California Retail Policy & Law Conference 2026
September 27–29, 2026
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego

Where California retail risk becomes national strategy.

California is often where the next legal, regulatory, and enforcement challenges for retail take shape. The issues debated here rarely stay here—within months, they can shape compliance expectations, litigation strategy, and policy across the country.

Join retail leaders, in-house counsel, compliance executives, government affairs professionals, regulators, and outside counsel for three days of focused discussion on the legal and policy issues affecting retail now and in the years ahead. This is not a trade show—it is a working conference designed to help participants turn complex developments into practical strategy.

WHY ATTEND

The conference brings together the people responsible for understanding emerging risk early and translating it into action. Sessions will cover privacy and ad-tech, AI and smart pricing, climate disclosure, EPR, workforce and litigation trends, and the post-2026 national patchwork.

ATTENDEES WILL GAIN

• Practical guidance from policy, regulatory, and legal perspectives.
• Direct insight into California developments that often become national models.
• A forum for discussion with peers navigating similar operational and compliance challenges.
• CLE-eligible programming in California and select other jurisdictions.

FEATURED TOPICS

Conference sessions will address:

• California Invasion Privacy Act (CIPA), SB 690, privacy, and ad-tech enforcement.
• Artificial intelligence, algorithms, dynamic pricing, and retail media.
• California Air Resources Board, CA Department of Toxic Subtsances Control, climate disclosure, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.
• Extended Producer Responsibility, SB 54, packaging, textiles, and e-waste.
• Workforce, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), class actions, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues.
• National patchwork, copy-cat laws, and post-election enforcement risk.

Partnership opportunities are limited and category-exclusive.
Presenting positions are reserved for one retail brand and one law firm, with additional sponsorship levels and custom packages available.

To secure your sponsorship, please contact our team at events@calretailers.com.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Over three days, the program moves from California regulatory developments to litigation trends, workforce compliance, and national strategy. An optional Tuesday afternoon summit will focus on EPR and sustainability, including climate oversight, ESG claims, and packaging strategy.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This conference is designed for:

• General counsel and deputy general counsel.
• Chief compliance and risk officers.
• Privacy, AI, and data governance leaders.
• Government affairs and state policy teams.
• Employment, litigation, and labor counsel.
• Sustainability, EPR, and product compliance leaders.
• Outside counsel in privacy, AI, labor, environmental, and retail litigation.

VENUE

Set at the waterfront Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, the conference offers space for both formal sessions and the informal conversations where trust, insight, and partnerships are built. The property is seven miles from downtown San Diego and overlooks the Chula Vista Marina and the Pacific.

EVENT CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All ticket sales are final; however, we understand that plans can change. The following policy is in place to ensure fairness and allow for proper event planning:

• Cancellations on or before August 28, 2026 (30 days prior): Eligible for a full event registration refund, less any applicable processing fees.
• Cancellations between August 29 – September 10: Eligible for a 50% event registration refund.
• Cancellations after September 10, 2026: Non-refundable.

Tickets may be transferred to another guest at any time by notifying our team in writing no later than September 10, 2026.All ticket cancellation requests must be made in writing to the CRA team at events@calretailers.com. No cancellation requests will be granted via phone call or text.

Reserve your place at the conference where California retail risk becomes national strategy.
For questions and help with sponsorship and registration, contact events@calretailers.com.