UAC 2026

FAQs

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to sign up for the entire conference or can I pick my dates?

You could do either, depending on your specific interests, schedule and budget.

Registration for the full conference covers all sessions for five days, from Sept. 4 to 8, 2026. Registration fees vary from an early-bird member ($345), to a nonmember purchasing after July 22, 2026 ($635).

Single-day tickets are available, and range from $135, for an early bird, to $175 after July 22, 2026.

Pre or post conference workshops, held on Sept. 3 & 9, 2026. Registration for these are extra and range from $135 for an early-bird member, to $195 for a nonmember after July 22, 2026.

Click HERE for a full list of conference rates & cut-off dates.

What is included with the registration fee?

The registration fee includes access to the lectures over five days, the Monday night banquet & Regulus Awards, held on Sept 7, and the opportunity to meet more than 1,500 astrologers from all over the world at all levels.

What is the additional 11-15% fee added to my registration? 

UAC is using Zeffy, a registration platform for non-profit organizations (such as UAC). Zeffy covers the credit card fees, which allows UAC to maintain a reasonable registration rate. Zeffy covers the credit card fees by adding the OPTION for each attendee to add 11-15% to their registration. It is automatically calculated, BUT YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED to add the donation. You can simply opt-out, or give a smaller amount.

Yes. Members of UAC sponsoring organizations, which include  AFA, AYA, ISAR, NCGR, AND OPA, will enjoy the lower member rates. .

Yes, you can add pre & post conference workshops.

Pre-conference workshops are scheduled for Thursday, Sept 3, and Post-conference workshops on Wednesday, Sept 9.

There are also Org Day sponsored workshops on Wednesday, Sept 2, and Consulting Skills Training on Aug 31-Sept 1. Skills testing take place Wednesday, Sept 9.

The Monday, Sept 7th banquet is sold out. Please contact Courtney Blair to be added to the waitlist – uacregistrar@gmail.com.

 The Chicago Marriott Downtown has dining options and there are many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. 

What is the refund policy?

Refunds before Aug. 1, 2026, will have a $95 cancellation fee.

All refunds within 180 days of registration will be credited back to your credit card. Refunds after 180 days, and refunds before the cancellation period ends, will be refunded by check.

International attendees requesting a refund after 180 days may receive payment by bank wire or PayPal. Any wire transfer, currency conversion, or transaction fees will be deducted from the refund amount.

NO REFUNDS after August 1, 2026.

We invite you to join our astrological events in a spirit of curiosity, friendliness, open-mindedness, and respect. We do not tolerate harassment in any form.

This Code of Conduct applies to all participants at UAC events, including attendees, speakers, volunteers, vendors, organizers, and staff.

At a UAC event, you agree to:

  • Respect the boundaries and personal autonomy of others.
  • Avoid aggressively promoting your own services, products, or causes.
  • Honor confidentiality requests by speakers and fellow attendees.
  • Look out for one another and help maintain a supportive environment.

These behaviors do not belong at UAC:

  • Invasion of privacy, including taking photos (or requesting selfies) of people you do not know.
  • Recording lectures or presentations without explicit permission.
  • Disruptive behavior, including excessive alcohol or drug use, stalking, following, or threatening others.
  • Abuse of power or privilege (including abuses related to position, wealth, race, gender, or identity).
  • Homophobia, racism, or any discrimination against a group or class of people.
  • Sexual harassment of any kind, including unwelcome sexual attention, sexual comments, or unwanted physical contact.

UAC’s Commitment:

UAC will investigate all reported incidents with discretion and confidentiality. UAC reserves the right to remove any person who violates this Code of Conduct from the event, in whole or in part, without refund.

If you experience or witness behavior that concerns you, please report it to Event Coordinator Laura Nalbandian so that we can take appropriate action.

The UAC Hospitality Desk is available to assist attendees and serves as the event’s lost-and-found. Please report any instances of theft or lost items directly to the hotel.

The conference will be held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue, (Driveway Entrance on 541 North Rush Street), Chicago, IL 60611
Tel.: +1 312-836-0100

The hotel block is sold out for Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.

See tab for Overflow Hotels

Email Laura Nalbandian at uac.astrologyconf@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist; please provide your arrival and departure dates. Registered attendees will receive priority.

Early bird registration starts on August 18th; the hotel page will be live on that date as well.

The conference will be held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue, (Driveway Entrance on 541 North Rush Street), Chicago, IL 60611
However, the conference hotel block is now sold out, and we are taking names for the waitlist.

Here are options for lodging with a short walk of the Chicago Marriott –

ACME Hotel – 15 East Ohio St
(312) 894-0800 
King/$179, Dbl /$199
Make your reservation HERE

Fairfield by Marriott – 216 E. Ontario St
(312) 787-3777
Dbl/King – $189
Make your reservation HERE

Courtyard by Marriott – 165 E. Ontario St
Dbl/King – $199
Make your reservation HERE

Courtyard by Marriott – River North
30 E Hubbard St
Dbl/King – $172
Make your reservation HERE

Hotel 55
55 E Ontario St
Double – $189
Make your reservation HERE
3 night minimum requirement

 

DISCOUNTED PARKING

A discounted self-parking fee of $35.00 daily with in/out privileges has been extended to the group.  Group understands that this is based upon availability and spaces are not reserved for the group and rate is subject to change.  The parking facility is located at 50 East Ohio and is not owned or operated by the Hotel.   Guests utilizing the parking facility do so at their own discretion and understand that the Hotel shall not be held liable for any changes in parking rates or availability of spaces.  It is the planner’s responsibility to make all on-site attendees, facilitators, and speakers aware of this information.

To request a roommate, contact UAC Room Share Coordinator Kathryn Silverton at UAC26roomsharing@gmail.com. She will add your name and email address to a list of those seeking roommates and will send you the list. You can select your own roommate from the list and make your own arrangements. Updated lists will be sent out periodically and on request. Please include phone#, and estimated arrival/departure dates.

Q: Where should I make my reservations for the hotel? Should I visit their website directly?
A: Here is the link to make your hotel reservations. DO NOT register on the hotel’s website. You won’t get the conference discount and you won’t be able to book a room that far in advance.

Q: How will the hotel know with whom I’ll be rooming?
A: Once you find a roommate, it’s you and your roommate’s responsibilities to amend your reservations.

Q: Should I wait until I have a roommate before I make my hotel reservations?
A: No! Book your reservation as soon as possible.

The Chicago Marriott Downtown does not provide shuttle service.

From Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Distance From Property: 15.0 Miles
Click here for information on transit options to and from O’Hare.

From Chicago Midway International Airport
Distance From Property: 12.1 Miles
Click here for information on transit options to and from Midway.

Attendance to lectures is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to lectures open 15 minutes prior, so plan to arrive early.

Every effort has been made to accommodate larger audiences for popular speakers, but it’s possible that lecture rooms will fill to capacity quickly.

You may queue outside the lecture room before doors open. Seating is not guaranteed, and UAC’s policy allows you to save ONE seat next to you as long as you are present. Recordings of lectures will be available for purchase and not offered in compensation for missing a session.

Please refer to UAC’s Code of Conduct printed in the program guide.

UAC’s policy allows you to save ONE seat next to you as long as you are present.

Every effort has been made to accommodate larger audiences for popular speakers, but it’s possible that lecture rooms will fill to capacity quickly.

Attendance to lectures is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to lecture rooms open 15 minutes prior, so plan to arrive early and queue near the entrance. Recordings of lectures will be available for purchase and not offered in compensation for missing a session.

Please refer to UAC’s Code of Conduct printed in the program guide.

Yes, lectures will be recorded via audio & video, and recordings will be made available for sale through the Recordings Store tab on the UAC26 website.  Click here for more information.

The recording team will have a sales counter at the conference, on the 5th floor.

Yes!  The Market Place will be on the 5th floor in the Chicago Ballroom.  We will have 44 vendors, including a very large bookstore.

We will create a separate vendor page for you to explore what our vendors have to offer.

Lunch will not be provided at UAC’s Lunchtime Lectures. There are several cafés and restaurants in the hotel, including the Rush Street Pantry and Starbucks (Restaurants & Dining | Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile), along with delis and food markets in the neighborhood (sandwiches and to-go restaurants in the vicinity of the marriott downtown chicago – Google Search).

Please wear comfortable clothing that you would wear in public at any other event. Note that the hotel is air-conditioned, and you may wish to dress in layers or carry a sweater, vest or wrap.

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