Ace UnConference

Saturday, August 10th, 2024  |  10:00am - 5:00pm  |  Berkeley, CA

The Ace UnConference is the largest gathering of aces in the SF Bay Area. Join us for for free food, friends, and great discussions! 

So...What's an UnConference?

An unconference is an event where the participants set the agenda. When the day begins we will have a blank agenda with open rooms and time slots. Anyone will be able to suggest topics that they would like the ace community to discuss, from gender in the ace community to aces in popular media to cake recipes.

We will have time set aside during the open session for attendees to pitch their topics with a quick summary of what they hope to talk about, but that won't be your only chance. The schedule remains open to additions all day long - Had a really good conversation that you want to continue? Feel free to make a new session on the spot and stick it in any available timeslot!

You don't need to have anything prepared to lead a session - just a topic that you are interested in facilitating a discussion around.

Please note, however, that the UnConference is intended as a conversation space, not an educational 101 space. UnConference attendees are not here to educate you or to answer your personal curiosity, whether it's questions about (a)sexuality, gender, or anything else. If you have questions or would like to learn more, consider instead contacting an organizer at info@asexuality.org or checking out our resources page.

Conference Schedule

10:00 -10:30am Check-in and Registration

10:30 - 11:00am Welcome and Schedule Building

11:00 - 11:40am Workshop Session 1

11:45am - 12:25pm Workshop Session 2

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch

1:30 - 2:10pm Workshop Session 3

2:15 - 2:55pm Workshop Session 4

3:00 - 3:40pm  Workshop Session 5

3:45 - 4:25pm Workshop Session 6

4:30 - 5:00 Closing + Cake

2024 UnConference Location (Changed!)

James Kenney Community Center (inside James Kenney Park)
1720 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA, 94710

Transit Directions

James Kenney Community Center is about a .9 mil / 20 min walk from the North Berkeley BART Station. It can also be more directly accessed by AC Transit lines 72 and 51B, which each have stops around 3 blocks away. 

Parking

Street parking around the park is free - no permit required. However, the closest spots can fill up fast on weekends. 

Food + Drink

Lunch will be provided, but if you want to grab breakfast or snacks on your way in, or make plans for dinner afterwards, James Kenney Park is about 2-3 blocks from nearby cafes on San Pablo Ave. to the north. A wider array of evening food and drink options are also available to the south at the 4th street neighborhood shops and eateries. 

Attendee Policies

Masking will be required in indoor areas (masks will be provided). Mask-optional outdoor spaces will also be available. 

This is also a low-fragrance environment. Please reduce or eliminate heavy perfumes/colognes or other scents. 

Please click here to see the full covid policy, accessibility policy, and community agreements >>