Are you ready to Make Waves at CAPIO’s 2026 Annual Conference? This is your chance to showcase your work, build connections with colleagues from across the state, and dive into sessions led by California leaders in public sector communications. Expect insights on media relations, strategic communications, social media, emergency response, branding, emerging technologies and much more.

Our theme, Making Waves, celebrates the momentum, creativity and leadership of California’s public information community. It’s an extraordinary moment for our profession, and CAPIO members continue to set the pace with innovative campaigns, bold storytelling, and solutions that meet the dynamic challenges of today’s communication landscape.

And what better backdrop than San Diego? With its expansive shoreline, warm breezes, and endless sunlight, it’s a city built for inspiration. We’ll be gathering at the Town and Country Resort, a historic property known for its mid-century surf aesthetic, palm-lined walkways, and playful retro-California vibe. The venue pairs perfectly with this year’s theme—inviting you to tap into that sense of creativity, curiosity, and momentum that comes from being by the water.

Between sessions, experience the best of San Diego: vibrant cultural districts, exceptional food, and its scenic and signature Southern California shoreline and weather.

The CAPIO Annual Conference remains the best place to connect, learn, and recharge with peers who understand the work you do. We can’t wait to Make Waves with you May 11–14 in sunny San Diego.