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CCWC 22nd Annual Conference: Legislative & Educational Forum

The Industry's Premiere Educational & Networking Event | July 7-9, 2026

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670+ Professionals Attending

15+ Sessions

50+ Exhibitors

20+ Sponsors

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What to Expect

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Educational Sessions for Professional Development

Attendees participate in a variety of workshops and presentations designed to enhance their knowledge in risk management, human resources, safety, and workers' compensation.

Unparalleled Networking and Industry Collaboration

Our conference creates opportunities for professionals to connect with peers, service providers, and thought leaders to discuss best practices and foster collaborative solutions.

Legislative Updates, Policy Changes, and Advocacy

The conference provides comprehensive discussions on the latest legislative changes affecting workers' compensation, featuring insights from legislative advocates and industry experts.

Agenda At-A-Glance

22nd Annual Conference: Legislative & Educational Forum

Agenda At-A-Glance

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration Open

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Workers' Compensation Culture Shift: Creating Diversity Within Legislative Efforts in the State Capitol

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Compliance to Connection: Mastering California Workers' Compensation Legislation through Networking and Advocacy

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Welcome Reception and Expo

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Registation Open

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions I

Mastering the MSP Maze & The New Rules of Settlement: Cutting-Edge Compliance Strategies

The Blueprint for Handling Catastrophic Claims

When Claims Overlap: ERISA and Non-ERISA Long-Term Disability Claims and Workers’ Compensation Issues

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Opening General Session

Legislative & Political Update

The frequency of Cumulative Trauma claims continues to climb statewide, driving up costs and impacting many of you each day, but does the Legislature understand what’s at stake? With more than a decade since employers and labor negotiated comprehensive reform of California’s workers’ compensation system timing is right for action. What appetite is there to take bold steps toward progress during the Governor’s remaining year in office? Join us for this can’t miss opening session to hear the latest from our Advocacy experts on the battles and opportunities that still lie ahead in the last few weeks of the Legislative year in Sacramento and find out how you can stay engaged.

Speakers

Jason Schmelzer

California Coalition on Workers' Compensation

Paul Yoder

California Coalition on Workers' Compensation

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch and Expo

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions II

Best Practices: Californians Can Learn From Other States to Find Solutions For Cost Containment, AI Adaptation and More

Connected Care: Leveraging Technology to Create a More Empathetic Disability Management System

How to Avoid Provider Mistakes That Sabotage Return-to-Work Success

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Networking Break and Expo

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Plenary Session

The Future of the Feed: Seeing into the Future of California Workers' Compensation with the "Bloggers"

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions III

A Road Map to the Risk of Implementing AI

Managing Change Culture and Success During Transformation

Smarter Safeguards: Using AI to Detect and Prevent Provider Fraud

Thursday, July 9, 2026

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration Open

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

General Session and Tim East Award Presentation

Golden Dreams, Iron Realities: A Data-Driven Roadmap Through California’s Systemic Challenges

Speakers

Gideon Baum

CWCI

Sara Widener-Brightwell

CWCI

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Networking Break and Expo

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions IV

Countering the New Playbook: A Collaborative Deep Dive into CAAA 2026’s Emerging Trauma Trends

Respecting the Roots: Cultivating a Safety Mindset While Understanding Cultural Diversity

The Trauma Trifecta: Defending Trumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and CT Claims in an Evolving Legal Landscape (part 1)

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Expo

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions V

Public Entity Presumptions and Penalties

Remaining Resilient In a Shifting Economy: An NFL Case Study

The Trauma Trifecta: Defending TBI, PTSD, and CT Claims in an Evolving Legal Landscape (part 2)

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Networking Break and Expo

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closing Plenary Session

Case Study Analysis, Navigating Accidents, Accommodation and Administration in Workers' Compensation

4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks and Prize Drawing

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

In-Park Event at Disney's California Adventure

2026 Registration Fees

Pricing & Options

2026 Registration Fees

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Member Prices

Early Registration (available through 12/5/25)$550
Standard Registration (12/6/25 - 6/24/26)$650
Onsite Registration (6/25/26 - 7/9/26)$750

Non-Member Prices

Early Registration (available through 12/5/25)$850
Standard Registration (12/6/25 - 6/24/26)$900
Onsite Registration (6/25/26 - 7/9/26)$1,000

Member Exhibitor Prices

Foyer Exhibit Booth Sponsor Benefit
Standard Exhibit Booth (available through 4/1/26) $3,000
Standard Exhibit Booth (4/2/26 - 7/7/26)$3,500

Non-Member Exhibitor Prices

Foyer Exhibit Booth Sponsor Benefit
Standard Exhibit Booth (available through 4/1/26) $4,000
Standard Exhibit Booth (4/2/26 - 7/7/26)$4,500

Stay & Play

Hotel Accommodations

Stay & Play

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
1600 S. Disneyland Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 635-2300
$425 per night, plus tax

Disneyland Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 778-6600
$409 per night, plus tax

Paid conference participants will recieve a link to reserve their hotel room in their registration confirmation.

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Disney Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Location

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
1600 South Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802

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Contact

For more information on this event, please contact CCWC at info@ccwcworkcomp.org or call 916.441.4111.

Future Conferences

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Future Conferences

Part of the continuing growth in quality and attendance for CCWC’s Annual Conference can be attributed to the relationship we have developed with our hosts at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa. The setting has proven to be so ideal that CCWC has entered into an agreement with Disney to procure the Grand Californian for the conference through 2027.

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