Register for the Forum!
Collective Innovation:
Cultivating Collaboration for Equitable Climate Action
June 25-26, 2024 • Palm Springs, CA
Our 15th Annual Forum will be held in-person in Palm Springs, CA, on Tuesday, June 25th, and Wednesday, June 26th. Offered at no cost to local governments, you’ll have the opportunity to network with climate and energy practitioners from throughout the state, learn about innovative projects and funding opportunities, and hear from key state agencies and climate leaders. So join us, and take your climate work to the next level.
Our forum offers 3 plenary sessions, 16 breakout sessions, and several special events throughout the 2-day forum.
Registration Rates
Registration Type
Early Bird Registration Rate
Regular Registration Rate
Late Registration Rate
March 18th – April 28th
April 29th – June 16th
June 17th – June 25th
City or County
$0
$0
$0
Other Public Agency
Includes state and federal agencies, governmental councils and associations, Regional Climate Collaboratives, water authorities, conservation districts, ports, etc.
$100
$175
$225
Non-profits
Includes colleges, universities, think tanks, etc.
$250
$300
$350
Private Sector
$550
$650
$700
Note: Speakers receive a reduced registration rate. Speaker rates are shared with speakers upon confirmation of attendance.
Refunds
After June 10th, 2024 NO REFUNDS will be offered. Refund requests will be honored if received by the June 10th refund deadline. All refunds are subject to a $100 processing fee. Refunds will be issued via the original payment method used at time of registration. Please allow 3 business days for any refunds to be credited to the original credit card provided at the time of registration.
Substitutions
Should a participant need to cancel their registration after the June 10th refund deadline (for whatever reason), they may replace themselves by contacting Tiela Combs (tcombs@civicwell.org) who will provide additional instructions.
Scholarships
Free or discounted registration – as well as financial support for travel and accommodations – is available for people who would like to attend, but would also benefit from financial assistance. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Friday, June 7th.
Scholarships will be prioritized for people who identify as BIPOC and/or local governments and nonprofits that serve areas designated as low-income by AB 1550, “disadvantaged” by CalEnviroScreen, or “hard to reach” by the CPUC.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide scholarships to international attendees.
Scholarship Rounds
Deadline To Apply
Round 1
April 19th
Round 2
May 17th
Round 3
June 7th
The Location
Margaritaville Resort
1600 N Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, California 92262
You can book your stay at the Margaritaville Resort for a reduced rate until June 3rd, or until rooms are exhausted.
For those interested, we’ve created a roommate request form you’re welcome to fill out.
If you’re looking to provide or find a car to carpool to and from the form, you’re welcome to connect via this carpool form.
