2026 Annual Training Conference
Organized by California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
Technological innovation is changing how we work --- automation, data systems, and AI are increasing efficiency, enhancing service delivery, and modernizing operations.
- Dates
- Nov 17-20, 2026
- Location
- Monterey, CA
- Deadline
- Nov 21, 2026
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
Technological innovation is changing how we work --- automation, data systems, and AI are increasing efficiency, enhancing service delivery, and modernizing operations. Technology is having a profound influence on our workplaces and how we choose to lead through these changes makes all the difference. CALPELRA's 2026 Annual Training Conference brings together public sector leaders, workforce innovators, and labor and HR professionals to learn, strategize, network, and prepare for the many challenges and opportunities we face as we embrace the future in this rapidly changing world. For over 50 years, this conference has provided an interactive forum for learning and sharing experiences among public sector professionals with diverse knowledge, skills, and abilities at all levels of government throughout California. It offers a wide variety of labor, human resources, and employment training sessions, including educational and skill-building presentations that discuss new and critical issues, encourage audience interaction and participation, and promote personal and professional development. The conference will feature over 80 relevant, valuable sessions presented by experts from around the state, with live, real-time learning and exciting opportunities for networking.
Sponsorship options
CALPELRA's 2026 Annual Training Conference offers extensive exhibitor and sponsor options to expand market reach and increase business visibility among California's public sector agencies. Sponsorships include exhibitor booths at various pricing tiers (from $2,700 to $15,200+) which come with full conference registrations, exhibitor-area-only badges, tickets to the Thursday Grand Reception, drink tickets, and dashboard screen banners depending on the tier. Other sponsor options include: Receptions/Networking Event Sponsorships (e.g., Thursday Grand Reception at Monterey Bay Aquarium, Casino at reception, drink tickets, Welcome Reception, Conference Breakfasts and Breaks, Wednesday Cocktail Hour and Wine Tasting Reception, Photo Booth, DJ/Dance Floor, Conference Walks) ranging from $1,750 to $4,500. Hotel Guest Room Sponsor Options include Hotel Guest Room Key Cards for $4,000. Venue Signage/Wrap Sponsor Options include Elevator Door Wraps ($3,000-$4,000), Interior Wall Wraps ($1,600-$2,500), Skybridge Vinyl Floor Graphics ($2,000), and Interior Column Wraps ($1,200-$1,600). Conference Guide Advertising includes Dashboard Screen Banner and Sessions Screen Banner, both for $2,500. Sponsors and exhibitors receive acknowledgement in the conference guide, inclusion of name and web site link on CALPELRA's web site, and a list of conference attendees.
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