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This is the place to register for the Full Conference. If you are not attending the full conference, but would like to attend Fellowship Day events such as workshops, Lunch Speaker and/or Gala, please CLICK HERE.
For full information on the Conference, including the John H Scholarship, please download and read the Registration Packet.
General Information:
VOLUNTEERING:
If you would like to volunteer at the Conference, including speaking at Fellowship Day, performing in the Talent Show, helping with on site Registration, etc, please use this form:
INTRODUCTION:
The World Service Conference (WSC) is the annual business meeting of Debtors Anonymous. It is where General Service Representatives (GSRs), Intergroup Service Representatives (ISRs), and the General Service Board (GSB) Trustees gather to review the state of the D.A. Fellowship, work on topics like new D.A. literature concepts and new outreach methods, and vote on important issues affecting D.A. All registered D.A. groups, including Intergroups, may send one representative to the WSC.
Registering for this conference is a yearlong commitment to attend all the required sessions of the Conference, and then monthly business meetings of the Committee and optional Caucus, that you sign up for. Bring your availability for conference calls for the next year to the World Service Conference so you can make an informed commitment for Committee participation.
Lodging
The Embassy Suites SFO – Waterfront Hotel is located at 150 Anza Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010. To obtain our special pricing, hotel bookings should be made using the link below or by calling the hotel at the number provided:
Rates:
| Room Type |
Rate in USD |
Tax rate |
Rate – Per Night |
Rate – 4 nights |
| 1 King bed |
$185.00 |
14.00% |
$210.90 USD |
$843.60 USD |
| 2 Queen/2 Double beds |
$185.00 |
14.00% |
$210.90 USD |
$843.60USD |
Note – each guest room is in a suite configuration with a pull-out sofa bed.
The hotel will charge an additional $20.00 per night per person (plus tax) for triple and quad occupancy.
Reservations:
Click Here to Book a Hotel Room
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=SFOBGES&arrivalDate=2026-08-05&departureDate=2026-08-09&groupCode=DAC&room1NumAdults=1
Conference delegates must make their own hotel reservations via the above online booking link or by phone: The Conference room rates of $210.90 ($185.00+tax) USD per room per night will be provided to Conference attendees for three days before and three days after the Conference, subject to room availability. To book extra days click “Edit Stay” on the hotel reservation site
- Phone: To hotel directly: +1-650-342-4600 or toll free in the USA at 1-800-445-8667.
- If you have any difficulty reserving extra nights, please email: Annual.WSC@debtorsanonymous.org
Deadline for Hotel Room Reservations at the contracted rate:
The hotel guarantees rates and room availability for reservations for the block of rooms until July 22, 2026.
Debit card payment
A debit card can be used to secure your room. The actual card must be presented at check-in for all charges that covers the entire cost of your stay.
When paying with a debit card or similar card, the same card MUST be provided at check out at the Front Desk for any held funds to be released to you.
Incidental room charges
The default setting will be no incidental charges allowed to your room. Incidental expenses can be paid for at the outlet/property venue at the time of purchase. If, however, at check-in, you request incidental expenses to be charged to your room, this requires a deposit of $100 per registered night, which will be initiated against your debit card, in addition to the room night fees. You MUST check out in person at the Front Desk so this hold amount can be released to you.
Hotel Cancellation policy
Guests must cancel 48 hours prior to check-in (by 4pm two (2) days prior), or one (1) night room plus tax will be charged. Also, if a guest leaves early from a confirmed multi-night booking, one (1) night room plus tax will be charged.
Double occupancy and roommates
Delegates looking for roommates can email the Host Committee at wendie.lash@gmail.com to get assistance in finding a roommate to share a room.
Note – each guest room is in a suite configuration with a pull-out sofa. Some rooms have two double beds and a pull-out sofa.
If you desire double occupancy, you are responsible for finding your own roommate and making your own arrangements with the roommate (and the hotel) as to how the hotel bill will be paid. If you have a roommate, whichever one of you checks in first will be obligated to pay the full room charges.
The hotel will charge an additional $20.00 per night per person (plus tax) for triple and quad occupancy.
Disclaimer: Although the Host Committee will try to assist delegates looking for roommates, the Host Committee, the GSB, the GSO, and the Embassy Suites SFO – Waterfront Hotel are not responsible or liable for the selection of roommates.
*Pets – 1-4 night stay $75.00, & 5+ night stay $125.00. There is a 2-pet max – dog or cat only.
*Service Animals with documentation are exempt from the above charges.
Parking Fees.
Registered guests attending the WSC will be charged a nominal fee of $5.00 USD per night for vehicle parking. (Normal rate is $45.00 per night).
*Hotel prices are in United States Dollars. The amount in your preferred currency will vary depending on the daily exchange rate.
Hotel Amenities
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room, Wireless internet access throughout all bedrooms, Business Centre with Internet Access, Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service sent out for cleaning, coin/card operated washing machines and dryers, indoor pool.
Accessibility
The hotel offers several accessible rooms which should be requested at the time of reservations.
If you use a wheelchair, have mobility challenges or have other accessibility requirements for which you need assistance during the conference, contact Annual.WSC@debtorsanonymous.org
Accessible features can be viewed via this link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfobges-embassy-suites-san-francisco-airport-waterfront/hotel-info/
Meals
Great care has been taken to select menu items that appeal to most delegates. Additional attention has been made to vegan and gluten free options.
The Conference meal plan is included in the Registration Fee and is not optional. There is no possibility to opt out of the meal plan.
The plan includes:
- 3 lunches: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 2 dinners: Wednesday and Thursday
Breakfast is included in your hotel room price.
The plan excludes:
- 1 dinner: Delegates arrange for their own dinner on Friday.
- 1 dinner: The Saturday dinner is part of the Gala event and is not included in the registration price. Additional guests may also purchase a ticket for this event, for which a separate fee is required (see section 6.4).
In general, meals are served buffet style, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free selections at each meal. If you have special dietary needs that may not be met by the Conference meals, you may want to include extra meal funds in your spending plan. Note that each hotel room does have a small refrigerator and a coffee maker.
To assist the hotel with meal planning for those with special requirements, we will ask for more information in the Registration Form. The following categories will be available for advance disclosure:
- Gluten-Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Diabetic
- Nut Allergies
- Allergies (please specify)
- No Pork
- No Fish
- Halal
- Kosher
- Dairy-Free
- Sugar-Free
- Flour-Free
- Soy-Free
- Salt-Free
- Other (please specify)
For complex medical and dietary requirements we will reach out to you for a one on one discussion once you advise us.
D.A. E-news
- Delegates are strongly encouraged to subscribe to D.A.’s eNews announcements by clicking on this link: https://debtorsanonymous.org/enews If you wish to unsubscribe there is a link at the bottom of each eNews email. Due to various international privacy laws, we cannot enroll on your behalf, you must opt in yourself.
Terms:
- Group number is required. Registrations without a group number may be delayed or returned. To locate your group number, use the ‘Find a Meeting’ page on the D.A. website: https://debtorsanonymous.org/meeting-search-virtual/
- Registration Confirmation. To receive confirmation of registration you must provide an email address. If you do not receive a confirmation of your early registration by July 9, 2026 or your late registration by July 30, 2026, please contact us at Annual.WSC@debtorsanonymous.org or by telephone at 1-800-421-2383 – US Only, or +1 781-453-2743 Monday to Friday.
- Payment for Registration. If you register by mail or email, payment can be made in a few ways:
Pay by debit card, Zelle or PayPal using the links at the Debtors Anonymous website at:
Debtors Anonymous Contributions Use the memo field to include your group number, GSR name, and what the payment covers.
Mail a check or money order in US Funds drawn on a US Bank for the exact amount of the payment payable to: DA-GSB
Debtors Anonymous WSC Registration
PO Box 920888
Needham, MA 02492-0009 USA
DO NOT MAIL CASH
4. Refunds. Refer to World Service Conference Registration Policies on page 33 of the Registration Packet.
5. Release Regarding Materials. By submitting a completed registration form, either online or by postal mail, WSC attendees release to Debtors Anonymous General Service Board, Inc., any and all ownership and use rights for material submitted to WSC committees and caucuses during the Conference year. This includes, but is not limited to, written, graphic, and audio materials. Debtors Anonymous General Service Board, Inc., is the not-for-profit corporation that has legal and fiduciary responsibilities for the spiritual fellowship of D.A.
6. Decorum. The WSC should be a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for all delegates. We ask that all delegates conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner throughout the conference. Harassment, intimidation, abusive behavior, or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. All participants are expected to respect each other, event staff, and hotel personnel at all times. Any damage to guest rooms, meeting spaces, or property is prohibited and may result in financial responsibility. All participants must comply with applicable laws and venue policies. Any behavior that disrupts the event, jeopardizes our relationship with the host property, or violates the law may result in removal from the conference without refund.
7. Delegate Qualification. If a local group or Intergroup votes to remove a member from serving as their GSR or ISR or if a WSC committee or caucus votes to remove a member from their group for just cause, that member will no longer qualify as a delegate for the Conference year.
8. Delegate Service. Delegates are required to serve on one WSC committee and may elect to serve on one WSC caucus. Delegates who rotate out of service at the end of a three-year term are expected to serve on their WSC committee until the end of the Conference year.
9. Confidentiality: All files are confidential and may not be shared outside each committee or caucus without permission via the GSB liaison. World service contact lists, including delegate contacts, should only be used for WSC-related communications. Please keep the anonymity of fellow members.
10. Waiver. D.A., DA-GSB, Inc. and employees, board and all associates are released and discharged from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that registrants may hereafter have for damages and injuries arising out of the World Service Conference, the Mentor/Mentee Program and services throughout the Conference year including but not limited to losses caused by the negligence of the released parties.
11. Terms and Conditions. By submitting a completed registration form, either online or by postal mail, you consent to the 2026 WSC Registration Packet policies, terms and conditions herein.