Full Pre-Conference Event
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Join us in San Francisco and explore the magical world of Creative Ability Development at the 2026 Pre-Conference Event., featuring CAD founder and author Alice Kanack with special guest artists Rachel Barton Pine and Masumi Per Rostad.
Sponsored by the international grassroots nonprofit organization, Creative Ability Development, Inc.
CAD Teachers study the fine art of facilitating, which is quite different from traditional teaching. It is complex yet simple to execute. This purposeful development of creative ability leads to true artistic ability: the combination of unique self-expression and excellent technique.
“Creativity is the search for truth and beauty within ourselves and in the world around us. Great creativity plus great intellectual capacity is the definition of genius, and it is genius which keeps us on the path towards greater humanity.”
Tentative schedule below:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1:30 PM — Welcome
2:00 PM — Sessions 1 & 2
5:00 PM — Break
6:30 PM — Session 3
8:00 PM — Concert featuring special guests Rachel Barton Pine and Masumi Per Rostad, Alice Kanack, and the CAD Tour Group.
9:00 PM — Open Jam
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
8:00 AM — Sessions 4 & 5
11:30 AM — Closing Ceremony
To proceed to Checkout, scroll down and select “Sign Me Up!”
Join us in San Francisco and explore the magical world of Creative Ability Development at the 2026 Pre-Conference Event., featuring CAD founder and author Alice Kanack with special guest artists Rachel Barton Pine and Masumi Per Rostad.
Sponsored by the international grassroots nonprofit organization, Creative Ability Development, Inc.
CAD Teachers study the fine art of facilitating, which is quite different from traditional teaching. It is complex yet simple to execute. This purposeful development of creative ability leads to true artistic ability: the combination of unique self-expression and excellent technique.
“Creativity is the search for truth and beauty within ourselves and in the world around us. Great creativity plus great intellectual capacity is the definition of genius, and it is genius which keeps us on the path towards greater humanity.”
Tentative schedule below:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1:30 PM — Welcome
2:00 PM — Sessions 1 & 2
5:00 PM — Break
6:30 PM — Session 3
8:00 PM — Concert featuring special guests Rachel Barton Pine and Masumi Per Rostad, Alice Kanack, and the CAD Tour Group.
9:00 PM — Open Jam
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
8:00 AM — Sessions 4 & 5
11:30 AM — Closing Ceremony