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.

For more information, visit selfhelpcounties.org.

Friday, November 13, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
VIP Reception
Sunday, November 15, 2026
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Registration Open
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Leadership Workshop: Building the Next Generation of Transportation Leaders
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
VIP Reception
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Monday, November 16, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration Open
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening General Session: Election Analysis
10:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Session #2: Managed Lanes
Session #1: Collaborative Delivery Unplugged: Agency, Engineer & Contractor Perspectives on What Really Happens
Session #3: Navigating Transportation Funding Uncertainty
Session #4: Housing, Transportation & Regional Coordination
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CEO Forum & Luncheon
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking Break with Exhibitors
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Track #2: Community & Relationship Building Track
Afternoon Track #1: Policy
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SHCC Board Meeting
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Poster Session + Exhibit Engagement
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception with Exhibitors
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Open
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
General Session: Statewide Focus
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
General Session with CEO Roundtable Part #2
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
General Session: Agency Staff Roundtable
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
General Session: Procurement Project Plan Discussion
12:05 PM
Conference Adjourns
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Optional Technical Tours

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