Join CMRS scholars, artists, activists, students, clinicians, and community members for an in-person conference February 19–21, 2026 at UCLA.
Registration Pricing
Conference Schedule
Please find our conference schedule here.
Hotel Information
We encourage attendees to book their stay at the UCLA Luskin Center Hotel, located directly on the UCLA campus. This convenient location is just a one-minute walk from the James West Alumni Center (JWAC), where many of our conference events will be held. Staying at the Luskin Center ensures easy access to sessions, networking, and the heart of the CMRS 2026 experience. Please help us fill our room block by booking through the following link by January 19th, 2026 at 3pm PT.
Book Your Room at the UCLA Luskin Center Hotel
Airport & Travel Information
The closest airport to UCLA is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Distance from UCLA: Approximately 12 miles
- Driving Time: About 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic
We’ve added a couple of alternative hotel options for your convenience. While we don’t have room blocks or special rates at these locations, they tend to be a bit more budget-friendly. Both are located within walking distance of the James West Alumni Center.
Plaza La Reina
📍 10850 Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024
📞 (310) 986-6888
🌐 plazalareina.com
🗺️ Approximately 0.9 miles from the James West Alumni Center (~20-minute walk)
Royal Palace Westwood
📍 1052 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
📞 (310) 208-6677
🌐 royalpalacewestwood.com
🗺️ Approximately 0.8 miles from the James West Alumni Center (~17-minute walk)
LAX is the most convenient option for domestic and international travelers attending the 2026 CMRS Conference. You can reach UCLA by rideshare (Lyft/Uber), taxi, shuttle, or public transit from the airport.
Become a Sponsor!
Your support for the 2026 CMRS Conference can provide opportunities for the greater mixed-race community to learn, engage, and collaborate with local, national, and international scholars, artists, activists, students, clinicians, and community organizations who are interested in addressing our changing demographics and building meaningful dialogue and action that speaks to our collective humanity and growing diversity of lived experiences.
In addition, your support will…
- Improve accessibility by keeping conference registration costs low
- Promote local multiracial artists and activists
- Help multiracial students and scholars disseminate innovative research, art, and projects
Click HERE to become a sponsor. We appreciate your support!
This page will be continually updated as more details of the conference are finalized. Updates will be announced on CMRS’s social media platforms.
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