Why You Should Attend [2020]

Be More Effective in Your Work

What challenges are your neighborhood, community, city or region currently facing? With multiple sessions in different tracks, you will be able to attend numerous sessions that will help you address your community’s most pressing challenges – no matter your discipline or background. Participants will leave the event feeling inspired and equipped to take their work to the next level, leveraging new connections and information gained to help safeguard the State of California.

Discover New Connections

In addition to the cutting-edge projects, research, strategies, tools, and resources showcased and discussed in the sessions, the opportunities to network are invaluable — so much so that for some attendees, this is the primary reason they attend the Forum. Join us at the 2020 California Adaptation Forum to connect with adaptation leaders and practicioners from around the state in a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

Learn about the Latest

Whether you’re curious about new legislation, new research and tools, or new developments in finance or insurance markets, we have you covered! By attending the Forum, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from community leaders, decision-makers, and technical experts on emerging trends and recent developments facing the adaptation field while learning about tangible approaches and strategies to put new knowledge to use.

Join the Movement

In order to effectively and equitably adapt to climate change impacts, we must break down silos and bridge divides to build resilience… together. The Forum gathers diverse participants who cross sector lines to share experiences, insights, and inspiration, as well as challenges and lessons learned. Attendees also explore how partnerships can provide the political will, technical expertise, and the most effective action plans necessary to overcome inertia and change business-as-usual.