2026 Conference & Training
The 2026 CALPA Conference & Training is scheduled for this Fall in Santa Rosa (Sonoma Valley) - November 2 - 5, 2026. Please join us for a meaningful 4 days of convening like-minded park partners and staff to participate in collaborative learning and share common concerns, success stories, and hope for the future. Details will be shared as soon as they become available.
This year’s theme, “Common Ground: Connecting People, Parks, and Purpose” will bring together active park partners and experts to share their wisdom and provide a space to discuss ongoing challenges and successful solutions.
We will be reaching out with a Call for Presentations very soon, through the link below.
In addition to sessions and training, this event will feature a vendor show featuring companies that currently work with other state parks to provide retail products and services.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for this event. Please see the Sponsor link below for more details.
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Tentative Event Schedule:
Day 1 - Travel Day to Santa Rosa / Opening Reception at Jack London SHP & Robert Ferguson Observatory
Day 2 - Sessions (Half Day) / Vendor Show / Afternoon Field Trips / Evening Banquet & Auction
Day 3 - Sessions (Full Day) / Vendor Show / Evening Reception at Napa Valley State Parks
Day 4 - Sessions (Half Day) / Travel Day Home
