Annual Convention
March 6 – 9, 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara, CA
Schedule of events
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration
Front Lobby
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Hosted Welcome Reception
Rotunda (Outdoors, 3rd Floor Balcony)
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Industry & SOP Meeting, Breakfast included
Santa Cruz/West East Anacapa Meeting Room
11:00 AM Board of Directors’ Meeting
Vineyard Boardroom
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Sunset Cruise on Azure Seas Private Yacht
Ticket Purchase Required
Meeting Location: 237 Stearns Warf, please arrive no later than 4:15 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM General Membership Meeting (for industry Reps/includes breakfast)
Santa Barbara Ballroom
Dennis Albiani, California Advocates, CA Legislative Outlook
Jake Westlin, USA Rice Federal Update
Roger Cornwell, Basin Irrigation and Drainage Authority, Sutter County
Roberta Firoved, Pesticide Regulatory Consultant, MRL Update
CA Cybersecurity Integration Center, Tools for Cybersecurity in Ag Businesses
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Corn Hole Tournament
Fun & Refreshments for Players and Spectators
Front Lawn
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Hosted Reception
Rodney’s
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
9:00 AM Golf Tournament at Sandpiper Golf Club, Shotgun Start at 9 AM
Purchase includes breakfast, drink ticket, green fees & cart. Transportation to course not included.
7925 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Annual Banquet & Entertainment
Reagan Room
5:30 – 6:30 PM: Reception
6:30 – 8:00 PM: Dinner & Awards
8:00 – 10:00 PM: Entertainment featuring the Killer Dueling Pianos!
Sponsor opportunities
Your contribution helps make convention possible!
CWA sponsors will be recognized in the convention program and throughout convention.
CONVENTION ON-SITE PROGRAM – $500
Logo in program
CONVENTION GENERAL SPONSOR – $600
Logo in program, sponsor flag on name badge
SUNSET CRUISE BAR SPONSOR – $700
Logo in program and on the bar, sponsor flag on name badge
RECEPTION SPONSOR – $700
Logo in program and at the bar, sponsor flag on name badge
GOLD SPONSOR – $800
Priority logo placement in program and throughout convention, sponsor flag on name badge
PLATINUM SPONSOR – $1,000
Premium priority logo placement in program, throughout convention, and on the CWA website, sponsor flag on name badge.
BANQUET ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR – $1,200
Premium priority logo placement in program, throughout convention, and on the CWA website, sponsor flag on name badge, priority song selection from dueling pianos.
Please indicate/pay your sponsorship on the general convention registration form.
Cancellations must be received by February 12th for a full refund. No refunds will be given after February 12th.
Recreational Activities
Sunset Cruise on the Azure Seas Private Yacht
LIMITED TO 46 PEOPLE
Saturday, March 7th, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, $100
Ticket includes drinks and snacks, transportation to wharf not included.
Address: 237 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US (1.2 miles from hotel)
Golf Tournament at Sandpiper Golf Club
Monday, March 9th, 9 AM Shotgun Start, $250
Breakfast & Drink Ticket Included
Address: 7925 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, transportation to course not included.
An Inspiring combination of challenge and beauty as championship golf brings you to the edge of the Pacific Ocean. With breathtaking ocean and mountain views from every hole, Sandpiper is truly a memorable experience.
Cornhole Tournament
Sunday, March 8th, 2-4 PM
$50/person
All are welcome as spectators! Refreshments & snacks included for all.