Join us for the 2026 Ace UnConference on July 25th!

Ace UnConference 2026

Saturday, July 25th, 2026 | 10:00am - 5:30pm | Berkeley, CA

The Ace UnConference is the largest gathering of aces in the SF Bay Area. Join us for friends, fun crafts, new reads, 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.

What to Expect + Other FAQ

2026 UnConference Schedule

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

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

11:15-11:55am Workshop Session 1

12:00-12:40pm Workshop Session 2

12:40-1:50pm Break for Lunch

1:50-2:30pm Workshop Session 3

2:35-3:15pm Workshop Session 4

3:15-3:45pm Afternoon Break + Cupcakes

3:45-4:25pm Workshop Session 5

4:30-5:10pm Workshop Session 6

5:10-5:30pm Closing

*Check-In and Registration will remain open all day
for anyone who needs to arrive later in the day.

2026 UnConference Location

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 on weekends.

Food + Drink

Snacks and water will be available all day for all attendees; we will also have cupcakes available during the afternoon break.

For budget reasons, lunch will unfortuntely not be provided this year. We recommend that people either pack a lunch, or check out some of the establishments nearby. Limited fridge space is available, but prioritized for those with accessibility or affordability concerns who may not be able to make use of shelf stable options or nearby restaurants - contact info@asexualitysf.com to let us know if you may need to make use of this accommodation.

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.

Get Directions Here >>

Attendee Policies

Masking will be required in indoor areas. For outdoor spaces, masking is encouraged but not required. Masks will be provided.

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 >>

Beyond Just Discussion

The UnConference is about more than just talk. In addition to discussion sessions throughout the day, we’ll also have the following available all day in the main courtyard:

Community Bulletin Board (New in 2026!)

The community bulletin board will be a table set up for attendees to promote their own ace events, groups, or projects, or other community projects or events that they think may be of interest to other aces. We’ll have areas to tape up posters and flyers as well as table space for anyone who wants to bring a stack of cards, brochures, or other handouts. We’ll also have pens and paper available for anyone who wants to start their own mailing list for a new community group, or swap info with other attendees.

Potluck Snack Table (New in 2026!)

We will be providing some light snacks throughout the day, and cupcakes in the afternoon, but we’d also like to invite anyone in the community to bring their own snacks to share! We just ask that anyone who brings homemade food also bring an ingredient list, so that anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions can check which snacks are safe for them.

If needed, we also have limited prep space and a kitchen sink available in the venue kitchenette for setup and cleanup, but you would need to bring your own supplies.

Community Library

Attendees are also invited to browse through the books in our community library. We’ll be bringing a collection of asexuality related books, both fiction and nonfiction, that have been contributed by Asexuality SF members. We will have the library table set up all day, and attendees are welcome to peruse the books throughout the day. We do ask that all books are returned to the library table by the end of the UnConference.

Craft Corner

We’ll also have a craft corner set up with Asexuality SF’s custom pin making supplies. We have preprinted pride flag designs, fun floral collage materials, as well as blank templates and markers and colored pencils that you can use to make your own custom designs. If you’ve always wanted swag for a newer or lesser known pride flag that you can’t find anywhere else, this is your chance to make your own!

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