CAWA Legislative Day, Leadership & Educational Forum- June 23-25, 2026

Description

The CAWA Legislative Day and Leadership & Educational Forum is a three‑day event designed to inform, connect, and empower members of the automotive parts industry. The conference kicks off with Legislative Day, dedicated to raising awareness of CAWA’s mission among California legislators. The general session on Thursday highlights industry experts discussing key issues, insights and critical perspectives on current trends shaping our industry.

Attendees will also enjoy valuable networking opportunities, a YANG Regional Meet-Up, social events, and committee meetings addressing several important industry topics. Join your colleagues at the Embassy Suites Sacramento for a dynamic, interactive, and forward‑thinking conference experience.

Dress for Success:  

• Legislative Day attire is business formal/professional
• Leadership & Educational Forum attire is business casual

Preliminary agenda:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026:  (Separate Registration Required)

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.- Advocacy Program & Lunch

1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.- Legislative Meetings- Capitol Annex Swing Space

5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.- Reception, Prelude Kitchen & Bar (across from the Capitol)

6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.- Pac Sub-Committee dinner with a member of the Legislature, Ella's Restaurant (invitation only)

7:00 p.m.- Dinner on own

Wednesday, June 24, 2026:

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.- Technology Committee Meeting

10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.- PAC Sub-Committee Meeting

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.- Executive Committee Meeting (invitation only)

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.- Manufacturers Advisory Council Meeting

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.- Membership & Education / Public Affairs Committees

5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.- YANG Regional Meet-Up

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.- Reception at Hotel

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.- Dinner at Hotel

Thursday, June 25, 2026:

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.- General Session, contemporary issues presented with breakfast being served. Preliminary topics include:

• “AI Won’t End Business as We Know It — Just the Way, We’ve Always Done It"… 
• A panel discussion – “What Does the Manufacturing Segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Expect of Others in the Distribution Channel”.
• A panel discussion – “What are Other Business and Automotive Aftermarket Associations in Sacramento Watching on Behalf of Their Members’ and Industry’s Interests”.

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.- Board of Director's Meeting

2:00 p.m.- Adjournment