Sponsor Frequently Asked Questions

All meetings in the Networking Hall  and conference related spaces REQUIRE a badge and paid attendee registration

All activities related to the conference will take place at the:
Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach - NEW LOCATION
21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Ca 92648

 

Conference Agenda

The conference agenda and schedule can be found on our event website (closer to the event date this site will be updated as new speakers are confirmed)

my.cmba.com/events/lirc26/agenda.html

Sponsor Attendee List

Sponsors will be given the full attendee list 30 days prior to the event (Nov 7th), weekly on Thursdays after that and one final list about a week after the conference.  If you receive communication from any outside organization about the attendee list, please know this is SPAM.  It is not a real offer. 

Discounted Hotel Room Block - 
 

There is a small discounted room block for this event.  You may secure a room using this rooming link 

Run of Resort rooms $269 plus taxes and fees.
Guest Parking, discounted rate of $60 with in and out privileges

Speakers Registration

Speakers will receive an invitation email to speak.  The invitation will have a link to fill out to provide their headshot and bio. 

Speakers are complimentary.  Once their form is received, they will be registered by California MBA staff.  There is a limited discounted rooming block for this event, the link will be shared in the confirmation email.  Room reservations are secured at the speakers’ cost.  

More details will be forthcoming in regard to session prep, check-in and session times & dates. 

We now offer GROUP REGISTRATION!

We are excited to offer group registration; you will still need to register each member of your group individually but can now do so all from one account and pay for all on one invoice. 

You will be asked to update contact information for each attendee, please have name, title, email and mobile number (mobile number is not required but recommended)

You do not need to attend the event to set up a group registration.

 

Sponsor Discounted Registrations

Premier Partners - 

  • Three (3) complimentary registrations
  • Three (3) - 50% off attendee registrations
Supporting Partners -
  • Two (2) complimentary registrations
  • Two (2) - 50% off attendee registrations
Conference Partners -
  • One (1) complimentary registration
  • One (1) - 50% off attendee registration

Whova Mobile App

You will be sent a link 30 days prior to the event, to update your company profile on our new mobile app, Whova.  If you have not used this platform before you will need to set up an account to access.  We will be sending out additional information on how to best feature your company.  We are very excited to offer this new way to feature all of our sponsors.  If you have additional questions, please contact [email protected] 

 

Networking Lounge

Hotel Monitor Rental and other items

If you wish to add rental monitors, power drops or other equipment to decorate your networking tables, you will need to reach out to ENCORE directly.  You may secure these, at your own cost prior to the event. 

Hotel Wifi

There will not be open free WIFI in the conference area.  If you wish to purchase internet access you will need to reach out to Encore or provide your own hotspot.

 

 Exhibitor Move - In and Move - Out Times
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Don’t forget...Reserve your Networking Table, table location is chosen on a first come, first choose basis onsite during exhibitor move in.  

If you are inviting attendees to meet you at your table, please ask that they meet you in the Networking Lounge.  

All sponsor levels may reserve a networking table, this is included at no additional cost in all sponsorship packages.

Sponsor Table size: 6ft table with two chairs.

Reserve your networking table by emailing [email protected].

Branded Item (NO Conference Bag)

This year we have decided not to have a conference bag.  However, we still encourage you to provide a branded marketing item to attendees. 

  • This year we are doing things a bit differently. 
    • If you have a branded marketing item, please let us know and we can help to promote that item to attendees on our mobile app, Whova. 
    • You may still pass out items at your networking table, if you do not have a networking table, we will make other accommodations. 
    • If you have a branded marketing brochure, we encourage you to add that to your company profile on our mobile app, Whova.

Sponsor & Attendee Parking -

Attendee parking is an additional fee, daily use onsite is $34.00

You may also choose to park offsite (across the street, easy walk) at the nearby city beach parking area.  There is a pedestrian bridge that will take you right to the hotel.

Entrance at Huntington St and Pacific Coast HWY, pay station and our event is just across the street

City Beach Parking Lots between First Street and Beach Boulevard for $15 per day.

Huntington State Beach extends two miles from Beach Boulevard south to the Santa Ana River on the Newport Beach boundary. Monday - Sunday open from 6:00AM - 10:00PM. Gates close at 9:00PM.  For more information and rates click here or call (714) 536-1454.

 

Shipping Details 

Package Handling Fees

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PARCELS/PACKAGES

All materials being shipped to the Hotel prior to the event must include all tracking numbers communicated to the event coordinator, [email protected]. 

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Outgoing Shipments
Any outgoing shipments must be properly packed, labeled and ready for pickup.  All packages should be placed ontop of your networking table, in the conference event space. The Hotel banquet team will make sure to deliver the boxes to shipping/receiving for proper shipment.  

Please inform the event coordinator if you intend to have an outgoing shipment, [email protected].