2026 CWDA Annual Conference
2026 CWDA Annual Conference
October 14-16, 2026 - Anaheim Marriott
Registration Information
Registration is Now Closed!
If registering on behalf of an individual or group, please do not put your information. Put the attendee(s) information. There will be a comment section where you can put billing or other contact information. If registering as a group, a confirmation email will be sent to the first person listed on the group registration. Please be sure to share the confirmation and any important registration details with everyone included in your group.
Registering a group? Watch this short how-to video from past years.
Conference Dates: Wednesday, October 14 – Friday, October 16
The registration fee covers the cost of the program, conference materials, and meals throughout the three days. Those meals include two lunches (Wednesday and Thursday), one evening reception (Wednesday), and two breakfasts (Thursday and Friday). Click here to view this year's menu selection.
Registration Fees
$650: County/State Employees, Nonprofit Organizations, Legislative*
$775: Non-Member, For-Profit* - All vendor-type companies must purchase a sponsorship to attend. For more details, please contact Melissa Pottorff at [email protected].
*Prices Subject To Change
Click here to review our Conference Policies.
All Attendees must register online, whether they pay by check or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, & Discover. If you have already registered and not paid and would like to pay by credit card, please call CWDA Registration at (916) 256-3861 to pay by phone. Please do not submit another registration.
All information is subject to change.
To help ensure the proper delivery of emails to your inbox, attendees may need to whitelist [email protected].
Extend the Magic at the Disneyland® Resort!
Planning to arrive early or stay a little longer? Take advantage of exclusive, specially priced Disneyland® Theme Park tickets available only to registered attendees and their travel companions! Register to attend and get the link to this exclusive offer.
Make All Checks Payable To CWDA
CWDA Registration
7960 Soquel Drive, Ste. B #112
Aptos, CA 95003
Payment Due Date: All payments must be received by no later than Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT for pre-registration. Any registrants with unpaid balances will not be allowed access to the conference.
Registration will close on Friday, September 25, 2026. This is a highly anticipated and sought-after event, so register early to reserve your spot!
Substitution Policy: All registration substitutions must now be completed onsite at the conference registration desk and are subject to a $50 onsite substitution fee. To help expedite the process, please complete the substitution form in advance and have it ready when you arrive onsite. The substitution will be finalized at the registration desk once the completed form and $50 fee have been received.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be submitted by Friday, September 4, 2026, and are subject to an industry-standard cancellation fee of $65 (10% of registration cost). No refunds will be issued after September 4, 2026. However, substitutions will be accepted in accordance with the substitution policy.
Questions?
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For registration questions, contact (916) 256-3861 or email [email protected].
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For speaker or presenter questions, contact (916) 256-3861 or email [email protected].
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For sponsorship questions, contact (916) 256-3861 or email [email protected].
SPONSORSHIP
Click here to learn more about sponsorship benefits and how to sign up!
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Pottorff, CMP at [email protected].
