2026 AFT Convention Schedule

Subject to change. Activities will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, July 14PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.AFT executive council meeting
Wednesday, July 15ARRIVAL DAY AND PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES
TBDCommunity service event—details to follow
10 a.m. – noonCredentials and elections committee meeting
1 p.m. – 7 p.m.Convention registration open
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Sergeants-at-arms meeting
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.Orientation for new delegates
Thursday, July 16CONVENTION DAY 1
9:30 a.m.Opening session
NoonConstitutional amendments committee
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Divisional meetings
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Convention committee meetings
EveningReception for AFT delegates and guests (tentative)
Friday, July 17CONVENTION DAY 2
7:30 a.m.AFT Higher Education breakfast
7:30 a.m.AFT Public Employees breakfast
8 a.m.AFT Nurses and Health Professionals breakfast
8 a.m.AFT PSRP breakfast
9:30 a.m.General session
12:30 p.m.Human rights lunch
2:30 p.m.General session
Saturday, July 18CONVENTION DAY 3
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Nominating session: Candidates for AFT president, secretary-treasurer, executive vice president and 43 vice presidents
10 a.m.General session
2 p.m.General session
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Election of Officers—Delegate Voting
Sunday, July 19CONVENTION DAY 4
7:30 a.m.Women’s rights breakfast
9 a.m.General session
2 p.m.General session to adjournment