National Council on Interpreting in Health Care

2026 Language Access Congress

NCIHC welcomes you to the 2026 Language Access Congress in Providence, RI, September 24-26, a national gathering of leaders, practitioners, advocates, and researchers committed to advancing equitable communication in health care. This year’s theme is The Symphony of Synergy: Speak Clearly, Lead Boldly, Define the Action.

The 2026 Congress is designed to:

  • Share best practices in medical interpreting, translation, and language access program design

  • Engage with policy and compliance updates affecting language access at local, state, and federal levels

  • Explore emerging technologies in multilingual health communication

  • Center patient and community perspectives in every conversation

Program Highlights

  • Hospital Visit

  • Meet and Greet Reception

  • Keynote Speaker

  • 21 Sessions

  • Interpretini Reception and awarding the Language Access Champion

  • Networking

We can’t wait for you to join us at the 2026 Language Access Congress. It’s more than a conference; it’s a working space for everyone committed to ensuring that language is never a barrier to care.

 

AGENDA (link) coming soon

FULL PROGRAM (link) coming soon

 

CEU Approvals

CCHI - pending
RID - pending
IMIA/NBCMI - pending

 

Hotel Reservations and Congress Registration

The Congress will take place from September 24-26, 2026, at the Aloft Providence Hotel in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. (Aloft Providence Hotel, 191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903). 

Use the link below to make your hotel reservations.

Hotel Link


Get ready to connect with leading experts, advocates, and practitioners in the language access field at this premier event.
The Congress promises to be an invaluable opportunity for professional development, networking, and sharing best practices to advance language access for all. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of the 2026 NCIHC Language Access Congress.

Hospital Visit
The event is limited to the first 25 people who register.
Visit the Care New England Women & Infants Hospital Interpreter Services Department, with a presentation and discussion: Thursday, 2 PM US-Eastern, September 24th.

Interpretini
The event is limited to the first 90 people who register.
Evening gathering of Congress attendees on Friday, September 25th, where the Annual Language Access Champions will be announced and awarded. (Cash bar available)

Use the link below to register for the Language Access Congress!

Congress Registration
 

 REGISTRATION PRICING

Early Bird
(ends August 29)
$179 members
$225 non-members

General
(August 30 - September 15)
$199 Members
$245 Non-members
 
Important Dates to Remember: 
Early Bird registration ends on August 29, 2026

General registration for the Congress ends on September 15, 2026 

 

NCIHC Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Organizational Members

Please provide a copy of your logo, or add it to your account profile online. We will use your logo in the sponsor section of our Congress Program and website. Send your logo to [email protected].

Click here for information on being an NCIHC Organizational member. 

 

2026 Language Access Champion Award Winners!

The 2026 Language Access Champion Awards will be presented at the Interpretini evening event held during the 2026 Language Access Congress. 

Click here to see our past winners!