Attendee Information

Hotel Information

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
74-855 Country Club Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Room reservations in the CSDA room block at the JW Marriott are available starting at the rate of $159 plus discounted $20 resort fee plus taxes and fees per room per night. The room reservation cut-off is July 22, 2026; however, space is limited and may sell out before this date.

One night’s non-refundable room and tax will be charged on 7/22/26 for rooms reserved in the CSDA room block.

Resort fee includes: Daily In-Room Enhanced Wireless Internet Access, Use of 24 Hour Spa Fitness Center Access, Instructor Led Fitness Class, Overnight Self-Parking, Use of The Greens – Mini 18 Hole Putting Course, Daily Golf Bag Storage, Daily Golf Clinic, One Hour Hard Court & Racquet Rental and All Tennis Center Lawn Games.

Please be cautious of unauthorized third-party agencies, known as “room pirates,” who might reach out to you offering discounted hotel accommodations. These unauthorized solicitors often misrepresent themselves as being associated with our event or hotel partners and may offer rooms that do not actually exist, leaving you without a valid reservation. Please book your room directly through the link that CSDA provides within 24 hours of registering. Also, avoid sharing your personal or payment information with unofficial agencies and report any suspicious contact to our team immediately.

If you are having any issues booking a hotel reservation through the link above, please email the dates you are trying to book to meganh@csda.net

Parking Information

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

Complimentary self-parking is included in the resort fee for those staying within the CSDA room block. Valet parking is available for $45 a day.

Not in the CSDA room block?
On-Site Parking: Daily $29

Pre-Conference Workshops: Monday, August 24

So You Want to be a General Manager?

$130 CSDA Member or Non-member

This is a practical career development workshop for senior executives and emerging leaders in special districts. This action-oriented workshop includes group and panel discussions on the journey, roles, and skillsets of a general manager; identifying general manager opportunities; developing positive relations with the board, staff, and peer agency executives; and leadership best practices.

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SDLA Module 1: Governance Foundations

$325 CSDA Member / $650 Non-member
Includes continental breakfast and lunch

As the core curriculum of CSDA’s Special District Leadership Academy, this workshop serves as the “foundation” for the series on effective governance of special districts. It is specifically designed for special district board members and meets the requirement for six hours of governance training for Special District Leadership Foundation programs.

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Three Required Trainings for Today’s Special Districts

$325 CSDA Member / $650 Non-Member
Price includes continental breakfast and lunch

Ethics AB 1234 Compliance Training
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors
SB 827 Fiscal & Financial Training

Today’s special district leaders are expected to govern ethically, foster respectful workplaces, and provide sound fiscal oversight. This six‑hour pre‑conference workshop offers a streamlined way to complete California’s required training for special district officials, including ethics (AB 1234), sexual harassment prevention for governing bodies (AB 1825/AB 1661), and finance and fiscal responsibilities under SB 827. Designed specifically for special districts, this session blends statutory compliance with practical guidance to support confident, effective governance.

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Pre-Conference Activities: Monday, August 24

To add any of these items to your existing registration, find your active registration here.

SDLF Scramble for Scholarships Golf Outing

Tee times start at 6:20 am

Desert Springs Golf Club
$125 includes golf with a cart and food and beverage voucher!

Pre-Conference Tour- Blazing Paddles: A Pre-Conference Tour with Desert Recreation District

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

$50 per person, includes transportation to/from the hotel and tour.

Chapter Leaders Meeting

3:30 – 5:00 pm

Join CSDA board members and local chapter leaders from across the state to share best practices and discuss issues and opportunities. The meeting will begin with networking and refreshments with CSDA Diamond and Platinum Business Affiliate Members, including information on how they can help support your chapter’s efforts!

Optional – No fee, but must be attending the conference to participate

First Rodeo Meet Up: Where New Faces Get the Lay of the Land

4:00 – 5:00 pm

Saddle up for a relaxed reception designed for new CSDA members, prospective CSDA members, and first‑time attendees. Join us before the conference officially kicks off to meet fellow attendees, connect with CSDA board and committee members, and pick up a few insider tips on navigating the conference. It’s an easy way to find your footing, make a few connections, and head into the conference feeling ready to ride.

Optional – no fee, but must be attending the conference to participate

Need Help?

Email: membership@csda.net or
Call: 916.442.7887.

Once registered for this conference, you will have access to check availability for the CSDA Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase room block.

*It could take one day to become available after registration.

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Highlighted Conference Activities

Wednesday, August 26
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Benefitting

Pull on your boots for Taste of the City – Boots & Bites, an evening of local flavors, great company, and Western-style fun. Enjoy line dancing lessons and live performances with the Ventucky Stompers and DJ Rick, and take part in a silent auction benefiting the Special District Leadership Foundation.

Reception is included with full conference registration.

Guest Policy

Guests must be pre-registered for access to meal functions and receptions. Guests cannot be from a special district or someone who does business with a special district.

Early Bird Prices - Full Conference (through July 22)

CSDA Member Guest - $460
Non-member Guest - $920

Regular Registration - Full Conference (after July 22)

CSDA Member Guest - $565
Non-member Guest - $1,130

Admission to President’s Reception, Mix & Mingle, and Taste of the City

CSDA Member Guest - $250
Non-Member Guest - $500

Taste of the City Receptions ONLY

CSDA Member Guest - $105
Non-member Guest - $210

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be in writing and received by CSDA no later than July 22, 2026. All cancellations received by this date will be refunded less a $100 processing fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 22, 2026. Substitutions to another attendee are possible but only for Annual Conference (not transferable to another conference) and must be done in writing no later than August 12, 2026. Please submit any cancellation notice or substitution request to meganh@csda.net or fax to 916-520-2465.

Photography and Video Release

Consent to Use Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, CSDA meeting and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to CSDA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.