome donations of higher-quality Urantia Book-related or spiritual goods for the attendee Give-Away. Whether you are a IC26 UB Gallery Vendor or not, you are invited to gift special prizes for your fellow UB students! As an example, these items have been donated by Cristina Seaborn: 2 Urantia Book Trivia games by Wally Ziglar, 3 DVDs of Bill Sadler Lectures, a CD set of the Life and Teachings of Jesus Book 3 by Uversa Press. Attendees will receive tickets at conference check-in, and winners will be chosen throughout the event. Reach out to aprilhelen@urantiabook.org for more info. | The Urantia Book Fellowship is excited to host over 300 students, a third of them are relatively new to the global community. This triennial International Conference has the theme of “Emergence: Personal to Plenary” and will be held from July 12-16, 2026 at the Asilomar Conference Center, near Monterey, California. Co-sponsored by the Angels of the Angels, (who support those doing the work), the Reversion Directors, the Celestial Musicians, and the Conductors of Worship, IC26 will be an opportunity to deepen your connection with Our Father, recharge our spiritual batteries, grow in community, and be inspired by the seashore’s majesty. Note: The pre-conference retreat is sold out and conference hotel registrations are closed. You can still register as a commuter! 
Hotel Room Check-In Hearst Social Hall, available anytime Conference Check-In Marlin Room Sunday, July 12, 1:30–5:00 PM Luggage storage will be available. |
A limited selection will be available for sale at the conference. If you missed it, note shipping times... Get your IC26 swag at this link. Canvas bags and 12 oz hot/cold thermoses will be given as gifts to attendees at conference registration/check-in. We hope you’ll enjoy using them throughout the conference as refillable water, coffee, and tea bottles.
Check back soon for this sub-header to be linked to the songs we invite you to chime in on! |  Do you have secondary works to share with the community? Books, art, crafts, podcasts, courses, retreat centers, services, and other mission-aligned offerings are welcome. If you bring items for sale, they must go through the official Gallery. Please submit the Gallery Vendor Form. Contact aprilhelen@urantiabook.org for availablity. Gallery Hours
Sunday Gallery Set-up: 2-6p Sunday: 6-10p Monday: 7-9a, 10a-2p, 3-10p Tuesday: 7-9a, 10a-2p, 3-8p Wednesday: 7-9a, 10a-2p, 3-7p, 8-10p Thursday Gallery Break-down: 7-9a
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TRANSPORTATION (Solo) From San Jose Airport or San Francisco Airport, Groome Transport offers a shuttle service to Monterey. Check their website for times and pick up spots. From the Groome station in Monterey is a taxi ride to Asilomar. Odds are high you'll be commuting with other conference attendees so show your circles to make new friends and split the last mile fare. From Monterey Airport, it looks like Uber/taxi is the best bet. If you find fellow travelers you can share the fee. | TRANSPORTATION (Ride Share) Drivers please consider volunteering to pickup fellow attendees from either San Jose Airport or Monterey Airport. Those hoping to ride-share will be coordinated as best as possible. From Monterey Airport: we will send an email to folks in the same hour of travel and they can coordinate the last mile taxi. From San Jose Airport: IF we get driver volunteers available during the window of your arrival we will contact you to coordinate pickup. Driver volunteers and those hoping to ride-share, please complete this form. |
The pre-conference retreat is sold out and conference hotel registrations are closed. You can still register as a commuter!
|  Only service animals are permitted. Comfort animals are not recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at Asliomar. Register your dog at geoffrey.theiss@urantiabook.org, ASAP, so that your room assignment can be made, placed within a service animal-friendly room. Service animals are NOT allowed in Merrill Hall. If you are bringing your service animal to Crocker Dining Hall, it must be confined to an enclosed carrier. When in public spaces, service animals must be on a leash. |
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| Asilomar Conference Grounds, located on the Monterey Coast, offers a peaceful setting for educational and spiritual retreat. Designed in the Arts and Crafts style by architect Julia Morgan, Asilomar honors the natural beauty of its coastal surroundings. The nearby shoreline is part of Asilomar State Beach and Marine Preserve, where visitors may see harbor seals, sea otters, and other coastal wildlife. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pacific Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, redwood forests, and many other beloved destinations are also within reach. Asilomar is currently undergoing a $10 million rejuvenation, expected to be complete just before IC26 begins. We invite you to consider extending your stay and enjoying this sublime setting of sea, forest, fellowship, and worship in God’s outdoor cathedral. In nearby Monterey you will find the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, The Pacific Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, and just up the coast, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. |
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