Association of Croatian American Professionals invites you to the
10th Annual ACAP Conference Seattle
October 1–4, 2026
The Westin Seattle
About the Conference
Connect with Croatian American business leaders to get inspired and create new business opportunities.
This year’s theme, Croatian Excellence: Celebrating the Decade, Engineering the Century, marks ten years of bringing Croatian American professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders together. As we celebrate the journey, we look ahead to what comes next, highlighting Croatian know-how and global business practices, including how to do business in the U.S. and beyond.
Panels on the main stage will cover four core areas:
Business, Innovation & Health
Careers and entrepreneurship, technology and AI, finance, and medicine.
Heritage & Identity
Language and culture, the ACAP journey, and studying in Croatia.
Global Affairs & Media
Geopolitics and the media landscape.
Culture & Lifestyle
Sports, entertainment, music, and tourism.
SEPTEMBER
30
Pickleball Tournament kicks off our event with a friendly competition.
October
01
Pre-Conference Symposium presented by the ACAP Health and Lifestyle Committee.
Academic Symposium will bring insights connecting academic work to the Croatian diaspora.
Welcome Reception.
OCTOBER
02-03
The conference opens with remarks from ACAP leadership and distinguished dignitaries, followed by two days of keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions, plus exhibitor booths, cocktail hours and networking, and a Gala Dinner celebrating the conference’s tenth anniversary.
OCTOBER
04
Close out the conference at your own pace, from a morning Croatian Mass and guided hike and lecture to a 3×3 basketball tournament, and CroatiaFest.
Beyond the Conference
Make the Most of Your Trip to Seattle
Beyond the main conference program, ACAP has organized pre- and post-conference activities so attendees can extend their stay and make the most of their time in Seattle.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Kristina Kuzmic
Author, International Speaker,
& Content Creator
Dr. Fred Appelbaum
Executive Vice President,
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Mark Russinovich
CTO, Deputy CISO, & Technical Fellow,
Microsoft Azure
Hrvoje Benko
Research Scientist
& Technology Executive
Why Attend?
Connect
Connect with influential peers from a diverse mix of industries. You will have the chance to meet CEOs, CFOs, managers, academics, scientists, community leaders, and volunteers. Our audience offers networking opportunities that can foster both personal and professional growth.
Create Opportunities
Learn about successful business practices and meet potential partners at our ACAP conference. This event offers a platform to discuss innovative strategies with professionals from diverse industries and explore new business opportunities through networking.
Contribute
Your ticket purchase and membership fees directly support our mission-driven initiatives. Your contributions help build opportunities for future leaders and fund humanitarian projects.
Inspire
Gain fresh perspectives and inspiration from leaders across multiple industries. This year’s conference features sessions that showcase innovative ideas and transformative strategies, providing valuable insights.
A Glimpse of the ACAP Experience
ACAP proudly thanks the partners who have helped make this conference possible.