First Look at Program Details for the 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly
New program details for the 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly are now available. Register online today to reserve your seat at the event.
The two-day program of panels, presentations, discussions, and activities will feature leading thinkers and practitioners discussing emerging trends and best practices. New details for two concurrent breakout sessions and a plenary session are now available at the event website:
Breakout Sessions I
- Aligning Land, Capital, and Infrastructure for Sustainable Communities
- Harnessing Mega-Events to Accelerate Southern California’s Mobility
Breakout Sessions II
- Strategies for Planning, Building, and Funding Resilient Infrastructure
- Forecasting the Future of an AI-Fueled Economy
Plenary Session
- The Future of Regions: Innovating Institutions for a New Era
The 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly is Southern California’s largest gathering of elected and industry leaders. Join SCAG May 7-8 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert for panels, discussions, and networking toward collaborating on the biggest challenges facing the region.
Visit the event website for more information on each of these panels, and be sure to register online to attend.