# Southwest Actors Conference & Expo

- Dates: 8 August 2026 to 9 August 2026
- Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort, Phoenix, United States
- Address: 5001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
- Organiser: Southwest Actors Conference
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

A conference where actors can learn from industry experts, connect with a community, and take proactive steps to achieve success in the entertainment field.

## Who attends

The actor's conference to learn from industry professionals, join a community, and take action to get results in a competitive industry.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.southwestactorsconference.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.southwestactorsconference.com/event-details/southwest-actors-conference-2026-1)
- [Agenda](https://www.southwestactorsconference.com/post/2022-swactorsconx-agenda-information?fbclid=IwAR1tR9mPpkMX6dg5628ib4TovwnsRgX7UU0CpI6mW-Z3N-zVSG36g6oEAac)

## Topics

- Entertainment & Media

## Speakers

- Bella Hibbs, Opening Keynote, Casting Director Emily Cook
- Emily Cook, LA Casting Director
- Shelley Carling McCarty, Talent Agency
- Leisl Rhyme, Moderator
- Corrie Legge
- Chelsea Bo
- Andrea Courtney, Established Artists Resume Review
- Phuong Kubacki, Moderator
- Rachel Raimist, TV Director
- Craig Archibald, The Archibald Studio Acting Coach
- Misti Wanger
- Angie Seger
- Lily Bankston, Talent Agent, Bankston Talent
- Alex Kline, Commercial Director
- Sherrie Henderson, LA Casting Director

## Sponsors and partners

- Act And

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Palomar Phoenix - a Kimpton Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix
- **Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 50;100 East Adams Street;North 1st Street, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxbd-renaissance-phoenix-downtown-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1-602-333-0000
- **Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown**: 200 m from the venue, 15 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxdogi-hilton-garden-inn-phoenix-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 602-343-0006
- **Courtyard**: 220 m from the venue, 132 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxxt)
  - Phone: +1 602-603-2001
- **Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown**: 220 m from the venue, 132 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxtw-residence-inn-phoenix-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 844-631-0595
- **Hyatt Place Phoenix / Downtown**: 230 m from the venue, 150 West Adams Street, Phoenix, 85003
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-us/phxzd-hyatt-place-phoenix-downtown)
  - Phone: +1 602-388-4888
- **Hotel San Carlos**: 240 m from the venue
- **Hyatt Regency Phoenix**: 260 m from the venue, 122 North 2nd Street, Phoenix, 85004
  - [Hotel website](https://phoenix.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html)
  - Phone: +1 602-252-1234

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/southwest-actors-conference-expo-phoenix/