San Diego, Here We Come! Your Final Focus 2026 Conference Guide

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REGISTRATION CHECK-IN & BADGES

Checking in at Focus 2026 will be quick and easy! Attendees will use our self-service registration kiosks to check in and print their name badges onsite.

PLEASE NOTE: If you registered before Wednesday, November 11, you should have received an email from our registration provider, ATS, and Self-Help Counties Coalition containing your registration confirmation and QR code.

If you registered or transferred an attendee registration after November 11, don't worry! Your information will still be in our registration system, and you'll be able to check in and print your badge onsite. However, you will not receive the QR code email from ATS.

The QR code printed on your conference badge may also be scanned by exhibitors for lead retrieval purposes.

Our registration team will be onsite to assist with any questions or issues. We'll make sure everyone gets their badge!

Special thanks to our Registration Kiosk & Name Badge Sponsor!

NEW FORMAT! CEO FORUM & LUNCHEON

More Conversation. More Connections. More Opportunities to Engage!

This year's CEO Forum & Luncheon is taking a fresh, interactive approach! Rather than a traditional panel discussion, SHCC CEOs and Executive Directors will be seated among attendees at randomly assigned lunch tables, creating opportunities for candid conversations and meaningful connections.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with agency leaders during lunch, ask questions, share perspectives, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing California's transportation agencies. Following lunch, the conversation will expand into a facilitated group discussion, bringing insights and perspectives from around the room into a broader conversation.

Come ready to participate, share ideas, and be part of the conversation!

STILL HAVE A POSTER? BRING IT WITH YOU!

If you haven't submitted a poster application but already have a completed poster ready to display, we welcome you to bring it with you to San Diego!

Have an innovative project, creative solution, or exciting initiative you'd like to showcase? If you haven't submitted a poster application but already have a poster prepared, we welcome you to bring it with you to San Diego!

The Poster Session is a great opportunity to share ideas, highlight successes, and spark conversations with fellow transportation professionals.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work at Focus 2026!

DISCOVER SAN DIEGO & THE MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT

Experience the Best of San Diego's Waterfront!

Welcome to the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, our host hotel for Focus on the Future 2026! Ideally situated along San Diego Bay, this waterfront hotel offers beautiful harbor views, a variety of amenities, and convenient access to some of San Diego's most popular attractions.

Located just steps from Seaport Village and a short walk from the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the Manchester Grand Hyatt puts you in the heart of downtown San Diego. Explore waterfront dining and shopping, visit the USS Midway Museum, stroll along the Embarcadero, or discover the city's vibrant restaurants and nightlife.

Inside the hotel, unwind in spacious guest rooms with stunning city or bay views, enjoy a variety of dining options, or take advantage of the hotel's fitness center and recreational amenities. Don't miss Top of the Hyatt, the hotel's signature 40th-floor lounge, offering spectacular panoramic views of San Diego Bay and the city skyline.

With San Diego International Airport just a few miles away, getting to and from the conference is convenient.

SAN DIEGO WEATHER & ATTIRE

Pack Accordingly! Rain Is in the Forecast!

San Diego typically enjoys mild coastal weather in November, but the current forecast calls for a mix of sunshine, clouds, and possible rain during Focus 2026.

Conference Attire: Business casual is recommended for all conference sessions, receptions, and networking events. Meeting rooms can be cool, so dressing in layers is encouraged. With rain in the forecast, we also recommend packing a light jacket and umbrella.

Technical Tour Attire: If you are participating in a Tuesday technical tour, comfortable clothing and sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Some tours involve extended walking, uneven terrain, or outdoor conditions. A rain jacket is encouraged, particularly for the Coronado Bridge and Del Mar Bluffs tours. Please note: Technical tours will proceed as scheduled unless participants are notified otherwise. Be prepared for changing weather conditions.

Weather forecast as of November 12, 2026. Conditions are subject to change.