# Executive Directors Conference & Board Retreat

- Dates: 18 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
- Location: The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach, United States
- Address: 2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA
- Organiser: National Association of Regional Councils
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Executive Directors Conference & Board Retreat is an essential event tailored for executive directors of regional organizations, including regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations.

## Who attends

The conference open to executive directors, one senior staff member from each organization, and elected officials to discuss topics including organizational structure, innovative best practices, and new developments in technology.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://narc.org/events-calendar-2/2026-executive-directors-conference/)
- [Registration](https://account.narc.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?eventid=54&evreg1=1&t=&testmtype=)
- [Agenda](https://narc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-ED-Conference-Draft-Program_7.22.26.pdf)

## Topics

- Banking & Finance

## Speakers

- John DiNunzio, Transportation Planner, SLOCOG

## Where to stay

- **Pacific inn**: 860 m from the venue
- **American Inn**: motel, 910 m from the venue, 135 5th Street
- **Seaview Inn**: motel, 980 m from the venue, 150 North 5th Street
- **Pacific Plaza Resort Hotel**: 1.4 km from the venue, 444 Pier Avenue, Oceano, 93445
- **Dune Surfer Inn**: 1.5 km from the venue, 1252 Pacific Boulevard, Oceano, 93445
  - [Hotel website](https://www.dunesurferinn.com)

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