CALED’s Annual Conference was held
April 15-17, 2026 in Palm Springs, CA

The CALED Annual Conference celebrated economic developers “In Motion” from April 15-17, 2026 at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. As the environment changes, economic developers evolve and adapt to meet the needs of their businesses and communities. Attendees benefited from training sessions and connecting with their peers on a variety of economic development topics and opportunities.

Thank you to our Conference Co-Chairs:

• Jennifer McLain Hiramoto, CALED Chair & Executive Director Economic Development Agency, City of Ontario
• Timothy Kelley, CALED Board Member & President & CEO, Imperial Valley EDC

Thank you to our Host City

Thank you to our Conference Partner

Thank you to our Sponsors

This event is accredited by International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

& American Planning Association (APA).

CALED Event Cancellation Policy

CALED is pleased to incur expenses on your behalf to process your registration. If necessary, you may cancel your registration up to seven days before the day of the event and your registration fee, less a 15 per cent handling fee, will be credited to a future CALED event of your choice or your CALED membership (to be used within a 12-month period). All cancellations must be sent to CALED in writing in order to be valid. CALED does not provide cash refunds for any reason. Registrants who cancel less than seven days before the day of the event and all no shows are responsible for full payment. You may make a substitution at any time.