AMERICAN CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION
Integrity, Courage and Commitment
The American Contract Compliance Association is excited to introduce its Online Continuing Education Conference, a new virtual learning opportunity designed to provide contract compliance professionals and industry practitioners with convenient access to high-quality professional development throughout the year.
Taking place November 3–5, 2026, this three-day virtual event will feature six live, instructor-led courses delivered through Zoom. Participants may register for the full conference or select individual courses based on their professional development needs.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your expertise, stay current with evolving compliance requirements, or earn continuing education credit, this conference provides practical, engaging learning without the time and expense of travel.
What You Can Expect
- Up to 12 contact hours of professional development
- Up to 1.2 CEUs awarded through Morgan State University
- Interactive instruction focused on practical, real-world applications
- Case studies, participant engagement, and opportunities for questions and discussion
- Convenient online access via Zoom
FEATURED COURSES
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Session 1
Course: 360.2 – Compliance with Purpose: Transforming Labor Compliance into a Strategic Project Advantage
Presenter: Wendy Ortman
Focus: Workforce Development • Labor Compliance
Course Time: Pacific: 8:00–10:00 AM | Mountain: 9:00–11:00 AM | Central: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Eastern: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Labor compliance is often approached reactively and enforcement-driven, creating challenges across agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors. This interactive course uses real-world scenarios and discussion to explore strategies for improving reporting accuracy, streamlining communication, supporting small and disadvantaged businesses, and shifting labor compliance toward a coordinated, performance-driven system.
Session 2
Course: 451.2 – Race-Conscious to Race-Neutral
Presenters: Nina Jones & Martha Valenzuela
Focus: Race-Neutral Strategies • Supplier Diversity • Small Business
Course Time: Pacific: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Mountain: 12:00–2:00 PM | Central: 1:00–3:00 PM | Eastern: 2:00–4:00 PM
Explore legal and regulatory shifts toward race-neutral procurement and practical strategies for driving diverse participation when race-conscious goals cannot be established. This course focuses on balancing compliance requirements with meaningful and inclusive contracting outcomes.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Session 3
Course: 345.2 – The New IFR: Measuring the Availability of Socially Disadvantaged Businesses, and Refining the Implementation of the Federal DBE Program
Presenters: Dr. Sameer Bawa & Ed Salcedo
Focus: Compliance & Certification
Course Time: Pacific: 8:00–10:00 AM | Mountain: 9:00–11:00 AM | Central: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Eastern: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Examine the implications of the Fall 2025 USDOT Interim Final Rule removing race and gender presumptions from the social disadvantage component of the DBE/ACDBE program. Participants will explore individualized determinations, availability studies, census-based methodologies, and operational considerations following program reevaluation.
Session 4
Course: 355.2 – Building Internal Buy-In for Contract Compliance and Supplier Diversity Programs
Presenter: Joseph Abrahams
Focus: Community • Advocacy • Public Engagement
Course Time: Pacific: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Mountain: 12:00–2:00 PM | Central: 1:00–3:00 PM | Eastern: 2:00–4:00 PM
Learn innovative approaches for building organizational support for contract compliance and supplier diversity programs. The course highlights community engagement, supplier readiness, business development, and strategic partnerships that can strengthen diverse vendor relationships and supplier growth.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Session 5
Course: 610.2 – Developing & Managing a Small and Local Business
Presenter: Renee Watson
Focus: Race-Neutral Strategies • Supplier Diversity • Small Business
Course Time: Pacific: 8:00–10:00 AM | Mountain: 9:00–11:00 AM | Central: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Eastern: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Explore how communities can move beyond legally defensible goals and Good Faith Efforts to identify market opportunities and strengthen pathways for small and local businesses. Participants will consider practical strategies for connecting local businesses with contracting opportunities.
Session 6
Course: 110.2 – Understanding the Difference Between Diversity, Disparate Impact and Disparity
Presenter: Rodney Strong
Focus: Legal Framework • Disparity • Data • Program Defensibility
Course Time: Pacific: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Mountain: 12:00–2:00 PM | Central: 1:00–3:00 PM | Eastern: 2:00–4:00 PM
Gain a concise understanding of diversity initiatives, disparate impact, and disparity analysis in public contracting and supplier diversity. This course provides practical insights and tools to support compliance and program defensibility as legal and regulatory requirements continue to evolve.
Flexible Registration Options
Full Conference: $399 ACCA Members | $550 non-members
Participate in all six courses and earn up to 12 contact hours / 1.2 CEUs.
Individual Course: $75 ACCA Members | $100 non-members
Select the course or courses that best fit your professional development needs. Earn 2 contact hours/ 0.2 CEUs per individual course.
Cancellation Policy: A cancellation fee of $25.00 per course will be deducted from any refund issued after payment has been received.
Credit Card Fee: A 2% credit card processing fee will be applied to all credit card transactions.
Payment Requirement: Payment for the online conference must be received in full before access to the conference and course sessions are provided.
Important CEU & Attendance Requirements
Because CEU integrity is a priority, participants must actively participate throughout each course. To receive CEU credit, participants are required to:
- Remain visible on camera during the session
- Respond to attendance verification polls
- Attend the full instructional period
- Participation in required engagement activities
Attendance will be monitored through Zoom polling, camera verification, attendance reports, instructor verification, and administrative review. Failure to meet participation requirements will result in denial of CEU credit.
Course Credit:
Participants will not receive duplicate credit for a course previously completed at the 2026 ACCA National Training Institute. Repeating a course does not result in additional CEU or contact-hour credit. Members can log in to their MemberLeap profile to verify courses completed before registering: MemberLeap Login
Technology Requirements
Participants will need:
- Reliable internet access
- A computer, tablet, or smartphone
- Access to Zoom
- A functioning webcam
- The ability to respond to Zoom attendance polls
Professional Development. Practical Knowledge. Earn CEUs—From Anywhere.
