Join us for the Self-Help Counties Coalition’s 2026 Focus on the Future Conference, taking place November 15 – 17, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, in San Diego. This premier event brings together transportation leaders, elected officials, and industry experts to explore innovative solutions and strategies for advancing California’s transportation infrastructure.
Attendees will engage in dynamic sessions covering sustainable funding, project delivery innovation, mobility trends, equity initiatives, and regional collaboration. The conference also features valuable networking events and a poster session highlighting cutting-edge transportation projects and research.
The conference will also include a trade show, offering attendees the chance to connect directly with companies and organizations providing leading-edge products, services, and technologies. Sponsorship opportunities are available, providing firms a unique platform to showcase their brand and build relationships with key decision-makers shaping California’s transportation landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and solutions shaping the future of transportation in California.
Future Focus on the Future Conferences
November 15 – 17, 2026
The Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego
Registration Fees
Early Bird: $550 — Ends 10/16
Regular: $650 — After 10/16
If you are paying by check, please mail your registration confirmation with your check made payable to:
Self-Help Counties Coalition for Focus on the Future
1017 L Street #424
Sacramento, CA 95814
Your registration will not be confirmed until payment has been received.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of your registration must be written and emailed to selfhelpcounties@gmail.com no later than October 16, 2026.
You can substitute names. Please call (916) 514-9967 or email Self-Help Counties Coalition with any questions.
Hotel & Travel Details
The 2026 Focus on the Future Conference will be taking place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Self-Help Counties Coalition has negotiated a discounted room rate of $299 per night (plus tax and destination fee). The deadline to book a room under this discounted room rate is Friday, October 23rd.
Manchester Grand Hyatt
One Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
Book your room online, once the link is available, by clicking on the button above or by calling the hotel directly at 619-232-1234.
PLEASE NOTE
- The dates through the weblink are listed by the room block availability, not by the conference dates.
- If you require the government room rate, please contact Jenny Devine directly.
- Please do not book a room through any other source other than the link here or through Jenny Devine, Self-Help Counties Coalition. Any other emails, please ignore, they are spam.
Schedule
Sunday, November 15
- Early Registration: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Welcome Reception with Exhibitors: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Monday, November 16
- Conference Registration: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Exhibit Hall: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- General Session with CEO Roundtable Part 1: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
- Breakout Sessions (4 Sessions): 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- Agency Roundtable & Program Luncheon: 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM
- Technical Tours: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Poster Session: 2:15 PM – 5:30 PM
- Networking Reception with Exhibitors: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 17
- Conference Registration: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Exhibit Hall Open: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- General Session with CEO Roundtable Part #2: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
- Breakout Sessions (4 Sessions): 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Self-Help Counties Coalition has several different sponsorship opportunities available for the 2026 Focus on the Future Conference. Details on the various opportunities will be available in late spring.
Call for Posters
Create and submit a poster on any topic relevant to the SHCC’s 25 local county transportation agencies and their partners delivering super majority voter-approved transportation sales tax measures throughout California.
