SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel, Pismo Beach
We invite CAIA members, irrigation industry representatives and other interested parties to join us for the 2026 Fall Meeting of the California Agricultural Irrigation Association, September 15-17, in Pismo Beach, California.
Hotel Reservations
Make your reservations by calling the hotel directly at 805-773-4608 and refer to “CAIA Group September”.
THE DEADLINE FOR THE SPECIAL RATE IS AUGUST 13th. Reservations after August 13th are subject to
availability and may be at a higher rate.
The CAIA Fall Meeting will be held at the SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel in Pismo Beach, California. Located at 2241 Price
Street in Pismo Beach, this beautiful hotel sits atop a 5-acre ocean bluff with unique beach access and some of the most
breathtaking sunsets in California. A block of rooms has been reserved for CAIA at special rates for ocean view or standard
rooms. Bring your families and enjoy this great location at a great rate!!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
5:00pm-7:00pm No-Host Happy Hour at Blast & Brews
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
8:30-11:00 CAIA Member Meeting and Breakfast (non-members welcome!)
Keynote Speaker Robert Ward, Bureau of Reclamation
12:00pm-4:00pm Educational Tour: Cal Poly ITRC
5:30pm-7:00pm Cocktail and Hors D’oeuvres Reception
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
8:00am Breakfast
8:30am-12:00pm Innovation/Educational/Technical Sessions Part 1
Regulatory Cost of Production in Napa County Vineyards
Dr. Lynn Hamilton, Cal Poly SLO
What’s New, What’s Next: An Update on the TSP Program
Desi Ramirez, Alyson Aquino, NRCS
SJV Blueprinr: A Unified Plan for Success
Aaron Fukuda, Tulare Irrigation District and MKGSA
Golden Mussels in the Friant Division: Current Risk, Treatment Strategies,
and the Path Forward
Katie Duncan, Friant Water Authority
Are you Smarter than an Irrigator?
Interactive Quiz
12:00pm-1:30pm Legislative/Regulatory Roundtable Lunch
Andrew Morris, Irrigation Association
Michelle Paul, California Farm Water Coalition
Johnny Amaral, Friant Water Authority
1:30pm-4:30pm Afternoon Sessions and Panel Discussions Part 2
The “Why is this so Hard” Session
Manufacturers, Dealers and Growers explore challenges, breakdowns and
solutions across the irrigation supply chain.
5:30pm-7:00pm Cocktail and Hors D’oeuvres Reception
Schedule is subject to changes.
SPONSORSHIP
A variety of sponsor opportunities are available to showcase your company and support the CAIA. We can’t put on this event without you! Thank you in advance.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
Supporting Sponsor (unlimited) $500
Meeting Room—Wednesday $500 (SOLD OUT)
Member Meeting Breakfast $1000 (1SOLD OUT)
Tour Bus Charter $1000 (2 available)
Tour Lunch $500 (SOLD OUT)
Reception Cocktails—Wednesday $1500 (SOLD OUT)
Reception Hors d’oeuvres—Wednesday $1500 (2 available)
Meeting Room—Thursday $500 (SOLD OUT)
Thursday Breakfast $1000 (SOLD OUT)
Legislative Roundtable Lunch $1000 (SOLD OUT)
Technical Session Refreshments $500 (SOLD OUT)
Reception Cocktails—Thursday $1500 (SOLD OUT)
Reception Hors d’oeuvres—Thursday $1500 (2 available)
Sponsorships can be paid online (subject to 3% processing charge) or submitted with a check.
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE SPONSOR FORM HERE FOR CHECK PAYMENT
REGISTRATION
Online registration/credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM HERE FOR CHECK PAYMENTS
CAIA MEMBER REGISTRATION – $250 Full Registration, $80 Wednesday Tour
REGISTRATION FEES AVAILABLE ONLY TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR 2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES.
Registration includes Member Meeting and Breakfast, Wed/Thurs Cocktail and Hors D’oeuvres Receptions, Thursday
Breakfast, Thursday Technical Sessions and Legislative/Regulatory Roundtable Lunch.
Tour Tickets must be purchased separately.
NON MEMBER REGISTRATION – $350 Full Registration, $115 Wednesday Tour
Registration includes Member Meeting and Breakfast, Wed/Thurs Cocktail and Hors D’oeuvres Receptions, Thursday
Breakfast, Thursday Technical Sessions and Legislative/Regulatory Roundtable Lunch.
Tour Tickets must be purchased separately.