CalFest 30th Annual Convention.

Schedule of Events

8:00 am
Registration Open
480 minutes
Check-in and Badge Pickup, 8am-4pm

9:30 am
Behind-the-scenes Tour of Del Mar Fairgrounds
150 minutes
Behind-the-scenes tour followed by lunch at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Learn how the grounds transform for SD County Fair, race days, and other events year-round!
Pre-Conference

1:00 pm
Event Security Pre-Conference Workshop
San Diego Police Officers Ed LaValle & Josh Dafoe
210 minutes
Led by the SD Special Events Ops Unit, this training program is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills needed to manage potential risks effectively.
Workshop

4:30 pm
Welcome First Timers
Ray Pulver, Erica Driskell
60 minutes
Main Ballroom. Get a primer on how to make the most of conference, and meet other attendees with a passport themed peer-to-peer scavenger hunt!
Networking/Socials

6:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Elizabeth Rhoan
120 minutes
Come for food and drinks at our opening party, onsite at the Sheraton Outdoor Patio and Pool! Includes lawn games and pool floats provided by Consumes CSD!
General Assembly

8:00 pm
Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Honey Bucket
Erica Driskell
120 minutes
Back by popular demand, Honey Bucket once again sponsors our nightly hospitality suite!
Networking/Socials