Date: Thursday, April 15, 2027

Time: Convocation begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. and lasts until approximately 90 minutes.

Location: The Convocation ceremony will be held in Hall A, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California.

Registration for Convocation:

Registration will open soon. FACPs elected between January 2025 – March 2027 who have not yet participated in Convocation will automatically be invited to the 2027 Convocation Ceremony via email. 

Stoles Pick Up:

You may pick up your stoles early on Wednesday, April 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. near Registration or on Thursday, April 15 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the same location. If unable to pick up your stole early, you may also pick up your stole in the FACP Check-In Area, in Hall A of the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA beginning at 5:00 p.m. Coat check will be provided in front of Hall A. All new FACPs must report to the Governors and New Fellows Assembly Area with their stoles no later than 5:30 p.m. You may keep your stole following the ceremony. 

Schedule:

Wednesday, April 14, 2027
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early stole pick up near Registration 
Thursday, April 15, 2027
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Stoles pick up available near Registration
5:00 p.m.  Stoles pick up for participants in Hall A
5:00 p.m.  Doors open to ceremonial Hall A for guests
5:30 p.m.   Assembly in Hall A begins: Please be prepared for a wait.
6:00 p.m.  Convocation Ceremony begins

Assembly and Lines of March: 

There will be four lines of march, designated by color, and signs indicating the aisle of march for each chapter/region will be displayed in the Assembly room as well as the back of the auditorium. Please be sure to remain in your designated line at all times and follow the color arrows on the floor that correspond to the color of your line.

Seating:

Special seats will be reserved in the auditorium for the inductees.

Guests:

Guests are welcome to attend Convocation and no tickets are required. Seating for guests is on a first-come, first-served basis from 5:00-5:45 p.m. in Hall A and is suspended during the processional. Seating will continue after the processional.

Special Assistance:

Any Convocation participants who require special assistance to attend the ceremony should contact John Haefele at ACP Headquarters by March 19, 2027, via e-mail at jhaefele@acponline.org.

Candid Photographs:

Photographers will be taking candid photographs of Convocation participants in the hours leading up to and during the ceremony. Some of these photos may be used in future ACP promotional materials.

Wall of Fame:

New FACPs and their families are invited to visit the Wall of Fame, listing new FACPs invited to Convocation this year. A terrific photo opportunity! The Wall of Fame is located in Hall A Lobby.

Fees:

There are no fees regarding the Convocation Ceremony.

Deadlines:

Participants must register by March 19, 2027 to take part in Convocation. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

If You Need Hotel Reservations:

Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations early to guarantee hotel rates and availability. Go to https://annualmeeting.acponline.org/registration-travel for more detailed information.