Get Ready for AJA's 2026 Fall Virtual Summit

Welcome to the 2026 Fall Virtual Summit Preview. We're excited to give you a first look at what's ahead, including key themes, featured sessions, and inspiring speakers. This preview will help you plan your experience and get the most out of the Summit this fall.

The corrections profession continues to face evolving challenges that require agencies and staff to adapt, innovate, and lead with confidence. The American Jail Association's Navigating the Changes in Corrections Virtual Summit brings together professionals from across the country for three half-days of focused education on today's most pressing issues in corrections.

Through expert-led sessions in Professional Development & Wellness and Risk Management, participants will gain practical strategies, emerging best practices, and actionable solutions to strengthen their organizations, support employee wel-being, reduce risk, and prepare for the future.

Whether you are a frontline supervisor, administrator, executive leader, or support professional, this summit offers valuable insights to help you navigate change and drive positive outcomes within you agency.

3 Half-Day Sessions

14 Featured Sessions

2 Specialized Tracks

This summit delivers focused, practical learning for today's corrections professionals.

Professional Development & Wellness

Gain practical strategies for leadership development, employee engagement, and staff wellness that drive resilience, support retention, and cultivate healthier workplace cultures.

Risk Management

Explore practical strategies to reduce liability, manage emerging risks, and strengthen accountability to improve safety and operational performance across your facility.

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